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

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

The bow makers of Markneukirchen: Knopf, Pfretzschner, Rau

Jean-François Raffin: ten hours - and not a word

François Nicolas Voirin and the new French violin bow

Mirecourt: the spacious home of French violin making

The brothers Gemunder - Pioneers in American violin making

The end of the great instrument-making companies in Mirecourt

WORKED OVER; NEW SOUND SAMPLE: French master violin No. 34 by Paul Hilaire, 1950

This French master violin No. 34 by Paul Hilaire shows traces of use that are fitting for a well-played instrument of its quality and age - it was made in 1950 in Mirecourt, origin of many fine French violins and is an eye-catchingly beautiful instrument that bears Paul Hilaire's signed and dated original label. The delicately carved scroll is a good indication of the meticulous artisanry and craftsmanship with which this fine quality instrument was made. The exquisitely lovely and lustrous, bright golden-brown oil varnish on a brightly luminous background enhance the premium tone woods, especially the deeply flamed maple back. The bright, radiant sound of this Paul Hilaire violin is as striking as its optical appearance. Our experienced luthiers meticulously worked over the undamaged violin and made it ready to play.

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