GeorgeH Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I have played this unlabeled violin for 35 years after having purchased it privately from a woman whose husband played it for 55 years in orchestras. Some people have suggested it is French, others think it is German. I was wondering if any experts here might offer an opinion on it. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uguntde Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Maybe Collin-Mezin trying to make a Winterling copy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin swan Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi Ulrich! Looks like Markneukirchen through and through to me .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ratcliffiddles Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi Ulrich! Looks like Markneukirchen through and through to me .... Agree! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassClef Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Nice job posting photos on your first post, most aren't allowed to do this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addie Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 That purfling proves its origin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uguntde Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 ... in a competition to make the longest Guarneri f-holes ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeH Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks for your replies! The long narrow Guarneri f-holes are an interesting artistic feature of this violin. The holes at the top of each f-hole are the smallest that I have ever seen on a full-size violin. I have not seen other violins with this particular pattern. I have wondered if this was a style of an individual maker, shop, or region. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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