This Strad has been purchased in 1989 by the National Bank of Austria. Despite the node on the top it has been considered the best sounding violin of Antonio Stradivari and Prof. Rainer Küchl, first violinist of Vienna Philharmonic played on this outstanding Stradivari until he retired on 1st. September 2016. Since I have been in constant contact with Prof. Küchl I know this violin, its sound, and particularities very well. It would be a great pleasure for me to make a copy of this violin with node on the top. Please indicate if you want this specific model without node.