Sam Billings is an emerging American maker known for his meticulous craftsmanship and refined tonal sensibility. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Billings trained in traditional Italian methods and has developed a personal style marked by clean workmanship, elegant arching, and a warm, luminous varnish. Billings’ violins are inspired by classical Cremonese models but display a distinctly modern balance and clarity of sound. This 2020 example features a finely flamed maple back, rich golden-amber varnish, and a resonant, responsive tone with character and projection.

• Year Made – 2020
• Labeled – Sam Billings Los Angeles 2020
• Length of Back – 354 mm
• Condition – Excellent