Hopfgartner Gerda updates the traditional violin design

October 31st, 2009

The iconic ‘figure-of-eight’ design of the orchestral violin has evolved little over the last 500 years so step up Hopfgartner Gerda to design a new form for the instrument based on the designs of ships and yachts of the 1950s as well as Baroque underwear!

It’s called the “Gavari” Semi-acoustic violin and is product of a collaboration between designer Gerda and and a professional Viennese violin maker to guarantee the sound quality.

The Gavari has curves that seem familiar and the instrument is played in exactly the same way as a traditional violin.

Hopfgartner Gerda says:

The acoustic violin form in the baroque style exists for over 500 years. There has been very little change to it.
This design creates a new modern form, moving away from the baroque style.

Key aspects such as sound criteria, analogies, sledge, boat and corset as well as feminine curves of a woman gave rise to the design of the Gavari violin.

It was a challenge to create a new modern form for the 21th century, maybe they will change the classical music busines