1/2 - antique well preserved French violin

This French student violin in 1/2 size was built in the 1930s in Mirecourt, France. It is one of the popular "Copie de Stradivari" instruments, with the appropriate label. With its subtly crafted arching and large, elegant soundholes the violin is especially noteworthy because of the selected quality tonewoods: Very regular, finely grained spruce was used for the top; the narrow and charming flames of the maple back are rarely found on instruments of this size. The attractive appearance of the violin is completed by the nice red-orange varnish and the accurately crafted purfling. Our luthier set up the instrument professionally, with a Wittner tailpiece, new Pirastro strings, bridge and soundpost. It is offered in immediate playing condition and features a bright, warm sound with a mellow note.