Archive

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

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

Ludwig Bausch: the "German Tourte"

Mirecourt’s new masters: contemporary violin making in Mirecourt

Violin makers and masters: archive "M-O"

Contemporary violin makers and master violin makers

Other families of Klingenthal violin makers

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

German student violin after Stradivari, from Bubenreuth

This older 1980's German violin after Stradivari is a typical example for the inspiring sound qualitiy of student violins from Bubenreuth, that was enjoyed by generations of young instrumentalists. It was built in the 1980s and bears no label. The transparent orange-brown varnish over a yellow ground is typical for the region and determines the interesting, mature character of the violin, that is perfectly preserved and was completely worked over by our luthiers. It is a very suitable and robust partner for ambitious young violinists and features a strong and convincing sound, that is strong and resonant, powerful and with some dark note. Suits best young male players.