GREGG T. ALF CONCERT VIOLIN
Certficate No. 9275
Certificate of Authenticity
Friday, July 11, 2025
We hereby certify that the violin described herein was crafted by Gregg T. Alf in 2025, bearing opus number GA256 and labeled as follows:
Gregg T. Alf
fecit 2025 Venetiae
GA256
DESCRIPTION
This violin is crafted on a personal Del Gesù model, featuring a one-piece back of strongly flamed European maple, cut slightly off the quarter. The curl is of regular to medium width and ascends toward the bass side. The scroll and ribs are made from identical wood. The two-piece top is of narrow-grained European spruce with irregular spacing, broadening toward the flanks. The instrument is finished with a red-brown varnish over a golden ground and is lightly antiqued.
MEASUREMENTS
Upper bout:
167mm
Middle bout:
112mm
Lower bout:
205mm
Body length:
355mm
All measurements listed above have been taken over the arching of the back.