Stratton Skull Standard Electric Violin, Shipwreck White

To bring the compelling design of his popular Skull violin to a wider audience, maker Jeff Stratton has streamlined his production process to create the Standard model, eliminating the hand carving that made each previous Skull unique and simplifying the scroll design.

The result is a striking and attractive instrument at a much more affordable price. The death's-head shape and rich, focused tone from the Barbera Twin Hybrid transducer system retain most of the look and all of the sound quality of the original custom Stratton Skull violins. This particular Stratton Skull Standard is finished in a lighter version of Stratton's popular Shipwreck weathered finish.

In developing a production model of his Stratton Skull electric violin, Jeff made a conscious effort part to make the dynamic look and powerful sound of his instrument available to musicians on a budget. Simplifying the scroll design and eliminating the hand carving that made the shape of each skull unique resulted in reduced weight and a substantial decrease in the price of the violin.

Jeff Stratton's design aesthetic yields striking instruments that really speak to their players. Mimicking natural shapes and textures, his electric violins look bold and unusual but preserve all of the physical reference points of your acoustic violin. The result is a unique expression of Jeff's artistic vision that feels like your regular violin, if a little heavier. Stratton's Shipwreck distressed finish has been a hit with his customers, and this particular Skull Standard is finished in a brighter white, with lighter "weathering", which makes for a really beautiful look.

The in-your-face appearance of this four-string Stratton electric violin is more than just bravado; a Barbera Twin Hybrid bridge provides a rich, full tone, focused and strong. The Barbera works great with acoustic styles, but is uniquely well-suited for use with effects, performing exceptionally well in high-volume situations. This Stratton Skull electric violin would make an excellent addition to the arsenal of a touring player.

If you need an electric violin that strikes as bold a stance on-stage as you do, look no further.

Price includes a dart-shaped, plywood-shell case.

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