Matthew Hardie work in progress

Elegant, top quality violin. LOB: 363mm (long strad). Pinned front & back.

Blocks, linings pine. Top & bottom blocks replaced (original sribe line visible for original blocks?).

Small corner blocks with linings beautifully curved into the tiny blocks and let in with a blunt end.

Elegant, beautifully cut ff holes (pin pricks just visible lower eye?).

Back & ribs varnish in progress.

Neck/scroll do not belong.