Archive

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

The violin bow: a brief depiction of its history

Savoir-faire: The Chanot family of luthiers

Eric Blot, the expert of Cremona and Italian violin making

John Dodd: a legend of oyster shells and silver spoons

Violin making in western Bohemia and the Vogtland region

Other families of Klingenthal violin makers

Violin makers and masters: archive "A-C"

Modern violin made in the French style, probably Czech or Hungarian

This modern European violin is a young instrument of around 10-15 years of age, fully handmade by an experienced hand probably in the Czech Republic or Hungary. It is a superor quality piece was made in the French style and features a rich oil varnish with strong craqellation, blackened corners and an elegant, blackened scroll thatg is as elegant as the cornerwork. The tonewoods and materials are of good quality. The top is made of medium grained spruce, the two piece back of broady flamed European maple. This modern handmade violin shows master quality indeed, the undamaged instrument has been luthier-checked in our workshop and meticulously set up. It is now in fine and immediate playing condition. The sound is dark, precise, and silvery in character.