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Brilliant toned German violin after Guarneri
This brilliant sounding antique German violin was handcrafted in Markneukirchen around the turn of the century, circa 1900. The instrument is an imitating pattern of Guarneri, indicated by the Guarneri label as inside the violin presented here. Especially the details, such as the precisely cut soundholes, the neatly inlaid purfling and the nicely carved scroll, are accurately made. The patinated varnish is made with expertly made antiqueings. The violin was completely set up by our expert luthier and is ready to play in perfect, crack-free condition. Its powerful, balanced sound is nuanced and features bright, brilliant, luminous tones.
Provenance: Markneukirchen
Maker: Unknown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Year: 1900 circa
Tone: bright, brilliant, open, luminous
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