Joe Cleary puts his heart into the art of lutherie, developing sophisticated skills and knowledge essential to making high-performance musical tools.  “My ultimate goal is to inspire musicians to new heights through sound and playability.”  Joe draws and applies inspiration from the classical Italian violin-making tradition to the study of modern lutherie. This violin has a powerful voice. Its earthy, open sound rewards good intonation with sustained ring tones, encouraging players in their musical endeavors.  The violin would be a beautiful companion for an advanced intermediate through serious amateur player.  It is particularly rewarding for traditional musicians playing a variety of genres.