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Joseph Alfred Lamy père: a key figure in modern bow making

Eric Blot, the expert of Cremona and Italian violin making

Couesnon: The third defining element in modern violin making in Mirecourt

Electric violins: a guide to technical standards and quality characteristics

Marcus Klimke: a highly decorated luthier

Crossing borders: on the history of violin making in western Bohemia

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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