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Violin Family Bows now have their own page.
- 1/2 SIZE A.R. SEIDEL
8 photos - VGC, German, 1984, good student instrument, with shaped thermoplstic shaped case and Glasser bow, on consignment
110U-6087.....$265.00 buy - 1/4 SIZE SONG CHUNG
10 photos - VGC+ except needs work (is set up and plays but would benefit from having the fingerboard planed (reverse warp), better strings and set up, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, made in China, 2009, nicely flamed one piece back, amber varnish, with arrow shaped case and Chinese bow
110U-6143.....$125.00 buy - 1/8 EMILE DA PADOVA
10 photos - VGC, good Chinese student instrument, circa 2004, with shaped HSC and decent bow (SN:0940)
110U-6059.....$250.00 buy - 1/8 SIZE SHIRO SUZUKI
9 photos - G-VGC except needs work (center seam on back slightly open at end block, could use new strings, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, decent student instrument with case and Glasser bow that needs a rehair
110U-6041.....$80.00 buy - 13" A.R. SEIDEL VIOLA
10 photos - VGC except as good bit of finish wear-dings-scratches, 1988, made in West Germany, Strad model, good student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC, on consignment (SN:P2843)
110U-5981.....$225.00 buy - 3/4 ANTON SCHROETTER
8 photos - VGC, circa 1987, good German student instrument, with arrow shaped case and Glasser bow, on consignment (SN:15759)
110U-5802.....$265.00 buy - 3/4 E.R. PFRETZSCHNER
- VGC, circa 1972, Caspari pegs, good German student instrument, with oblong HSC - price reduced
110U-5825.....$225.00 buy - 3/4 E.R. PFRETZSCHNER
8 photos - VCG, decent German student instrument, solid but lots of dings and scratches, 1967, Caspari pegs, with shaped HSC
110U-6182.....$250.00 buy - 3/4 E.R. PFRETZSCHNER
10 photos - VGC except small piece of bass side of scroll broken off, good German student instrument, 1967, Caspari pegs, with Glasser bow and shaped HSC, on consignment
110U-5786.....$275.00 buy - 3/4 E.R. PFRETZSCHNER
10 photos - VGC, 1970, German, good student instrument, with shaped HSC
110U-6256.....$300.00 buy - 3/4 GLAESEL STRAD
10 photos - VGC except needs work (needs new a-string and new bridge, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, decent German student instrument, circa 2001, with shaped HSC
110U-6102.....$100.00 buy - 3/4 LEWIS & SON DANCLA
7 photos - VGC, good student instrument, with shaped HSC - price reduced (SN:2523 13)
110U-6018.....$225.00 buy - 3/4 SUZUKI (1975)
11 photos - VGC except needs work (one corner broken off on top, varnish dings, could use new set up and strings, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, decent Japanese student instrument, with thermoplastic HSC
110U-6227.....$85.00 buy - ALAIN MOINIER (1996)
9 photos - EC, very fine handmade instrument from the Aubert Lutherie shop in Mirecourt, France, Vuillaume Strad model, two piece back of strong narrow curl, shaded amber-orange varnish, ebony fittings with a boxwood chinrest, fine rich tone that is medium-bright but mellow, with oblong American Case Co. HSC that has a stretto humidifier installed - price reduced (SN:274)
110U-5892.....$2,600.00 buy - ALBERT DEBLAYE (1925)
10 photos - VGC, very fine French Guarneri model, serial number appears to be 2217 but is hard to read, one piece slab cut back of handsome medium-broad figure, shaded amber varnish, new rosewood fittings, has a fairly dark and very rich tone with good power, length of back is 357mm, with oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-5931.....$6,800.00 buy - ALBERT KLINTH (1949)
10 photos - G-VGC, made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, medium-flat arched model, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded orange varnish over a golden ground, varnish has a bit of crackle, strong fairly rich tone, with good shaped HSC, on consignment (SN:45)
110U-5737.....$1,025.00 buy - ALEJANDRO UTRERA (2007)
9 photos - EC, handmade in Xalapa, Mexico, a personal Stradivari model, two piece back of moderate curl ascending from the centerline, orangish varnish, previous owner replaced pegs and tailpiece with fancy carved ones, rich mellow tone with decent power, overall workmanship and sound very good but varnish job is a little lower in quality, with oblong HSC - price reduced
110U-5913.....$1,500.00 buy - ALFREDO LAURENTI LABEL
9 photos - EC, recent handmade Chinese Guarneri copy, two piece back of moderate medium curl, antiqued amber varnish, strong fairly rich responsive tone, with oblong ultralight case (one zipper pull missing) (SN:1927)
110U-6218.....$950.00 buy - ALVAREZ ELECTRIC
11 photos - VGC, good acoustic-electric model, gold sparkle finish, 1/4" jack on lower bass rib, volume know on top, fishman type bridge pickup, with oblong HSC (two of the compartment lids are there but detached), also with decent nickel mounted bow stamped JOSEF RICHTER that could use a rehair, on consignment (SN:0951)
110U-6173.....$400.00 buy - ALVAREZ ELECTRIC
10 photos - VGC, from the Knilling company, Strad model, body and scroll painted black, comes with a Fishman pickup (element fits inbetween arm and kidney in bridge) already hooked up th the 1/4" jack on the lower bass bout, plays very well and sounds good through an amp, volume knob on top lower treble side, with arrow shaped HSC, and nickel mounted Dorfler bow, on consignment (SN:3386)
110U-6197.....$550.00 buy - AMATI LABEL
10 photos - VGC, German, circa 1880-1900, Amati model with one piece slab cut back of handsome medium curl, red-orange varnish, newer ebony fittings except for original etched tailpiece, set up with Tonica strings and has a very clear soprano voice of decent quality, with nice oblong Mustang HSC, on consignment
110U-6119.....$950.00 buy - AMERICAN NO LABEL
10 photos - G-VGC, not labeled but appears to be decent American work circa 1940-1960's, two piece back of strong narrow curl, orange varnish, brightish but pleasant tone, set up with Dominant strings, with older shaped case, on consignment
110U-5852.....$675.00 buy - BERNHARD FRITZSCH
11 photos - VGC except for a good bit of varnish crazing, made in 1914 in Cincinnati, Oh., Fritzsch was born and trained in Germany before moving to the USA, very fine workmanship throughout, one piece back of strong curl, dark red varnish, rich tone that is quite focused, with oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-6261.....$3,800.00 buy - BERNHARD FRITZSCH
11 photos - G-VGC, made in Cincinnati in 1911 by Bernhard Fritzsch who was born and trained in Germany, one piece back of medium curl, shaded amber varnish, deep broad very rich tone, new ebony fittings, set up with Dominant strings, with oblong HSC, on consignment (SN:3130)
110U-6260.....$4,200.00 buy - BRIAN BISHOP (1997)
10 photos - VGC+, Brian's #44, Strad model, European top, back, sides and neck, two piece back of narrow horizontal curl, shaded amber-orange varnish, strong penetrating tone, fairly brilliant on the treble with good depth and richness on the bass end, ebony fittings with a Wittner tailpiece, with arrow shaped ultralight case, on consignment (SN:44)
110U-6175.....$3,500.00 buy - BRIAN BISHOP (2006)
10 photos - EC, Brian's #122, made in Michigan, model based on the King Joseph Guarneri Del Gesu of 1737, one piece back of moderate curl, European top, back, sides & neck, ebony fittings, red-orange oil varnish over a golden-yellow ground applied in an antiqued manner, big full rich tone, with HSC with Stretto humidifier and silk violin bag, on consignment (SN:#122)
110U-6164.....$5,500.00 buy - C.G. CONN WONDER VIOLIN
11 photos - G-VGC, made in Elkhart, In., circa 1915, #1170, Strad model, two piece back of strong medium-narrow curl, shaded red-orange oil varnish, rich full tone with good projection, with oblong American Case Co. HSC (SN:1170)
110U-6171.....$3,200.00 buy - C.J.B. COLLIN-MEZIN III
10 photos - VGC+, made in France, circa 1950, Maggini model, two piece back of strong narrow curl, shaded and lightly antiqued amber-orange varnish, 360mm body length, scroll has an extra turn, double purfling, medium-high arching with deep scooping around the edges, nice fairly mellow rich tone, has original makers certificate and bridge, with original shaped HSC, Price Reduced - price reduced (SN:NO.38)
110U-5577.....$3,200.00 buy - CALVERT SOLOIST
11 photos - EC, from the Viomaster studio of Hong Kong, very nice recent Chinese handmade instrument, two piece back of heavy flame, shaded amber varnish, matching rosewood fittings with parisian eyes, full strong soprano tone, with arrow shaped case, on consignment
110U-6200.....$950.00 buy - CARLO MICELLI LABEL
10 photos - G-VGC, very fine Markneukirchen Guarneri model, 1921, two piece back of medium curl, antiqued amber-orange varnish, intials DM carved on back button, center seam on back has been repaired and has cleats on the inside to reinforce, big full tone, top and back regraduated by Ed McCoppin, with old wood case suitable for shipping and nickel mounted bow that needs work, on consignment - price reduced
110U-6056.....$2,100.00 buy - COMPAGNON JTL
11 photos - VGC, French, from the JTL shop, circa 1880-1900, Strad model, lightly flamed one piece back, golden-yellow varnish, broad strong tone, with shaped HSC, on consignment
110U-6184.....$950.00 buy - DALE STEVENS (1985)
10 photos - G-VGC, this is a German Strad model violin that Mr. Stevens bought in the white, regraduated, added a new bass bar and then varnished with his own formulation, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded amber-orange varnish, several well repaired top cracks and a large (touched up) scratch on the lower bout bass rib from a shoulder rest, great deep rich tone, ebony fittings with a Wittner tailpiece, older oblong HSC, on consignment (SN:NO.433)
110U-6080.....$1,275.00 buy - DANIEL ROCHINO (2003)
7 photos - EC except for a few small dings and scratches, very nice handmade Chinese instrument distributed by West Coast Strings, one piece back of strong horizontal curl, amber varnish, strong tone with a nice bite to it so it should project very well, Strad model, with oblong HSC
110U-6244.....$1,200.00 buy - E.H. ROTH (1926)
12 photos - G-VGC, very fine copy of 1722 Strad, two piece back of nicely flamed maple, lightly antiqued red varnish (a bit of crackle and pin holes on the back and a couple of areas of retouch on the ribs where the case fabric messed up the varnish), repaired crack on top under tailpiece, makers brand to the inside of back, we did a little bit of regraduation to the back so the original color remains on the inside around the brand and label, great full rich tone, with shaped case suitable for shipping (SN:2097)
110U-6213.....$6,000.00 buy - EDOUARD SCHMIDT (1918)
11 photos - G-VGC, made by Edouard Schmidt of Kalamazoo, Mi. for the Fischer Music Shop, this is Schmidt's Amati model, nicely flamed one piece back, red-brown varnish, Knilling Perfection pegs, has a silvery somewhat sweet tone but not a huge sound, fingerboard has been narrowed at bridge end (about 38mm wide instead of the usual 42-43mm), but is normal at the nut end, with older decent oblong HSC (some wear) (SN:379)
110U-6240.....$2,800.00 buy - EDOUARD SCHMIDT (1935)
8 photos - G-VGC, made in Kalamazoo, Mi., Amati model, one piece slab cut back of medium curl, shaded red-orange varnish that has a little crazing, treble side saddle crack was already repaired and is solid but not reinforced inside, has a very fine rich tone with good depth on the bass end, very fine overall work, Price Reduced (SN:1935)
110U-5656.....$1,500.00 buy - EDWARD SAGE BROWN
9 photos - G-VGC, handmade in Idaho Falls, Id. by luthier Ed Brown who won numerous awards in the Arizona violin making competitions, two piece back of narrow curl, amber-orange varnish, at some point the scroll/peg box was broken off and reglued, it been solid for some time but may need attention in the future and has been priced accordingly, slightly low neck angle, tone is fairly rich but a little tubby sounding, sounds good for fiddling or cross-tuned, with older shaped case, on consignment (SN:SDF 0113)
110U-6154.....$575.00 buy - ENGELHARDT M-1 3/4 UPRIGHT BASS (1987)
9 photos - VGC+ except needs work (replace poorly fitting bridge, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), vintage natural finish, black painted purfling lines, all laminated, spruce top, maple back, sides and neck (neck heel was broken and repaired), some flame on back, rosewood fingerboard and tailpiece, geared tuners, label reads "Made in U.S.A.", ~1-3/8" nut, 42" scale, with bow and tan Knilling gigbag (SN:39212)
110U-6155.....$985.00 buy - EPIPHONE BV STUDIO 3/4 BASS (1961/62)
11 photos - VGC except needs work (glue open seams, attach name-plate to hardwood tailpiece, replace warped bridge, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), aged natural finish with painted top and back purfling lines, laminated construction, spruce top has collapsed in the area of the treble side f-hole, bass bar is still attached, maple back and sides, ebony(?) fingerboard, built for Gibson after their acquisition of Epiphone, with old canvas gigbag (no padding) (SN:703?)
110U-6246.....$750.00 buy - F. GOBETTI LABEL
10 photos - G-VGC, appears to be a German white violin circa 1930's that someone did a decent job of varnishing with a spirit type varnish, Strad model, two piece back of handsome medium curl, shaded orange varnish, fairly strong powerful tone with decent quality of sound as well, with older shaped case
110U-6006.....$1,100.00 buy - FRANCIS SIMONIN (1926)
16 photos - VCG+, terrific Guarneri copy from French maker Francois/Francis Simonin who emigrated to the U.S. and lived in Cleveland, Oh. when this violin was made, one piece slab cut domestic maple back of strong medium-narrow curl, antiqued amber-brown varnish, Brazilian rosewood pegs, other fittings are of ebony, tailpiece has a golden shield with the previous owners initials on it, very focused strong tone, has a Guarneri replica label along with the makers label and brand, has original certificate to the previous owner from Lyon & Healy dated June 7, 1928, with old shaped HSC, on consignment
110U-6146.....$12,000.00 buy - FRANZ HOFFMANN CELLO
9 photos - VGC except needs work (small crunches on lower bass side rib and lower treble rib/corner, Glaesel adjustable feet bridge, pegs work but could use some peg dope, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, 4/4 SC2 student cello, originally sold by Shar, probably made in Korea, circa 1993, solid top and back, set up and plays reasonably well, with nylon bag
110U-6083.....$600.00 buy - FRANZ SANDNER 48K
9 photos - VGC, German, circa 1993, Strad model, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded orange varnish, brightish tone with decent quality, with shaped thermoplastic HSC - price reduced (SN:067444)
110U-5278.....$800.00 buy - FRANZ WERNER 904
10 photos - EC, model 904, Strad copy, made in Germany circa 1994, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded red-orange varnish, ebony fittings, brightish fairly powerful and projective tone, with crescent shaped HSC (SN:1184)
110U-6189.....$1,250.00 buy - FRENCH (1860-70's)
9 photos - G-VGC, no label French Strad model from around the time of the Civil War, two piece back of medium curl, amber varnish that has a fair bit of crazing, fine workmanship throughout, has a dark rich mellow voice, with old shaped case suitable for shipping, on consignment
110U-6193.....$2,800.00 buy - G.A. FICKER (1966)
10 photos - G-VGC, model 220, Strad model, two piece back of medium curl ascending from the centerline, shaded red varnish, strong powerful tone, makers brand inside back, with oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-6047.....$1,200.00 buy - GEMUNDER ART VIOLIN
11 photos - G-VGC, from the shop of August Gemunder, New York, 1910, one piece slab back of strong medium curl, antiqued orange-red varnish, several freshly repaired top cracks including a sound post patch, rich dark tone with lots of depth on the g-string, with original bill of sale dated 1929 and most likely original shaped HSC (missing handle), Price Reduced (SN:1910)
110U-4936.....$2,300.00 buy - GERMAN STRAD COPY
8 photos - G-VGC, circa 1900-20's, very nice Dresden (like Reichert) Strad model, two piece back of handsome medium curl, golden-amber varnish, several repaired top cracks, set up with Dominant strings, nice rich medium-bright tone, with arrow shaped foam HSC - price reduced
110U-5960.....$525.00 buy - GERMAN STRAD COPY
10 photos - G-VGC, circa 1920-30's, probably made in Dresden, two piece back of medium curl, orange varnish with some chipping and wear, set up with a Wittner tailpiece and Dominant strings, has a fairly full rich tone with nice depth on the bass end, with old chipboard case, on consignment - price reduced
110U-5878.....$675.00 buy - GIANNA TENNESSEE (2006)
11 photos - EC, recent Chinese handmade violin, labeled as Lightnin', two piece back of medium curl, varnished an amber-brown in the Gianna shop with a lightly antiqed look, Wittner tailpiece, Perfection pegs, nice even balanced tone of decent quality, with arrow shaped HSC, on consignment
110U-6198.....$850.00 buy - GLEN ROBERT STEVENS
12 photos - G-VGC, handmade in Chicago, 1985, Guarneri pattern body, two piece back of flamed maple, red varnish with some crazing, scroll appears to be a bust of Jesus, sides have floral designs and drawing of Eve giving an apple to Adam, carving of an angel and a rose on the back, nice fairly deep tone with a great g-string and plays very easily, button graft to back by Ed McCoppin, with American Case Co. Oblong HSC (zippers missing pull tabs), on consignment
110U-6253.....$2,850.00 buy - GRANT DUTCHER (1922)
10 photos - G-VGC, made in Akron, Michigan, #143, individual model, two piece back of flamed maple, dark brown varnish, has a great deep fiddle type tone, with old beater shaped case, on consignment (SN:143)
110U-6210.....$1,600.00 buy - GRANT DUTCHER (1926)
10 photos - G-VGC, made in Akron, Michigan, individual Guarneri type model, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded red varnish, nice rich well balanced tone, with older shaped case, on consignment
110U-6211.....$1,600.00 buy - HOPF
9 photos - G-VGC except needs work (several poorly repaired cracks on top including sound post crack with no sound post patch, slightly low neck angle, fingerboard thin at nut end, through neck construction, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, German, circa 1860-90, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded dark brown varnish, is set up and plays ok, has a deep fiddle type tone
110U-6241.....$175.00 buy - JACKSON®-GULDAN
8 photos - VGC, made in Columbus, Ohio, Strad model, two piece backi of strong medium width curl, shaded red varnish, nice even tone, on consignment - price reduced
110U-5650.....$450.00 buy - JOHN JUZEK
9 photos - G-VGC, made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1930's, higher arched model, one piece back of strong curl, antiqued amber-orange varnish, repaired saddle cracks and center seam under tailpiece, even balanced tone of good quality, with oblong American Case Co. HSC
110U-6138.....$950.00 buy - JUZEK
9 photos - G-VGC, Juzek shop, probably 1930's, higher arched model, nicely flamed one piece back, shaded dark red varnish over a golden ground, nice even balanced tone with decent quality/depth, very clean with two small repaired wing cracks on the top, with shaped HSC
110U-6136.....$1,200.00 buy - KEITH HILL VIOLA D'AMORE #72 (1984)
15 photos - EC, modern take on a wild 16th-17th century instrument, body is 18" long, spruce top, "flaming sword" f-holes, figured maple back and sides, maple neck, bound ebony playing surface with wood inlay, bound ebony tailpiece with wood inlay, 7 (seven) solo (or chording) strings, 13 (count 'em, thirteen) drone strings, angelic head and wings decorate the top of headstock, solo strings are tuned A-D-A-D-F#-A-D (low to high), hand built in Michigan, 1-3/4" nut, 16-5/8" scale, with poster, on consignment (SN:O FUS 72)
110U-5231.....$5,500.00 buy - L. LUDWIG
10 photos - G-VGC, German, circa 1910-20's, Concert Strad model, two piece back of strong medium-narrow curl, shaded red varnish, top was off for repairs so we put in a new bass bar and regraduated it, now it has a rich full tone and plays quite nicely, with oblong ultralight HSC, on consignment (SN:F6951)
110U-6156.....$1,250.00 buy - LIU XI (2010)
10 photos - EC, nice recent handmade Chinese Guarneri model, two piece back of strong narrow curl, shaded amber-orange spirit varnish, strong even tone, not too bright or dark, with oblong HSC and inexpensive bow that works, on consignment
110U-6111.....$550.00 buy - MA ZHIBIN WORKSHOP
11 photos - VGC+, handmade in China, 2007, Strad model, two piece back of strong medium-width curl, shaded & distessed dark amber varnish, great fairly full tone for this price range, with arrow shaped feather weight case, on consignment
110U-6237.....$575.00 buy - MAGGINI LABEL
9 photos - G-VGC except needs work (basic issue is that the neck angle is a bit low (18mm- is the fingerboard height off the top), a couple of open seams, top may be overvarnished, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, German, circa 1920-30's, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded orange varnish, set up and plays fairly well with a decent tone for the money
110U-6242.....$225.00 buy - MELODY TUNES (2003)
11 photos - VGC, handmade in China, Strad model, nicely flamed one piece back, shaded red-brown varnish, nice even tone of decent quality, with oblong ultra light HSC (bow clip spinners broken off and zipper pulls off on outer music pouch)
110U-6202.....$625.00 buy - MONARCH ARTIST GRADE
10 photos - G-VGC, nice German work, circa 1927, two piece back of handsome medium curl, shaded and lightly antiqued orange-red varnish, rich deep tone, with oblong HSC - price reduced (SN:NO.42)
110U-6060.....$1,100.00 buy - NED STEINBERGER NS CR4
8 photos - EC, innovative 4-string electric violin featuring solid maple body, neck and flamed maple face, removable treble side bout for referencing higher positions, polar bridge mounted piezo pickup system, adjustable bridge heights, removable shoulder rest, with oblong OHSC, on consignment (SN:Q8I 4988)
110U-6176.....$1,600.00 buy - NICHOLAS MUSHKIN (1979)
10 photos - G-VGC, made in Las Vegas, Guarneri model, two piece back ascending from the centerline, orange varnish, back has bark like inclusion in upper bout, decent tone with nice depth on the G-string, with beater shaped HSC, on consignment
110U-6238.....$575.00 buy - NICOLAS NICOLOFF LABEL
11 photos - VGC+, labeled as from Sophia, Bulgaria, 2003, but appears to be a Gliga that was perhaps bought in the white and then varnished, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded red-orange varnish, strong full tone, with arrow shaped case, on consignment
110U-6187.....$925.00 buy - NICOLAUS AMATUS LABEL
10 photos - EC except for a bit of varnish crazing, recent handmade Chinese Amati model, one piece back of strong medium curl, antiqued red-brown varnish, boxwood like fittings, nice even tone, with oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-6129.....$575.00 buy - NIPPON FINGERGUIDE
10 photos - G-VGC, pre-WWII Japanese, Strad model, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded red-brown varnish, fingerboard has tiny holes indicating finger positions and is stamped "FINNEY FINGER GUIDE PAT. AUG.16.10", even medium tone, with beater case, Price Reduced
110U-5396.....$600.00 buy - NIPPON STRAD LABEL
10 photos - VGC, pre-WWII Japanese Strad model, mostly plain two piece back, amber-brown varnish, nice even lively tone for this price range, with old case suitable for shipping
110U-6058.....$550.00 buy - NO LABEL AMERICAN
10 photos - G-VGC, Guarneri like model, probably American and pre-WWII, one piece slab cut back of irregular curl, brown varnish, new ebony fittings, set up with Obligato strings, sweetish tone that is not overly loud, has insurance appraisal from Psarianos Violins stating the value to be $2,000.00, with nice oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-6181.....$975.00 buy - NO LABEL CHINESE STRAD
12 photos - VGC+, recent handmade Strad model, two piece back of strong curl, antiqued amber-red varnish, parisian eye pegs, tailpiece has floral pearl inlay, ebony fittings, full fairly rich tone for this price range, with arrow shaped case (missing one bow spinner), on consignment
110U-6203.....$750.00 buy - NO LABEL GERMAN
10 photos - G-VGC except needs work (low neck angle, neck crooked, non-ebony fingerboard, could use new pegs, bridge high, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, German or Czech, circa 1900-20's, Strad model, plain one piece back, shaded amber-orange varnish, is set up and plays but could be lots better, with old shaped case
110U-6097.....$125.00 buy - NO LABEL MODERN GERMAN
10 photos - G-VGC, possibly from the Meisel shop, circa 1950-60's, Strad model, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded orange-red varnish, a couple of repaired top cracks, violin has been regraduated so it has a big open fairly full tone, with oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-6201.....$550.00 buy - NO LABEL RECENT GERMAN
9 photos - G-VGC except needs work (has a soundpost crack on the top which we glued from the outside but did not do a soundpost patch on do to cost considerations, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, set up and plays well, probably German and made in the past 10-15 years, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded dark amber varnish, decent even tone for this price, with shaped HSC
110U-6178.....$300.00 buy - O.E. FISCHER (1996)
9 photos - VGC, German, Strad model OF-700, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded amber-orange varnish, strong tone with decent resonance, with oblong HSC - price reduced (SN:A3301)
110U-5563.....$750.00 buy - OTTO GLAESEL (1992)
9 photos - VGC+, 1700 Strad model V133E, nicely flamed two piece back, orange varnish, medium-bright tone with decent quality, with oblong HSC - price reduced
110U-5299.....$700.00 buy - OTTOMAR HAUSMANN LABEL
9 photos - VGC, German, circa 1960-70's, Strad model, may be by Hausmann but label appears to be a copy and does not have Hausmann's brand inside or on the back under the button, either way a nice Mittenwald violin, two piece back of medium curl, shaded orangish varnish, full strong tone of good depth, nice workmanship throughout, with shaped thermoplastic HSC
110U-6040.....$1,350.00 buy - P.C. POULSEN
10 photos - G-VGC, very fine American made Guarneri copy, probably circa 1920-30's, one piece back of strong curl, shaded dark amber varnish, several repaired top cracks, ebony heel cap on back button, rosewood pegs (probably Brazilian rosewood), has two labels and one says #362, the other says #236, dark mellow tone, with old shaped HSC (SN:362)
110U-6179.....$2,400.00 buy - R.C. BALLENTINE (1930)
10 photos - G-VGC, very nice handmade Strad model, made in Woodland, Michigan, two piece back of flamed maple, amber-orange varnish, strong rich tone with great depth, with old case suitable for shipping - price reduced
110U-5785.....$1,500.00 buy - REN WEI SHI (2010)
10 photos - EC, Artist model, made in China for the String Center, Strad model, two piece back of strong narrow curl, shaded amber varnish that looks like it wasn't quite finished being rubbed out so it is a little matte looking, has a very nice rich full tone for this price range, with old shaped case, on consignment
110U-6137.....$575.00 buy - SAMUEL SHEN SV 100
10 photos - VGC+, very nice handmade Chinese student violin, circa 2006, two piece plain back, lightly shaded amber varnish, great sound for this price range, with good oblong HSC
110U-6180.....$450.00 buy - SAMUEL SHEN SV-800
11 photos - VGC, handmade in China, circa 2006, two piece back of handsome medium curl, shaded amber varnish, ebony fittings, has a very nice rich even tone for this price range, with arrow shaped ultra light case, on consignment (SN:2006-1-19)
110U-6214.....$900.00 buy - STRAD LABEL
9 photos - G-VGC except needs work (two inch open saddle crack on top, poor quality mechanical tuners then tend to slip a bit, non-ebony fingerboard that could use splaning, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, German, circa 1890-1900, set up and plays but could be better, with old beater case that does not have hinges
110U-6195.....$200.00 buy - STRAD LABEL PAGANINI
10 photos - G-VGC but needs work (little bit low neck angle, poor repair to back center seam at end block, could use new end pin, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, German, late 19th century, is set up and plays ok, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded red varnish, with shaped thermoplastic HSC
110U-6065.....$250.00 buy - STRINGWORKS SOLOIST II
10 photos - EC, made in Romania, 2008, very nice handmade somewhat individual Strad-like model, nicely flamed two piece back, dark red-brown varnish, full strong tone with good depth on the low end, with a nice silver mounted bow stamped CHARLES ALLARD, and a good oblong HSC (one of the four bow spinners is off but is in the case pocket), on consignment (SN:138)
110U-6148.....$1,350.00 buy - VESKO APOSTOLOV (2001)
9 photos - VGC+, Shophia Grande model, hand made in Bulgaria, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded red varnish, ebony fittings with a Wittner tailpiece, very even rich tone, with oblong HSC, on consignment (SN:274)
110U-5986.....$2,250.00 buy - VICTOR CARNY
9 photos - G-VGC, French, circa 1850-80, Strad model, two piece back of irregular handsome curl, back has applique in upper bout showing a pillar, shield, weapons and floral motif, brownish varnish, flat arching, strong medium-bright tone, very nice fiddle in overall good condition, on consignment
110U-5291.....$1,800.00 buy - YAMAHA VA5 VIOLA
10 photos - VGC except needs work ( a couple of open seams, fingerboard has slight reverse warp, a better set up would improve it as well, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, 15 1/2" model, made in China, 2008, two piece back of moderate curl, amber-orange varnish, decent sound for this price, is set up and plays ok the way it is, with arrow shaped case
110U-6224.....$225.00 buy
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