Violins Etc: Violins

Violins:

Instruments in inventory subject to change.

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 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.

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.

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.