http://www.corilon.com Corilon RSS Feed Mon, 20 May 2013 01:25:04 GMT 2013-05-20T01:25:04Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item644_1.html In the 1950s, the later years of Jean Striebig's career as a violin maker, he used exquisite tone woods to create this violin which reflects his precision down to the slightest detail. It is crafted after his own highly sought-after model, and its defining features include a strong arch and extremely accurately carved soundholes, a Striebig hallmark. The delicate purfling along the strongly accentuated edges and the detailed lines of the scroll are also outstanding examples of the work done by this talented student of Mougenot. The even grain of the top and the deeply flamed back with their orange-brown varnish are radiant. The violin has the original dated and numbered label and brandmark with Striebig's initials. After a complete restoration by our experienced luthier it unfolds its sophisticated sound in ready to play condition, full of character, bright, luminous, elegant and nuanced. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:06 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item644_1.html 2013-05-15T14:33:06Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item872_1.html This recommended French violin was crafted in the 1920s with excellent success, in an unknown workshop of the renowned center of violin-making Mirecourt. It was designed after patterns of Antonius Stradivari and is preserved in perfect condition. Shining varnish of intensive orange brown color determines the attractive appearance of the instrument; the purfling extends well into the corners, which is a good reference of quality craftsmanship. The violin was completely worked over by our luthier, who made it ready to play and applied a new ebony setup that matches extremely well to the violin´s character. Its strong, warm and mature sound is highly recommendable, unfolding with perfect, singing resonance in the upper ranges. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:07 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item872_1.html 2013-05-15T14:30:07Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item938_2.html This rare 3/4 Hopf viola is a quality instrument from Saxony, that was built in the mid of the 19th century in the Hopf workshops in Klingenthal. The body measures 36.1 cm and was built after the well-known Hopf model with high ribs. It is covered by a glossy, highly transparent varnish of shimmering, golden-brown color. The edgework and purfling is an excellent reference for the skills of the violin maker, full of character and crafted with aesthetic sense. The viola was completely worked over by our luthier and is offered in undamaged, perfectly preserved condition, ready to play, with a recommendable good response and a bright, warm sound with some soft notes, that is suitable for chamber music. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:54:47 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item938_2.html 2013-05-15T11:54:47Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item1305_4.html Max Möller's Amsterdam atelier ranked amongst the most highly esteemed addresses for violin and bow making in 20th century Europe. It is known both for the original pieces it produces as well as for the prominent historic instruments which are studied and restored there. This environment of artisanal excellence was also the birthplace of this violin bow featuring an original stamp ? a rare piece from the era in which the company founder Max Paul Möller passed the management of the atelier to his son Max Guillaume Möller. The thick octagonal stick is compelling with good elasticity and a balance point at 26.5 cm of the overall length of 74.4 cm; it feels well-centred with a slight tendency towards the upper half. Beautifully structured light-brown pernambuco shapes the aesthetic of this bow, whose elegant head was stylishly crafted. In keeping with its advanced age, very light pressure points which have no impact on playability can be seen on the stick over the frog. The bow was completely set up and made ready to play in our specialist atelier. With its quality nickel fittings, the bow weighs 59.5g and offers sophisticated musicians the outstanding interpretative possibilities of a sophisticated, bright and somewhat sweet sound. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:12:00 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item1305_4.html 2013-05-14T11:12:00Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item144_4.html This early 20th century violin bow is a beautiful violin bow of quality from Markneukirchen . This finely finished bow was made in the 1940ies. The octagonal stick features a good combination of good stiffness, strength and elasticity and is made of attractive, light-brown pernambuco wood. The ebony frog is nickel mounted with yellow-white pearl eye. The overall length is 74.2 cm, the felt balance point is centered, measured at 25.7 cm including the adjuster. It is an active, lively bow that produces a warm, bright tone. Sun, 12 May 2013 06:14:08 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item144_4.html 2013-05-12T06:14:08Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item302_4.html An older German 1970ies violin bow by Conrad Götz, Germany. The bow is silver mounted and stamped Conrad Götz on shaft above the frog and on the frog. The strong, round stick is made of red brown pernambuco wood. The ebony frog is silver mounted with Parisian eye and green-rose pearl slide. The 73.9 cm stick has its balance point centered and is measued at 25.4 cm. This good bow is offered ready to play, it produces a bright, clear and very precise tone. Special recommendation! Sat, 11 May 2013 07:36:40 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item302_4.html 2013-05-11T07:36:40Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item637_1.html Mirecourt in the Vosges department, France, is considered as the capital of French violin making, where early manufactories were established producing high quality instruments. Many of those are imitating patterns of the best masters, indicated by the label „copie de Ludovicus Ricozali“ as inside the violin presented here. Built around 1900, this good instrument is especially suitable for orchestral use, with its typically French, dark, clear sound. The one-piece back is made of sycamore maple and has a typically French bulge. The violin has been meticulously worked over in our atelier and is offered ready to play, it is completely crackfree and despite a minor optical flaw on top undamaged. The top and the back have minor traces of use, in spite of its high age of more than 100 years. Sat, 11 May 2013 07:20:03 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item637_1.html 2013-05-11T07:20:03Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item1304_1.html This fine French violin reflects the self-confident profile of a talented and highly experienced master. It was patterned after a spirited model which features a highly distinctive sense of individuality. Its narrow silhouette and delicate, very wide beesting are marked by an eye-catching elegance. The vertically positioned scroll is the stylish work of the well-trained and meticulous hand which also did the purfling with exceptional skill. With its high table and gentle fluting, this instrument was crafted using the finest tone woods, which are both acoustically and aesthetically compelling. An orange-brownish oil varnish gives the top a fine historical look and accentuates the deep flaming of the two-piece maple back. The expert luthiers at our atelier have completely set up this undamaged and perfectly preserved violin, which bears an original label dated 1930 with the number AE 24 in the body. The violin shows itself to be the outstanding work of a master by virtue of its very dominant and mature sound which combines clarity with a dark character, brilliance and radiance. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:06:48 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item1304_1.html 2013-05-08T04:06:48Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item856_4.html This silver mounted French violin bow, a perfectly preserved piece, was made approx. 1980 in the renowned J.T.L. ateliers. Its strong, round stick was crafted from red-brown pernambuco wood and features a very well distributed diameter and a nicely designed head. The ebony frog is silver mounted and has a golden yellow shimmering mother-of-pearl slide and a Parisian eye of the same color. The bow´s balance-point is sensed in the lower half towards the middle and measured at 27.7 cm at a total length of 74.1 cm. This excellent bow is suitable for good players due to its strong, dominant sound that is full of character. It is offered ready to play. Tue, 07 May 2013 16:22:57 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item856_4.html 2013-05-07T16:22:57Z http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item462_3.html The violin is an indeed beautiful old French Breton violin. The violin was made around 1930 in Mirecourt. The name of Francois Breton was purchased by several 19th century French makers to use in their instruments, among them JTL and Laberte. This violin likely originates from the JTL ateliers. Top and back are made of two pieces. The bright varnish is an especially attractive and luminous spirit varnish of an intense orange color, in excellent condition. The violin is undamaged, crackfree and in perfect condition. It has been set up by our luthier with a new bridge, soundpost and strings and is in full playing condition. Its bright open sound is mellow, well-balanced with nice resonance in the higher ranges. Tue, 07 May 2013 08:28:26 GMT http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/item462_3.html 2013-05-07T08:28:26Z