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More detailed information about stringed instruments and the history of violin making.

François Xavier Tourte and the modern violin bow (the violin bow, part III)

Joseph Hel: a master in the Vuillaume tradition

Other families of Klingenthal violin makers

Rembert Wurlitzer and the travels of antique violins

Daniele Scolari and the second generation of the new art of violin-making in Cremona

The fathers Bazin: the great name of Mirecourt bow making

Mittenwald - violin making “in the midst of the forest”

Attractive antique French 3/4 Mansuy violin

This attractiveantique French 3/4 violin was made in Mirecourt around 1930. The "Mansuy" label was used by several Mirecourt workshops at the time. The two piece top is made of regular, medium grained spruce. The two piece back is very mildly flamed. The transparent yet intensely colored varnish is of a transparent golden-brown color and preserved in excellent condition. This beautiful 3/4 Mansuy violin came back as a trade-in from a very happy customer, it has been well kept and is undamaged, worked over and in perfect playing condition. Her bright, warm sound is clear and with a sweetish character.

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