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

The best contemporary violin makers from China and Taiwan

Vatelot-Rampal: on the art of healing violins

Cremona - the early Lombard history of violin making

The Baroque violin – more than catgut strings. A definition

Pierre Hel: notes on his life and work

The brothers Gemunder - Pioneers in American violin making

Violin makers and masters: archive "P-R"

Old Mittenwald violin, 1960's, orchestra violin

This orchestra violin is a good, recommendable Mittenwald violin that was handmade in the second half of the 20th century, perhaps an apprentice work, and is a good example of quality handcraftsmanship with a strong, balanced sound, dark, clear and rich in overtones. It was built after Stradivari patterns and is preserved with minor traces from playing crackfree and exceptionally well. The top of the instrument was made from medium grained spruce, the two-piece back is from mildly flamed maple. It is a good strong sounding, affordable handmade Mittenwald instrument from the traditional center of violin making in Bavaria.