Pygmalius DX-015, made in 1993 3/4 size violin Pygmalius, crafted by the Violino company based in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, boasts some of the highest quality in Japan. Since its inception in 1976, it has been highly regarded in Japan, Europe, and America for its excellent design, beautiful tone, and artistic finish, and has been supported by many musicians. This item is the top-of-the-line model "DX-015" of fractional instruments at the time. The fractional size lineup at the time consisted of: Standard grade ST series (ST-02, ST-03), High-grade S series (S-012), And the top-of-the-line DX series (DX-014, DX-015), which were handcrafted by craftsmen one by one. The DX-015 is the top model in the DX series. As far as I could find on the internet, the original price was "400,000 yen," but since this information is not confirmed, I cannot guarantee the original price. However, the DX series was produced for a short period and in small numbers, making it one of the highest quality fractional violins ever sold, and it is now a very rare instrument. The current fractional violin models are STANDARD at 143,000 yen and PROGRESSO at 253,000 yen, and there is no doubt that this instrument is of higher quality and value. It has a well-organized, elegant wood grain and a vibrant orange varnish with a modern Italian finish. It is carefully crafted down to the smallest details and boasts a very high level of perfection. The tone is bright and華やか (hanayaka - showy/gorgeous) while also having a core of warmth, resulting in high-quality sound. The rich resonance is impressive, and you wouldn't think it was a fractional size. This is a highly recommended instrument for those upgrading in size. The bow has the ARCHET à TOKIO stamp. The current model with the same stamp is PE TRAD-S / SA TRAD-S, priced at 308,000 yen. It is expensive because it comes with a rare, high-grade fractional bow that matches the rare, top-of-the-line instrument. Don't miss this opportunity.