Hiroshi Iizuka violin, Philadelphia, 1991 | Metzler Violinsbold, powerful, supple About the Instrument This violin has a powerful and resonant sound that has a brilliant clarity. The golden varnish is beautifully antiqued. The instruments two piece fiddleback has narrow flaming from the center joint, with flames moving up the scroll. [further details forthcoming] About the Maker Hiroshi Iizuka (1945 ), was born in Maebashi, Japan. In his early twenties, Iizuka attempted to make guitars, before focusing on