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Hello everyone I'm hoping someone could give me any information on this violin was purchased at a wealthy estate sale no information was given no markings or labeling other then a sticker I'm assuming was from someone who serviced or retailer but I'm not sure any info and value would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance Adam
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I'm looking to buy this violin and have it restored, but being new to violins I'm not sure what it is, so looking for a bit of a steer from experienced minds. I've asked about the label, which I'm still waiting to hear back from, but to me it looks a nice violin with a nice top, flaming on the back and sides, and a nice overall colour and feel to the look of it. It looks like it should be a quality instrument that has been played for a long time, but again, I'm a bit of a newbie with things violin. If you could give many any ideas at all as to it's age, or where it's from, anything, I'd really appreciate it.
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Hello everyone. This violin in my family for 4 generations now. As far as I know, it's a German make. Seems like early 1700's. Maybe 1732. Still working perfectly. I like to know its authenticity. All your opinions are welcome. Thanks all. 20250113_220428.heic
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Can anyone tell me if this is an authentic Bisiach violin? This was passed down to my grandmother who gave it to me to get appraised. If it is authentic, how much could this be worth?
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Anybody knows Albert Szilagyi violin maker?
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I bought a violin at an estate auction and am trying to get it identified & appraised. The violin’s hand-written label reads: Mathias Albani contrada largo da Milano anno (illegible) It also has an adjacent label reading “Milanollo,” and I can make out the words 24 Rue and Paris. There is some handwriting in this label that I cannot make out. The same luthier also repaired the instrument more than once, signing the instrument A. Blanchette, Montreal (with 1949 in one spot; I’m unable to read the other label but presumably, these repairs occurred on separate occasions.) Unique features: Neck graft, purfling wraps around the corners of the instrument. Neopolitan(?) scroll. I took the instrument to three different luthiers/appraisal experts and got vastly different opinions as to the instrument’s origin, age, and overall value. The first was a young appraiser at a high-end metropolitan shop. She told me that the instrument will cost $5000 in repairs alone, which far exceeds the instrument’s value. She said the instrument is “at least 100-150 years old” and that she believes it is German or Polish or Romanian in origin. The second was a luthier with extensive experience working with Neopolitan violins. He told me that this is “definitely a Neopolitan violin,” made prior to at least 1820, and that with the appropriate repairs, it would be a very decent instrument with great sound (if I’m willing to spend the money on it.) The third is a very young luthier with experience working with old and high-end violins (I was referred to him by my city’s symphony orchestra.) He told me my violin was made in 1800s Germany and is worth 1000-2000 maximum and that repairs would cost about $1000 (not worth it.) For good measure, I also sent photos of the instrument to Tarisio, which valued it at about $5000 but couldn’t estimate a date or place of origin. I’m thinking of taking this on as a restoration project, and given the varied responses (and the money I have already spent on this instrument), obviously I’m more hopeful that Luthier #2 was correct. However, I’m curious to know if anyone has additional input. More information: The previous owner was a multi-millionaire that had an extensive old and high-end violin collection, and he took this particular instrument from California to Montreal (3,000 miles away) for repairs on two separate occasions to see A. Blanchette, who specialized in rare instruments. (Who would make that effort for a garbage violin?) Photos attached: Any experts on Neopolitan violins or Matthias Albani violins, I’d especially appreciate your input. Thanks!!
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Hi! Could strings for a 1/4 size violin be used on a 1/8 inch violin? The smallest size on the strings I want is a 1/4, or I would order 1/8 size strings.
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To my dear Pegbox Friends , I am seeking suggestions/advice/ideas on ideal designs/models for - and how to voice, string, and set-up - a Violin or Viola that is specifically well-matched to play folk and spiritual music with one Steel String guitar and one Mountain Dulcimer and 1 -3 adult voices. The guitar is an all-Koa 00 12-fret which I designed, the dulcimer will be American Chestnut or Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos). Sometimes playing instrumental and sometimes with vocals. Performed unplugged in a house with hardwood floors and plaster walls and ceilings. No rush on replies. This is a coming winter project. Feel free to design and build vicariously through me. In the future, we could all publish an article together and include recordings of the finished product(s). If you have what you feel is the perfect finished instrument for this assignment, please tell us all about it. I may be willing and able to buy it. I have lots of well-aged violin-family tonewoods on my shelves to choose from: Sitka, Engelmann, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Tulip Tree (liridendron tulipifera), Black Walnut, Butternut, Boxwood, Osage Orange, Ebony, African Blackwood (dalbergia melanoxylon) I look forward to your thoughtful, useful replies and clean jokes. To show my appreciation for your time and effort I will make a blood donation on your behalf - hopefully none of you will need it. Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Randy O'Malley -
I don’t have a lot of information about this violin, can anyone help me Label : D’Orso Trady Marky Antonio Stradivari
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Hello I have a violin in my hands which says inside Jacobus Stainer in Absam prope Oenipontum 17. Any chance to be genuine and not copy? Thanks.
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Important note: I will be updating this thread over the next coming days and weeks to try and show as much of the strings that I can and to see if it's just the honeymoon phase and how long lasting the strings are. I recently bought a set of Rondo Gold strings that were recommended to me by my teacher who's in Vienna. She recommended both the Dynamo and Rondo Gold sets as she had good experiences with them, but I aimed for the more cost effective Rondo Gold which came in at $110.95 (May have been a pricing issue by the shop, but that's what they quoted). The violin I chose to put these strings are is a violin that's around 100 years old from Germany. With the Helicore strings it had on before the projection was very good and it had a rich sounding tone, although I wasn't a huge fan of the Helicore strings as they didn't fit what I wanted from the violin's sound and I wanted a nice little upgrade since I've never done a set of strings over $75. We kept all 4 fine tuners on as the tailpiece had slight damage to where they would go. We also changed out the plastic tubes on the A and E for a parchment piece for the E string. We tried it out in the shop and I could hear a nice difference. But waited until we got home to hear the difference fully. We tried it out in the living room with several pieces. Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5, Brahms Violin Concerto, Bach Partita No. 2, Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3, Vivaldi Summer, Paganini Caprice 24, and Vivaldi Violin Concerto A Minor. The major differences I noticed are, the colors of these springs explodes, and it somehow gets better the higher you go on the strings. The projection and control now is insane, it can output so much volume when I need it to, and soften up to a nice Pianissimo where needed and without losing quality of it's sound. Before it already projected pretty good, now it's just a beast waiting to be awakened. It also has so much color to them which is exactly what I wanted. The strings also have a very nice grip to them. Other notable differences is I don't notice any whistle on the E string since I hear that some gold strings has that issue. But this one doesn't seem to have that as an issue at all although it could just be that my violin accepted these strings very well as all violins are different and will react differently to different variables and items. And the chords for Bach Partita No. 2 comes out very nicely on these strings. I have nothing but praise for these strings. They're affordable and come with two E strings, one being gold plated, the other is tin plated. I will add some recordings as I get them done and I will update this thread over the coming days and weeks, especially after my solo performance is done where it'll matter most.
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Hello there, Recently; I noticed that the fingerboard on my instrument has developed significant wear and tear; affecting both playability and tone. As I am quite attached to this violin; I am eager to explore options for restoring it to its former glory. What material would be best suited for a replacement fingerboard? I have heard ebony is traditional; but are there other materials worth considering for tonal or durability reasons? How crucial is it to find a skilled luthier for this task? I want to en;sure that the replacement fingerboard is expertly crafted and prop;erly fitted to my violin. What should I expect in terms of cost for a fingerboard replacement? Are there any factors that might influence the price significantly? How long does the process typically take from start to finish? I am hopi;ng to minimize the time my violin is out of commission. Are there any special consid;erations or maintenance routines I should be aware of after the replacement is completed? I want to ensure the longevity of both the fingerboard and the violin as a whole. Also, I have gone through this: https://maestronet.com/forum/index.php?/topic/358410-violin-id-and-neck-repair-uipath-please-help-/ Additionally; if anyone has personal experiences or recommendations they would like to share regarding fingerboard replacements; I would greatly appreciate any insights you can offer. Thank you in advance for your help and advice. -
Last weekend I had the opportunity to photography this truly rare instrument: Crafted in 1755 by the renowned luthier Giovanni Battista Guadagnini in Milan, it's in amazing condition, with almost no repairs save for a beautifully crafted soundpost patch. This exceptional instrument is part of the NZSO Foundation’s collection, following a generous donation from Ainsley Walter. The photograph was achieved through the use of advanced medical endoscopy lenses and high-resolution Lumix cameras. In a meticulous process, I combined 613 individual images to craft an optical illusion that amplifies the internal space of the violin, presenting it with the grandeur of a concert hall. Part of my Architecture In Music series
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This is a new violin I found in Korea. The label says, "Alievo di morassi Y. C. Lee." Looks good to me… But Is it worth paying $4,000 for?
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Hello, I've been searching the Roth threads on this site and others and haven't found an answer to my question yet. I have a violin with a label that reads "Ernst Heinrich Roth Markneukirchen anno 1925 Copie Antonio Stradivarius" and has a stamp in the middle of the back that reads "Ernst Heinrich Roth Markneukirchen" in an oval pattern. The previous owner's deceased father bought it in the UK sometime in the 1920s (I assume no earlier than 1925). However, there is no serial number and there are no other markings. I am trying to find out whether this is an authentic Roth, and also what model it may be. Does anyone have information on this particular type of Roth label?
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Hi, I was browsing ebay for violins, and I came upon this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-OLD-FRENCH-EXPERIMENTAL-VIOLIN-GUSTAVE-TARLE-/161047958256?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257f34d2f0 What is that metal pin under the bridge foot for? It says the violin is experimental, but what is the use of that? Anyone have some insight on this? Thanks.
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Looking for assistance in identifying origin of this violin. It is labeled Friedrich August Heberlein Leipzig 1917. As you may already be aware, this is a distinction from the oval label cursive “Heberlin”. From my understanding, “Friedrich August Heberlin” was not a maker or relative of the famed Heberleins but just a name made by the distributing company, J.W. Jenkins and Sons started in 1912 according to one source. Could it be possible this 1917 violin was among the early years before they changed to the oval “Heberlin” or is there no connection there to begin with? In my research I was unable to find any more information online. Maybe there is something I missed or insight someone is willing to share. I’d also appreciate if you provide what you think an estimated value would be based off the photos provided. Thank you!
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Can you help me identify this violin, here are some pictures.
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Hi All, A friend of mine bought this violin for £1 at a carboot sale. Madness regarding even the amount of flamed maple. I ran a google image search and found this - https://www.isabellesviolins.com/gandbernardel/?photo=Back - by way of the purfling around the button (see image) - the perfling has the same diagonal split near the neck too - similar single piece flamed back and scroll - I can also see similar grafting on the head / scroll - F holes and perfling looks a bit different on front but have found others by the same maker that match. - It looks like someone has attacked it with a sander and crappy varnish on top?
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I’m not a full time professional player. However I do appreciate the different tones that different instruments provide and I have found that my preference in tone of a violin changes over time. I currently own a violin that likely is higher in price than what I “need” for what I use it for. While I did love the sound of this violin a couple of years ago when I purchased it, I’m finding it’s not necessarily what I’m wanting out of a violin now. The question is, when do you stop trading in or upgrading your violin? Obviously - if you have a violin that you absolutely love the sound of, you wouldn’t upgrade it. On the other hand, if the violin you own isn’t a violin you love the sound of any longer, do you continue to trade/upgrade until you do find that sound even if it goes above the price of what’s needed for your level of playing/use? Or do you stay with that violin and go on a search for different strings hoping to find a sound you’ll love? On the other hand, are you a person who appreciates the quality of instruments as the price goes higher and are interested in upgrading slowly as a manner of owning/playing some different, yet amazing, instruments over the course of your life? I’d be very interested in knowing how others feel about this topic and what your “strategy” has been in life as a violin player and owner!
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Hello Everyone, My name is Danielle and I am the grandaughter-in-law of San Diego violin maker, William Fulton. When he passed away, all of his violin wood, tools, books, etc were passed down to his daughter Shannon (my mother-in-law). Unfortunately, Shannon has become ill, so her son and I have been handling a lot of her personal affairs. We need to sell some of this in order to pay for some of Shannon's treatment, and I'm curious if anyone would be interested in purchasing any of these violin supplies. Everything is located in Rancho Bernardo, and I'd be more than willing to show someone what we've got. My email is danielletrains@gmail.com. Thank you! We'll be taking photos before the new year, to share with you. -
...I think. The Violin at the Amati auction today made 3000 UK pounds, that's $4000 American, $5000 Canadian (3600, 4800, 6000 with buyers premium). I was a disappointed underbidder, but well I stuck to my budget, or who knows where it would have ended! Sadly, no pictures to post, I always think it sad that they vanish from the Amati site as soon as the lot closes. There are some beautiful photos that would be a valuable resource if only we could see them, and would make a valuable addition to the images that we have in the Cozio Archive.
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I have a Roman Teller violin. The year appears to be 1966 and the model is 40/4. I am trying to get some information on the instrument and a value. Thank you.
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Hi! I am new to this site. I’ve been trying to find out what the line on my viola top plate is called. You can see it in the picture attached under the left f hole. My teacher couldn’t recall what it is called, but he says that good instruments have unique things like this that reinforces certain frequencies and provides better resonance. I don’t know how true that is, but I’d still like to find out what this line is called.
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