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Mittenwald violin by Neuner & Hornsteiner
This violin is a typical instrument of the Mittenwald school made by the renowned traditional Mittenwald Neuner & Hornsteiner in 1925. The original label is located on the inside of the back. The orange brown varnish is in excellent condition and shows hardly any signs from playing. The selected tonewoods originate from the Mittenwald surrounding Karwendel mountains, tonewoods responsible not only for the beautiful optical appearance of the instrument but also for its characteristic tonal character. The prominent scroll and the neatly engraved soundholes attest profound skills of the maker. The violin is in excellent condition and ready to play. The violin responds instantly and has the typical Mittenwald sound: Nuttily, strong, warm and somewhat dark.
Provenance: Mittenwald
Maker: Neuner & Hornsteiner
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Year: 1925
Tone: bright, powerful, strong
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