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.