List of products by brand Old Wood

Old Wood 1700 – Traditional Varnishes for String Instruments

Old Wood 1700 is a Spanish brand internationally recognized for its dedication to natural varnishes, oils, resins, and pigments specially designed for classical violin making. Their formulations are based on extensive historical research and replicate the original materials used by the Cremonese masters of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Complete Finishing Systems for Luthiers

Old Wood’s products are made from high-grade natural ingredients such as amber, sandarac, Chios mastic, and plant-based colorants. Key product lines include:

• Ground Preparation – to properly seal and prepare the wood
• Color Extracts – hand-applied pigments for rich hues
• Oil Varnish – traditional oil-based varnish with historical accuracy
• Resins and Mediums – for customizing the finishing process

Available at Grandi Liutai

• Ground Preparation
• Oil Varnish
• Color Extracts

Browse the full selection in our varnish section.

Tradition Meets Innovation

Old Wood 1700 collaborates with museums and violin-making institutions to create products that are both historically faithful and technically reliable, bringing timeless beauty to modern instruments.

Learn more at: www.oldwood1700.com