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

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

Markneukirchen: violin making in “German Cremona”

Marcus Klimke: a highly decorated luthier

John Dodd: a legend of oyster shells and silver spoons

W.E. Hill & Sons: on the Mt. Parnassus of the art of violin making

The Baroque bow (The violin bow, part I)

Violin makers in Mittenwald: contemporary masters keeping their tradition alive with their vibrant craftsmanship.

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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