Violins:
Instruments in inventory subject to change.Romanov Violin | |
 | Name: Romanov Violin Price: $999.00 Full size, handmade in our Romanian workshop, with the look and tonal quality of instruments that are far more expensive. Local teachers have commented that this instrument sounded as good as instruments in the $1800 to $2000 range. This is an excellent i |
Violin labled Carolingian | |
 | Name: Violin labled Carolingian Price: $5800.00 Rehgin, Romania – Cremona, Italy 2003 Handmade to our specifications in the Romanian workshop of Rainer Kaufmann. Then meticulously varnished and fitted by Gianluca Zanetti, Cremona. Exclusively for Violins, Etc. Austin TX |
Violin labeled Merovingian | |
 | Name: Violin labeled Merovingian Price: $6200.00 Rehgin, Romania – Cremona, Italy 2003 Handmade to our specifications in the Romanian workshop of Rainer Kaufmann. Then meticulously varnished and fitted by Gianluca Zanetti, Cremona. Exclusively for Violins, Etc. Austin TX |
Copy of the Betts | |
 | Name: Copy of the Betts Price: $7100.00 Rehgin Romania-Austin TX, 2004. As superb copy of the famed “Betts 1704” Strad. Made by Rainer Kaufmann and it’s antiqued varnish meticulously recreated by local maker William Townsend |
Violin by Ioan Luca | |
 | Name: Violin by Ioan Luca Price: $2249.00 REDUCED!Regin, Romania 1999.A fine contemporary maker, recently deceased. Well known for even tonality and excellent value, his instruments are made in his own pattern. Luca’s instruments are increasing is price as the instruments grow in reputation. |
Violin labeled Andreas Morelli | |
 | Name: Violin labeled Andreas Morelli Price: $2500.00 Germany, circa 1920’s. Most likely made in the workshop of Karl Herrmann, who also made instruments bearing the label “Juzek Master Art,” as well as “EH Roth,” these are very finely constructed with a lustrous varnish and strong sound. |
Hapsburg Violin | |
 | Name: Hapsburg Violin Price: $599.00 Perfect for the advanced student, the Hapsburg violin normally sells for twice this price! This is our most impressive student instrument, guaranteed to exceed your expectations. The output of our Romanian craftsmen rivals the best European shops. |
Unlabeled Violin | |
 | Name: Unlabeled Violin Price: $3200.00 Master made instrument of unknown origin, probably domestic. With more than acceptable projection and good tonality, this instrument is certain to improve in all respects after some hours of playing. Excellent option for an intermediate player stepping up |
Violin labeled "Klotz" | |
 | Name: Violin labeled "Klotz" Price: $5000.00 A very well made copy of the famed Mittenwald luthier's work, showing great detail in line and form. Of note is it's unique single piece back and an expertly executed scroll graft. |
Sunbao Chen | |
 | Name: Sunbao Chen Price: $3750.00 China 1999. Sun Boa Chen, founder of the Tian Yin Violin Company, is regarded as one of his country's leading luthiers. This ornate example, based on the "Hellier" Strad also features a fine relief carving of Beethoven's bust. |
Andrea Violin | |
 | Name: Andrea Violin Price: $499.00 Old World European hand craftmanship and centuries of violin making tradition now available at an affordable price! Made of properly lofted Carpathian spruce and Bosnian maple. Fingerboard and fittings made of aged African ebony. Entirely hand carved, fully purfled and oil varnished. Available as an outfit, and in sizes 1/16-4/4. |
Bianca Violin | |
 | Name: Bianca Violin Price: $399.00 Old World European hand craftsmanship and centuries of violin making tradition now available at an affordable price! Made of properly lofted Carpathian spruce and Bosnian maple. Fingerboard and fittings made of aged African ebony at a violin making school in Central Romania. Entirely hand carved, fully purfled and oil varnished. Available as an outfit at $399, and in sizes 1/16-4/4 |
Etc. Electric Violin | |
 | Name: Etc. Electric Violin Price: $699.00 Solid body electric fiddle of our our design, fitted with a Schatten piezo bridge pickup |
5 String Electric Violin | |
 | Name: 5 String Electric Violin Price: $2100.00 This a a German factor made "Begonzi" copy which has been fitted with a 5th peg (a C note,) and an LR Baggs pickup. Perfect for the working utility man in jazz, western and country settings. |
Troubador II Violin Outfit | |
 | Name: Troubador II Violin Outfit Price: $299.00 This a a great sounding and playing violin from a reputable Chinese manufacturer, priced perfectly for the beginner but with a sound that belies it's low price tag. These are set up in our workshop to meet or exceed MENC standards. Available as an outfit (with case and bow) in sizes 1/32 thru 4/4. A very popular item with local string teachers. |
Violin by Fritz Otto Kaiser | |
 | Name: Violin by Fritz Otto Kaiser Price: $2999.00 1966. A trade name violin from the C.A. Gotz firm, this is a fine example of typical German workshop craftsmanship. An excellent choice in a "step up" violin for the advancing player. |
Violin labeled Mathias Neliner | |
 | Name: Violin labeled Mathias Neliner Price: $4200.00 Possibly Markneukirchen, circa 1890's. A trade violin from Central Europe's golden age of violin making. Strong of voice, yet subtle and colored enough for even chamber performance. |
Violin by Robert Glier | |
 | Name: Violin by Robert Glier Price: $5200.00 Cincinatti Ohio, 1909. A respected maker in the employ of Robert Wurlitzers' famed shop, Glier the Elder's instruments are well known for their sweetness of sound and even-ness of tone. This particular example came to us as a shoe box full of parts and was completely restored to by staff luthier Kirk Adie in teh Spring of 2006. |
Violin by Camillo Callegari | |
 | Name: Violin by Camillo Callegari Price: $2999.00 Bejing China, 2009. From the shop of M. Hehongda, this contemporary instrument is a excellent copy of the work of the 18th century Cremona maker Guarneri Del Gesu. Carved spruce top and well-flamed maple in a redish-brown finish and expertly antiquated. |
Violin labeled "Stradivarius" | |
 | Name: Violin labeled "Stradivarius" Price: $3500.00 Possibly Markneukirchen germany, circa 1880. A fine violin of unknown provenance, this instrument has been lovingly restored many times over indicating worthiness. Acquired from the collection of the late violin collector and pedagogue John Moore or Taylor TX. |
Violin labeled Montagana | |
 | Name: Violin labeled Montagana Price: $4999.00 A very old violin with Italianate lines bearing the label "Domenicus Montagnana, Sub Signum Cremonae, Venetis, 1728." Given the rarity of this makers work, this instrument is very likely an expert copy of later vintage. It comes with the attached provenance which we feel is most likely incorrect. |