An artistically powerful violin made in 2025 on an original design by Marinos Glitsos in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It has an instant response, soloistic projection with high harmonic content, as well as a malleable tone. Length of back is 354mm. 
About Marinos Glitsos: 
Marinos is a professionally trained luthier residing in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His father was a Greek immigrant and a master carpenter. His mother, while not a musician herself, encouraged her children to study classical music from a very young age. Marinos studied the cello for many years and went on to complete a degree in music performance. 
After earning his undergraduate degree, Marinos was fortunate to apprentice with internationally renowned lute maker Daniel Larson. It was here that he was first introduced to violin making and developed the foundation of his tool skills. After serving a two-year apprenticeship in Larson's shop, he was accepted to the prestigious Violin Making School of America, where he studied under award-winning violin maker Sanghoon Lee. 
Upon graduating from violin making school, he was invited to spend the next two years working alongside luthier John Waddle, where he worked directly with some of the finest examples of both historical and contemporary violins.
During this time Marinos was involved in the ongoing CT research done by radiologist Dr. Steve Sirr who pioneered the use of CT scanning in the study of fine violins.
Marinos was asked to join esteemed luthier and restorer Peter Bingen at the Paul A. Schmitt Violin Shop where he provided expert setup and tonal adjustments for more than five years. 
Marinos has since dedicated his energy solely to the construction of new violins, violas, and cellos which he creates in his Saint Paul workshop.