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

On the history of industrial factories in Mirecourt

The brothers Gemunder - Pioneers in American violin making

The violin: How to select a violin, provenance, value and appraisal

Vatelot-Rampal: on the art of healing violins

The Hopf violin: a dynasty of Vogtland violin makers

The fathers Bazin: the great name of Mirecourt bow making

Cremona - the early Lombard history of violin making

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.