Regis Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Anyone have recent experience with violins being made in Poland. Heard one recently (couldn't get name) that sounded a 'lot' better than higher quality Chineese or Romainian factory violins I've heard. I don't know anything about Polish violins and would like to learn some. I'd appreciate any opinions or references (in English). Thank you, Regis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamawelder Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 I don't know about violins, but I play a modern Polish workshop cello (until I make my own). It is a Guarnieri model and the label reads Crakovia Polania inside. It really has a rich sound and I am very satisfied with it. It holds up to much more expensive handmade cellos. There is also a maker who name is something like Schloktowski who handmakes nice instruments. I assume they both make violins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 I don't have any experience with violins made in Poland, but I do own a very nice violin made by a Polish maker who now lives in Chicago. His name is Wladek Stopka and I think his instruments are outstanding. Exquisite workmanship, models and wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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