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Violin Family Instruments

1/2 ANTON SCHROETTER 9 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, circa 1960's, with oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-5260 $265.00

1/2 SIZE EASTMAN VL100 6 Photos
EC, good Chinese student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment
110U-5226 $285.00

1/2 SIZE PFRETZSCHNER
VGC, circa 1986, good German student instrument, with HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment (SN:A 14834)
110U-4643 $265.00

1/8 SIZE C. MEISEL 5 Photos
VGC, good student instrument, with shaped HSC and bow
110U-4966 on hold...$265.00

13" PFRETZSCHNER VIOLA 10 Photos
G-VGC, decent German student instrument, one broken corner on the top, with older oblong HSC (SN:1969)
110U-4785 $215.00

14" KNILLING VIOLA 7 Photos
VGC, made in Romania, Bucharest model, decent student viola, with shaped thermoplastic HSC (SN:7494)
110U-5079 $275.00

14" SIEDEL VIOLA (1988) 6 Photos
G-VGC, good German student instrument, has Caspari pegs, with shaped thermoplastic HSC (SN:P2178)
110U-5197 $265.00

19TH CENTURY GERMAN 8 Photos
G-VGC, circa 1860-90, German or Bohemian, one piece back of very strong narrow curl, orange-brown varnish, medium-flat arching, pearl inlaid pegs, very nice rich tone with good depth, older style "through" neck (neck and top block are all one piece), on consignment
110U-5292 $1,100.00

3/4 A.R. SEIDEL (1983) 7 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC
110U-5310 $230.00

3/4 CARINA 6 Photos
G-VGC except needs work (needs a-peg hole bushed and peg refit, needs all new set up, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, newer Chinese, plain two piece back, shaded varnish, with case
110U-5101 $50.00

3/4 CARL MEISEL 7 Photos
VGC except finish is fairly dinged up, good German student instrument, with beater shaped case
110U-5081 $225.00

3/4 CZECH STRAD COPY 6 Photos
G-VGC, good student instrument, two piece back of flamed maple, golden-amber varnish, decent tone, with old beater case
110U-5064 $225.00

3/4 E.R. PFRETZSCHNER
VGC, made in Germany, circa 1965, good student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC, price reduced
110U-4469 $175.00

3/4 E.R. PFRETZSCHNER 4 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC, on consignment
110U-4736 $265.00

3/4 E.R. PFRETZSCHNER 6 Photos
VGC, circa 1977, good German student instrument, nicely flamed one piece back, with shaped HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment (SN:31917)
110U-5141 $265.00

3/4 E.R. PFRETZSCHNER 8 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, circa 1962, with shaped thermoplastic HSC and decent nickel mounted bow, on consignment (SN:62-7180)
110U-5143 $265.00

3/4 F.O. KAISER (1963) 8 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, with Glasser bow and shaped thermoplastic HSC, on consignment
110U-5258 $265.00

3/4 GIESSEL (2005)
VGC+, decent student instrument, probably Chinese, with shaped HSC (SN:7156)
110U-5145 $200.00

3/4 H. SEIGLER 7 Photos
VGC+, handmade in China, nicely flamed two piece back, amber-orange varnish, with oblong HSC
110U-5164 $225.00

3/4 H. SEIGLER 7 Photos
EC, handmade Chinese, two piece back of flamed maple, amber-orange varnish, with oblong HSC
110U-5165 $230.00

3/4 JOSEPH LORENZ 7 Photos
VGC, good Czech student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment
110U-5168 $225.00

3/4 JTL MEDIO FINO 8 Photos
G-VGC except needs work (treble ribs loose from blocks, needs new nut and set up, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, French, circa 1910-20's, Strad model, plain two piece back, red varnish, scratched on purfling, will be a good student instrument
110U-5269 $90.00

3/4 KARL KNILLING 9 Photos
VGC+, German, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded red-orange varnish, with shaped thermoplastic HSC
110U-4952 $285.00

3/4 KNILLING 9 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, with case
110U-4848 $240.00

3/4 KNILLING 8 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, circa 1990's, geared pegs, with Glasser bow and shaped thermoplastic HSC, on consignment
110U-5259 $265.00

3/4 LEWIS & SON 6 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment (SN:126)
110U-5170 $225.00

3/4 LEWIS & SON 7 Photos
VGC, German student instrument, Ton Klar/Kayser model, Caspari pegs, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded red-orange varnish, with shaped fiberglass case
110U-5254 $285.00

3/4 LEWIS & SON DANCLA 7 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument with shaped thermoplastic HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment (SN:2523 13)
110U-5169 $225.00

3/4 NO LABEL STAINER 7 Photos
G-VGC except needs work (open seams, some purfling missing on back by button, ribs and block all unglued at endpin, needs new set up, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, German, circa 1920-30's, one piece back with faux figure, shaded red-orange varnish, with beater case
110U-5107 $35.00

3/4 SIZE DANCLA 8 Photos
VGC, German, from the firm of Lewis & Son, lightly flamed two piece back, shaded orange varnish, with arrow shaped HSC, on consignment (SN:15123)
110U-4964 $250.00

3/4 STRAD LABEL 9 Photos
G-VGC, German, probably from Markneukirchen, circa 1930's, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded amber varnish, better than usual 3/4 sound, some varnish missing where neck has been reglued, with beater case, on consignment
110U-5177 $300.00

A. SCHROETTER (1984) 8 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC
110U-5175 $365.00

A.R. SEIDEL (1986)
VGC, good German student violin, with octagonal nickel mounted Chinese bow that has a bone frog with parisian eye, with good oblong HSC, on consignment - price reduced (SN:1986)
110U-4689 $350.00

A.R. SEIDEL (1989) 6 Photos
VGC, decent German student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC (SN:1989)
110U-5020 $350.00

A.R. SEIDEL 16" VIOLA 6 Photos
VGC, German, circa 1993, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded orange varnish, good student instrument, with oblong HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment
110U-5210 $425.00

ACETO 5 STRING VIOLECT 8 Photos
VGC+ except for repaired crack on top at volume knob, hollow body but no f-holes, spruce top, two piece highly flamed maple back, low C-string, handmade from the shop of Eric Aceto, sounds and plays great or can be used as a quiet or silent violin for late night practice, 1/4" jack, with oblong HSC
110U-5074 $1,600.00

AMERICAN GUARNERI MODEL 9 Photos
G-VGC, circa 1920-50's, two piece back of medium curl, golden yellow varnish, fairly loud tone with decent quality, good overall workmanship, with old case, on consignment
110U-5312 $1,100.00

AMERICAN NO LABEL 10 Photos
VGC, handmade somewhat individual model, probably American made, good overall workmanship, nicely flamed two piece back, orange-brown varnish, 13 15/16" body length, nice fairly rich full tone, with light oblong HSC
110U-5309 $925.00

ANTHONY WRONA (1950) 10 Photos
G-VGC, nice handmade American violin, made in Buffalo, N.Y., Strad model, two piece back of medium curl, shaded yellow-brown varnish, tone is a bit nasal but very strong, with oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-5304 $975.00

ANTON SCHUSTER 3/4 BASS 11 Photos
VGC+ except unsightly heel repair, sunburst finish, laminated construction, maple neck, stained pearwood fingerboard, built in Germany, newer tuners, adjustable bridge and endpin, sold AS-IS (needs extreamly high action addressed, heel reinforced, general clean up, set up, etc), 1-1/2" nut, 39-3/4" scale
110U-4650 $800.00

ARTUR TELLER 1977 9 Photos
VGC+, German, model 480 Strad copy, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded red-orange varnish, brilliant fairly rich tone, with case, price reduced (SN:1977)
110U-4004 $700.00

ARTUR TELLER VIOLA 9 Photos
VGC, 16 1/2" Strad model, circa 1974, model 565, made for Peter Prier Music Co., heavily flamed two piece back, shaded amber-orange varnish, ebony heel cap, strong fairly full tone, with oblong HSC, on consignment - price reduced (SN:565/I)
110U-4658 $1,100.00

BARCUS BERRY BBVN1 8 Photos
VGC, good Barcus electric model, violin appears to be Chinese made, pickup built into bridge, volume knob on top, takes 1/4" plug, sounds good plugged in or acoustically, with arrow shaped case
110U-5236 $475.00

CALVERT ACADEMY VIOLIN 8 Photos
VGC+ except for some varnish chipping, handmade Chinese work, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded amber varnish, strong focused tone, with arrow style HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment
110U-5256 $450.00

CARLO POLLASTRI LABEL 9 Photos
VGC+ except a little varnish printing on the top, two piece back of medium curl, orangish varnish, nice even bright but not harsh tone, looks to be nice handmade Chinese work, with case, price reduced
110U-4672 $475.00

CUNAULT LABEL 8 Photos
EC, very fine newer Chinese work, Guarneri model, two piece back of handsome curl ascending from centerline, shaded/antiqued red varnish over a golden ground, body length 13 15/16ths, strong fairly rich medium bright tone, with nicer oblong HSC that has built in humidifier and hygrometer, come with appraisal from Shar Music stating replacement value to be $3,000.00
110U-5042 $1,575.00

DALLA COSTA LABEL 9 Photos
G-VGC, labeled Pietro Antonius Dalla Cost and Made in France, from the JTL shop, flat arched Strad type model, faux scratched in purfling, yellow-brown varnish, new ebony pegs, Wittner type tailpiece, decent fairly strong tone, set up with Helicore strings, with shaped case, on consignment
110U-5297 $575.00

DOMINIK ZUCHOWICZ "LYRA VIOL" (2004) 15 Photos
EC, gorgeous reproduction of a 17th century lyra viol (viola da gamba with sympathetic strings) by Henry Jaye, 7 regular strings and 7 sympathetic strings (sympathetic strings may be removed so this could be played like a viola da gamba), flat curly maple back with delicate purfling designs, flamed maple sides and neck, carved spruce top with double purflings and decorative prufling designs on lower bout, interesting decorative soundholes in the usual positions plus oval-shaped soundhole (with decorative insert) underneath the end of the fingerboard, ebony fingerboard with tie-on gut frets (like a lute) and with decorative shape over body, laminated (ebony over maple) tailpiece with matching (to the fingerboard) decorative end, sympathetic strings attach the endblock side of body, 14 carved rosewood friction pegs on pegbox, carved and painted head in place of a standard scroll, handcrafted in Canada by this noted maker, with Kingham MTM custom HSC, ~55-1/2" total length, ~27-1/4" scale length, ~15" lower bout, ~5-1/4" body depth, missing a couple of strings and frets need to be placed correctly, on consignment (SN:10-1-04)
110U-5098 $7,500.00

E.H. ROTH 17" VIOLA (c.1966) 8 Photos
G-VGC, copy of 1724 Strad, makers brand on inside of back, handsomely flamed two piece back, ebony heel cap, caspari pegs, lightly shaded amber varnish, lovely full rich tone, with shaped OHSC, on consignment (SN:1724)
110U-3816 $2,100.00

ERICH SANDNER (1964) 9 Photos
VGC, good German Strad model, nicely flamed two piece back, lightly shaded red-orange varnish, matching parisian eye fittings, bright fairly rich tone, with oblong HSC and decent nickel mounted bow, on consignment
110U-5294 $850.00

ERNST MARTIN 10 Photos
G-VGC, German, Strad model, circa 1900-20's, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded amber varnish, makers monogram on back, nice fairly rich full tone, with SKB shaped HSC
110U-5270 $725.00

FENDER ELECTRIC VIOLIN (1969-76) 8 Photos
VG-EC except 2 small screw holes on top, sunburst, solid body, 4 strings, violin type ebony friction pegs, flamed maple body, with OHSC - price reduced
110U-3163 $800.00

FRANZ JUNGER A800 10 Photos
VCG+, circa 2004, has German label but appears to be nice Chinese work, two piece back of medium curl, shaded wine red varnish, focused brilliant tone with decent quality, with Glasser bow and oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-5253 $600.00

FRANZ SANDNER (1999) 11 Photos
EC, German, handmade Strad copy, model 48k, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded amber varnish, bright lively sound, with oblong HSC, price reduced
110U-4501 $825.00

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 (SN:067444)
110U-5278 $900.00

FRANZ SANDNER 62F 9 Photos
VGC+, 1987 65th Anniversary model, two piece back of moderate curl, shaded red-orange varnish, bright sweetish tone, good student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC (SN:51665)
110U-5277 $450.00

G.A. PFRETZSCHNER 9 Photos
G-VCG, German, circa 1920-30's, Gagliano model, two piece back of handsome medium curl ascending from the centerline, antiqued red-brown varnish, nice deep rich tone, has a couple of well repaired top cracks that go across the grain and the center seam on the back has been reglued and cleated on the inside, with good oblong HSC and two bows, one is a cheapo the other a decent nickel mounted bow that could use a rehair, on consignment (SN:1927)
110U-5217 $1,800.00

GERMAN 1704 STRAD LABEL 7 Photos
VGC, very fine probably Markneukirchen work, circa 1900-20's, two piece back of very handsome curl, red-orange varnish that has a fair bit of crazing, ebony fittings, fine rich tone with good projection, on consignment
110U-5289 $1,500.00

GIANNA APPALACHIAN 7 Photos
EC, from the Gianna shop in Tennessee, very nice handmade Chinese work but varnished and set up in Tennessee, nicely flamed one piece back, shaded amber oil varnish, Fern model, circa 2003, nice fairly full medium dark tone, with HSC, on consignment
110U-5257 $1,200.00

GLAESEL V130 5 Photos
G-VGC except needs work (low neck angle, poorly repaired top cracks, is set up and plays ok but could use better set up, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, recent German work, two piece back of faint narrow curl, orange varnish, with case
110U-5138 $140.00

HANS SCHIRMER 9 Photos
G-VGC, German, circa 1920-30's, Amati type model, two piece back of strong medium-narrow curl, golden-amber varnish, nice full rich even tone, maker's brand on inside back, with old shaped case
110U-5272 $1,250.00

HOFNER MODEL 62 9 Photos
EC, good German instrument, circa 2006, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded amber-brown varnish, decent strong tone, with arrow shaped HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment - price reduced (SN:S050501)
110U-5093 $450.00

HOPF 8 Photos
G-VGC, German or Bohemian, circa 1860-90, typical Hopf model, very flat arching, one piece back of narrow curl, brownish varnish that has been retouched in areas, decent fiddle tone, boxwood fittings
110U-5313 $625.00

INLAID HELLIER COPY 14 Photos
EC, recent, very nice handmade Chinese work, modeled after the Hellier Stradivari, one piece back of highly flamed maple, shaded amber-orange varnish, ebony heel cap on back button, floral design on sides and peg box/scroll, fancy inlaid purfling consisting of pearl dots and diamonds inlaid in black material between two rows of purfling, matching carved pegs, tailpiece, chinrest and endpin made of athacanthus, fairly rich even pleasing medium-bright tone, with oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-5282 $1,050.00

IVAN DUNOV MODEL 160 10 Photos
EC, made in Bulgaria, circa 2001, two piece back of flamed maple, orange-red varnish, great tone for this price range, with oblong HSC
110U-5315 $525.00

J.J. HULL (1936) 8 Photos
G-VGC, very fine American work, made in Pennsylvania, Strad model, two piece back of strong medium-narrow curl, shaded red varnish, saddle crack repair that has been poorly retouched but inside work is solid and clean, fabulous rich tone, with good oblong HSC on consignment (SN:1936)
110U-5225 $3,200.00

JACKSON GULDAN STRAD 6 Photos
G-VGC except needs work (low neck angle, top crack repaired but not reinforced inside, is set up and plays but could use better set up, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, made in Columbus, OH, nicely flamed two piece back with First National Institute of Violin decal, shaded red varnish, with old wood coffin case
110U-5218 $115.00

JACOB HORNSTEINER VIOLA 7 Photos
G-VGC, 16" German viola, circa 1957, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded red-orange varnish, nice full sound for a student instrument, with old shaped case (SN:E29)
110U-5248 $800.00

JACOBUS HORNSTEINER 1/2 SIZE BASS 13 Photos
GC except needs some work (repair at least two open top cracks, etc. - sold AS-IS), solid top with a number of repaired and unrepaired cracks, slightly crude heel and button repair, label reads "Handmade Reproduction of Antonio Stradivarius", rosewood fingerboard, with canvas bag
110U-5271 $850.00

JAN KRIML 7 Photos
VGC+, good German student instrument, two piece back of narrow curl, orange varnish, set up with dominants and Thomastik tailpiece that has built in tuners, with shaped thermoplastic HSC
110U-5214 $365.00

JAPANESE STRAD LABEL 8 Photos
V-VGC, circa 1940's, two piece back of lightly flamed maple, orange-brown varnish, good sound for this price range, with old shaped case
110U-5221 $450.00

JEROME B. SQUIER 7 Photos
G-VGC, made in Boston, circa 1880's, individual model, two piece back of narrow curl, reddish varnish with lots of wear, lots of repairs mostly to the top, all solid - we had the top off and redid several, scroll eyes have ebony caps on them, nice deep rich tone, with old shaped case
110U-3628 $2,300.00

JOHANN AUGUST CAROL 7 Photos
VGC, German, circa 1997, nicely flamed two piece back, orange varnish, with shaped thermoplastic HSC (SN:P2739)
110U-5161 $365.00

JTL 5-STRING 9 Photos
G-VGC, rare and original late 19th early 20th century, from the JTL shop in Mirecourt, France, label reads Violon-Alto Altermann Jerome Thibouville-Lamy etc., also branded with a D and a star above that by soundpost, two piece back of strong medium width curl, shaded red-brown varnish, several well done repairs to top, nice full tone, set up with helicores and a thomastik rope core C-string, large body (367mm) for greater dept on low end, original funky old wood case, on consignment - price reduced
110U-4995 $2,400.00

KARL HOFNER VIOLA 8 Photos
G-VGC, German, circa 1976, 16 1/2" model, faintly flamed two piece back, shaded red-orange varnish, decent sounding student instrument, with oblong HSC
110U-5251 $375.00

KEITH HILL VIOLA DE MORAY #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

KNILLING 10 Photos
VGC+, good recent German student instrument, with oblong HSC and decent nickel mounted bow, on consignment (SN:9988)
110U-5295 $350.00

KNILLING 10F 10 Photos
VGC except for some green staining from case fabric, good German student instrument, with Knilling oblong HSC (SN:36031)
110U-5279 $385.00

KNILLING 10KF 10 Photos
VGC+, good German student instrument, Strad model, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded orange varnish, good strong tone, with decent nickel mounted bow and oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-5308 $450.00

KNILLING 45KF 9 Photos
VGC+, good recent German student instrument, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded orange varnish, even tone, with oblong HSC (SN:11575K)
110U-5280 $575.00

KNILLING BUCHAREST 3/4 BASS 14 Photos
VG-EC except repaired center seam (not pretty but solid) and could use some work (new bridge, set up, etc. - sold AS-IS), shaded amber finish (the initials "CT" scratched in the bass side), all solid woods, flat back, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, made in Romania, with gigbag
110U-4758 $1,400.00

L. LUDWIG STRAD MODEL 8 Photos
VGC except for center seam repair on back by end block, German, circa 1910-20's, two piece back of strong medium-narrow curl, shaded red varnish, great deep rich tone, very nice workmanship, with shaped thermoplastic HSC
110U-5283 $1,350.00

L.L. BROWN (1922) 9 Photos
VGC, made in Bay City, Michigan, Guarneri model, body length 13 7/8", two piece back of handsome birds eye maple, ribs and neck similar, neck is two pieces with joint right down the center, has a nice rich fairly deep tone, with older oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-5317 $1,350.00

LAUREL 3/4 BASS 12 Photos
EC, attractive amber finish, all laminate construction, spruce top, maple back and sides, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, quality tuners, burned on purfling (top and back), nice instrument, 1-13/16" nut, 42" scale, with nice heavy gigbag, on consignment (SN:232)
110U-5058 $2,500.00

LEWIS & SON 7 Photos
G-VGC except needs work (poor repair on top under tailpiece, slightly low neck angle, is set up and plays but could use better set up, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, German, circa 1950-60's, model 125, ok student instrument, with older shaped HSC (SN:125)
110U-5267 $95.00

LEWIS & SON (1908) 8 Photos
VGC except for solid but slightly funky glue job on seams at end pin, German Strad model, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded red-brown varnish, decent tone - not too shrill
110U-5314 $475.00

MELODY TUNES (2003)
EC, made in China by Wei Ming Li, Strad like model, highly flamed one piece back, antiqued style red-brown varnish, strong crisp tone, with oblong HSC, on consignment (SN:C83009)
110U-4551 $525.00

NICOLAUS AMATUS LABEL 8 Photos
VGC, German, circa 1900, nicely flamed two piece back, shaded amber varnish, decent brightish tone, with older shaped HSC
110U-5072 $575.00

NIPPON 8 Photos
G-VGC, made in Japan, pre-WWII, Strad model, peg box has small holes left over from geared pegs, two piece back of flamed maple, brownish varnish, fairly nice deep tone, with beater case, on consignment
110U-5176 $475.00

NIPPON STRAD COPY 9 Photos
VGC, good pre-WWII Japanese Strad model, lightly flamed two piece back, light brown to red brown color, good smooth tone for this price range, with beater case
110U-4985 $575.00

NIPPON VUILLAUME LABEL 8 Photos
G-VGC, made in Japan, pre-WWII, mostly plain two piece back, red-brown varnish, Strad model, nice even tone, with oblong HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment
110U-5159 $575.00

NO LABEL 16" VIOLA 7 Photos
VGC, recently made, decent student instrument, may be Korean, with oblong HSC and okay nickel mounted bow, on consignment
110U-5139 $350.00

NO LABEL 16" VIOLA 10 Photos
G-VGC, probably American made in the last 40-50 yaers, back ribs and neck appear to be made of curly mahogany, spruce top, one piece back, lighter looking varnish on the top due to the darker back wood, nice clear tone, with old beater shaped case
110U-5284 $1,200.00

NO LABEL 3/4 BASS 9 Photos
VG-EC, all laminated maple construction, sunburst finish, ebonized maple fingerboard and tailpiece, painted purfling on top and back, brass-colored tuners, ~41" scale, 1-5/8" nut width, with nice gigbag and economy fiberglass bow
110U-5146 $1,000.00

NO LABEL AMERICAN 8 Photos
VGC+, handmade amateur work, circa 1950-70's, two piece back of narrow curl, golden-yellow varnish, Guarneri model, bright sweet tone and plays quite easily, with old case, on consignment
110U-5265 $650.00

NO LABEL CHINESE 9 Photos
EC, decent handmade Chinese instrument, nicely flamed one piece back, red-brown varnish, good even tone
110U-5059 $450.00

NO LABEL GERMAN 6 Photos
G-VGC except needs work (open seams, low neck angle, is set up and plays, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, circa 1880-90's, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded red-orange varnish, mechanical tuners, through neck/top block, with beater case
110U-4635 $180.00

NO LABEL GERMAN STRAD 8 Photos
VGC, circa 1930's, two piece back of medium curl, shaded red-brown varnish, decent even tone, with beater case, on consignment
110U-5158 $575.00

NO LABEL STRAD COPY
VGC, nice pre-WWII German work, two piece back of medium curl, orange-brown varnish, matching carved ebony pegs chin rest and end pin, fairly rich strong tone, with case, on consignment
110U-4327 $700.00

NO-NAME 3/4 BASS 12 Photos
GC, unlabeled instrument with dark reddish-brown sunburst finish, origin unknown, very thick (and kind of crudely made) solid German-carved top with super-high arch, laminated back and (probably) laminated sides, chunky neck, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, with padded bag
110U-5213 $1,200.00

OLD GERMAN OR ENGLISH 9 Photos
G-VGC, 18th century high arched model, plain two piece back, brown varnish, great deep tone, lots of repairs and some day may need a major overhaul but is solid now, grafted scroll, bushed peg holes, with old case, on consignment
110U-5311 $875.00

OSKAR MEINEL (1935) 9 Photos
G-VGC, from the shop of E.H. Roth, 1720 Strad model, two piece back of medium curl, shaded and antiqued red-orange varnish, makers brand inside on back, upper right treble bout on top has heavy retouch varnish, strong full fairly rich tone, with lightweight oblong HSC
110U-4903 $2,200.00

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
110U-5299 $850.00

PETER KAUFFMAN (2005) 9 Photos
EC, nicer handmade Chinese work, handsomely flamed two piece back, lightly shaded amber varnish, nice strong fairly rich tone, Guarneri model, with oblong HSC and decent nickel mounted bow and P&H London fiberglass bow that the hair has come out at the head, on consignment - price reduced
110U-5092 $850.00

PFRETZSCHNER (1980) 8 Photos
G-VGC except needs work (open sound post crack on top, other poor top repairs, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, good German student instrument, Caspari pegs, with shaped thermoplastic HSC (SN:R583)
110U-5199 $60.00

PFRETZSCHNER JUNIOR VIOLA 7 Photos
G-VGC except needs work (ribs severely cracked at end pin and block loose, could use new set up, etc.), sold in AS-IS condition, 13" German viola, good student instrument, circa 1966, with shaped thermoplastic HSC
110U-5150 $40.00

R. PAESOLD 803HV (2001)
VGC+, nice German Strad model, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded red-orange varnish, matching ebony fittings, strong fairly rich focused tone, with oblong HSC (SN:04-2548)
110U-5242 $1,300.00

ROBERT CLEMENS (1993) 10 Photos
EC, very fine work from well known St. Louis luthier Robert Clemens, Clemens is a graduate of the Chicago School of Violin Making, Guarneri model, lightly flamed two piece back, antiqued red-brown varnish over a golden ground, body length 13 15/16ths, strong robust tone that carries well, Clemens instruments currently sell for $14,000.00 and up, with shaped HSC, on consignment - price reduced
110U-5187 $5,000.00

ROBERT GLIER (1894) 9 Photos
G-VGC, very fine hand made work from Cincinnati, highly flamed two piece back, red-orange varnish, Strad model, medium bright tone that has a nice bite to it, with case suitable for shipping, price reduced (SN:1780)
110U-4545 $1,750.00

ROMAN TELLER MODEL 255 8 Photos
VGC, circa 1974, Guarneri model, two piece back of handsome medium curl, lightly shaded orange varnish, ebony heel cap on back button, strong full tone, with oblong HSC and two nickel mounted bows, one stamped "JOH. SCHNEIDER", on consignment
110U-5084 $2,500.00

SALVADORE DE DURRO 7 Photos
VGC, German, circa 1930's, Amati model, two piece back of narrow curl, yellow-brown varnish, medium bright tone, with oblong HSC and nickel mounted bow stamped "SIVORI", on consignment
110U-5135 $650.00

SAMUEL SHEN SV-100
EC, nice handmade Chinese work, two piece plain back, amber varnish, great sound for the price, on consignment (SN:2007-8-17)
110U-5239 $400.00

SAMUEL SHEN SV-1000 9 Photos
EC, Guarneri model, two piece back of strong medium width curl, antiqued amber varnish, ebony fittings, nice open full rich tone, on consignment (SN:2007-3-22)
110U-5144 $1,750.00

SAMUEL SHEN SV-800 8 Photos
EC, very nice handmade work from the Shen shop, Guarneri model, two piece back of handsome medium curl, Shen's new antique style amber-orange varnish, fairly rich full tone, on consignment (SN:2007-2-4)
110U-5122 $1,025.00

SAMUEL SHEN SV-800 VIOLA 9 Photos
EC, 15 1/2" model, two piece back of heavy flame, shaded reddish-amber varnish, circa 2000, great tone for a smaller viola, with crescent shaped HSC, on consignment - price reduced (SN:200-4-16)
110U-5100 $1,000.00

SAMUEL SHEN SV200 1/2 SIZE (2004) 7 Photos
EC+, very nice handmade Chinese work, two piece back with some flame, shaded amber varnish, boxwood fittings, great sound for this price, with older shaped hard case, on consignment (SN:2004-5-90)
110U-5066 $475.00

SAMUEL SHEN SV300 8 Photos
EC, nice handmade Chinese work, two piece back of medium curl, shaded amber varnish, great sound for this price range, on consignment (SN:2007-10-21)
110U-5274 $750.00

SCHERL & ROTH 8 Photos
VGC+ except for varnish chipping around edges, good student instrument, made in Korea, with shaped thermoplastic HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment
110U-5306 $340.00

SCHERL & ROTH (1998) 7 Photos
VGC, good German student instrument, model S30, with shaped thermoplastic HSC
110U-5032 $365.00

SCHERL & ROTH (1999) 8 Photos
VGC+ except part of one corner on top broken off, European made good student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC (SN:7075129)
110U-5247 $300.00

SCHERL & ROTH (1999)
VGC, also has Pfretzschner label, good German student instrument, with shaped thermoplastic HSC and Glasser bow, on consignment
110U-5307 $365.00

SCHERL & ROTH MODEL A600E3 3/4 BASS (2000) 10 Photos
EC-, shaded amber-orange finish, all laminate construction, ebony fingerboard and bridge, engraved gold-plated tuning machines, front and back purfling, ~40-3/8" scale, 1-3/4" nut width, built in Korea, with economy gigbag and Glasser fiberglass bow (SN:7117348)
110U-5160 $985.00

STRAD LABEL 9 Photos
G-VGC, pre-WWII German or Czech, lightly flamed two piece back, light yellow-brown varnish, decent tone for this price, with beater case
110U-4855 $425.00

STRAD LABEL 8 Photos
G-VGC, probably German, circa 1900-20's, nicely flamed two piece back, red varnish, very pleasant medium-bright tone, set up with Helicores and plays very easy, with old shaped case
110U-5273 $725.00

STRAD LABEL 8 Photos
G-VGC, late 19th century German, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded orange-red varnish, nice full strong tone, pegs with pearl inlays, on consignment
110U-5293 $850.00

VASILE GLIGA (2005) 12 Photos
EC, very fine copy of the Hellier Strad, one piece slab cut back of outrageous figure, similar ribs and neck, amber-orange varnish, bone and ebony inlay around top inbetween two rows of purfling (inlay is diamond and dot pattern), bone inlays on pegs tailpiece and chin rest, floral designs on ribs and scroll/peg box, strong sound with nice depth on the low end and fairly rich over all, has been played very little so should open up quite a bit with playing, comes with makers certificate and shaped HSC, on consignment - price reduced (SN:01.02)
110U-5212 $3,000.00

VIOLMASTER 7 Photos
EC, Concertmaster model, recently made in Hong Kong, nice handmade Chinese work, handsomely flamed one piece back, lightly shaded orange varnish, matching rosewood fittings with parisian eyes, strong fairly rich brightish tone, with arrow shaped HSC and ok nickel mounted bow, on consignment - price reduced
110U-5134 $600.00

ZHANG SHU MEI (2005) 8 Photos
EC, made in Beijing, China, Testore model, unusual body outline, one piece back of nicely flamed maple, shaded red-orange varnish, brightish tone, with older oblong HSC, on consignment
110U-5230 $700.00



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