Markneukirchen violin, prob. Meinel & Herold

An old german fullsize violin made by Meinel & Herold, Markneukirchen around 1930. The violin is unlabeled, but a very typical model of the well-known Markneukirchen maker Meinel & Herold. The model is after Antonius Stradivarius. The top is made of regular medium grained spruce, the two piece back is made of mildly flamed maple. The bright varnish is of a beautiful light golden-brown color with some good signs from playing. The black inlaid purfling is accurately made and set close to the edge. The instrument is completely undamaged, restored, set up and in perfect condition. Pegs, bridge, soundpost and fittings are new. The violin is set up with new set of Pirastrosand can be played right away. The sound is bright, loud and powerful with a darkish character in the lower ranges and ringing clarity in the higher ranges. The sound is even and well balanced. A beautiful sounding robust instrument suitable for orchestra playing.