Archive

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

The second phase: the more recent history of violin making in western Bohemia

François Xavier Tourte and the modern violin bow (the violin bow, part III)

TEXT IN PREPARATION Guarneri

Violin makers and masters: archive "J-L"

Joseph Hel: a master in the Vuillaume tradition

Stradivari's heirs: Contemporary violin makers in Cremona

The Ouchard dynasty of bow makers

SALE German student violin after Stradivari, from Bubenreuth

This older 1980's German violin for sale was made after Stradivari. This handmade violin is a typical example for the inspiring sound quality 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.