Archive

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

Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume: notes on his life and work

Nicolas Lupot, the second great name in French violin making

Samuel Zygmuntowicz: understanding Stradivarius in New York

Jan Špidlen: Art, innovation – and sport

Joseph Alfred Lamy père: a key figure in modern bow making

Violin makers and masters: archive "A-C"

Markneukirchen: violin making at the crossroads of craftsmanship and trade

German student violin after Guarneri, from Markneukirchen

This old German violin after Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu is an excellent example for the inspiring sound qualitiy of student violins from Saxony, that was enjoyed by generations of young instrumentalists. It was built in the 1950s and bears no original label. The transparent red-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 luthier. It is a very suitable partner for ambitious young violinists and features an exceptionally beautiful, convincing sound, that is strong and resonant, powerful and with some dark note. Suits best male players.