Travisd Posted August 31 Report Share Posted August 31 Been in the market to buy a Viola for a while and saw this on eBay. It appears neat but unsure of its authenticity and the price seems to be lower than what I see by this maker in other shops. Your expert opinion is appreciated. https://www.ebay.com/itm/166790630267?_nkw=Leo+Aschauer&itmmeta=01J6KG017N9E2NYVRNA47ZTPAW&hash=item26d57f0b7b:g:S2QAAOSwAltmVo5t&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKlLQwpXyUBQp6kiJwMwj5HE6bo38FhtBK9jljmPdrGJzpPhY6BkEQTJValK2BwenImFRO2f1Q7qU8YG%2BTZec8ldZajWh3mhTQ6%2FeRZwrp2BmFvAAUIy%2BE1gHcGa79K%2FJV7N8Xfk5PGl%2FYDJF%2F%2BhuapRnpa0IzNIjIV4TjwZ4rv2cE9ABFEjEAgeokY2roletwOTWwdnM8NTz3w2IwD7A00HItj7jj%2F3cPFsPw6FyadJ8jF1lpB9eOFouNiEuuW2xFvgt5Nrd8TI61Pce9%2BVdxFACqweJUCdhozh8lMRwxbSjA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBM9pOA8LRk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsaunders Posted August 31 Report Share Posted August 31 Searched for 'aschauer' in All Content (maestronet.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBK Posted August 31 Report Share Posted August 31 This instrument offered is almost identical to one which belonged to my stand partner back in 1968 when I played viola in the New Jersey Symphony. He got his Ashauer from Moennig in Philadelphia. Nice viola, but the price is no bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deans Posted September 1 Report Share Posted September 1 It looks right to me. I think it would be a good choice. M&son was picky about the German instruments that left their shop. However, given that its Ebay, there are dozens of pitfalls. I would only think about it after examining it in person. And of course after looking at other instruments in your price range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeissica Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Several of his instruments found with a Google search - seems the typical listing price is $15K or so. If this one is in good condition with no obvious problems, the price seems reasonable. I think it sounds pretty good based on the video sample, although I'd want to hear it and play it in person. However, "seller does not accept returns", so be aware of that. I'd at least want to show it to my local luthier before spending even that amount of money. As others have pointed out, it is always worth visiting a shop or two and stating a budget, then try several instruments in that price range before deciding on anything. https://www.google.com/search?q=Leo+Aschauer+viola&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS993US993&oq=Leo+Aschauer+viola&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQABiABBiiBDIKCAIQABiABBiiBDIGCAMQRRg9MgYIBBBFGDwyBggFEEUYPNIBCDIxNjZqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Richwine Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 I had one of similar vintage that I acquired from the original owner who had played it for over 50 years.. Around that time, Aschauer's varnish hardened very slowly and printed badly from any pressure from case linings, ets. This one had been repaired several times and still had printing showing from later years. That might be something to look for. IN general It looks close to the one I had. Good viola. She won a full scholarship on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strad O Various Jr. Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 seller does not accept returns, very bad idea to purchase, plus story is these weren't actually made by Aschauer but by his students in most cases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsaunders Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Drescher cites Aschauers personal manuscript CV from the VDG. He learnt in Mittenwald from 1906 until 1910, then worked for Wilfer in Leipzig, then briefly for Gärtner in Stuttgart. Then he did hid Meisterprüfung in Stuttgart, 1922 and became director of the Geigenbauschule in Mittenwald in the same year. He worked as Violin School director until his retirement in 1957. He then made (?)violins on his own account until 1969, which he largely sold via his son Ludwig who had moved to America, which I suppose explains why they do not appear here. In Europe, they sold the student violins (fairly cheaply) to the trade. I presume these “Aschauer” fiddles are the American equivalent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyo Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 I heard his name was often placed on violins produced by senior students at the Geigenbauschule. £15k sounds like a couple of orders of magnitude higher than the prices I have seen in London auctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isadoren Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 Seller says that by tomorrow listing would be removed and sent to Tarisio. I doubt he'd get anywhere close to current asking price. If you're satisfied with what you see, wait it out once it gets to Tarisio and bid there, then you can procure condition report and guarantee etcetera, and likely at a more affordable price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travisd Posted September 15 Author Report Share Posted September 15 On 9/14/2024 at 7:07 AM, isadoren said: Seller says that by tomorrow listing would be removed and sent to Tarisio. I doubt he'd get anywhere close to current asking price. If you're satisfied with what you see, wait it out once it gets to Tarisio and bid there, then you can procure condition report and guarantee etcetera, and likely at a more affordable price Retail for that viola everywhere I see is above 15K. With Tarisios comission and other charges, I dont see it becoming any cheaper. And yes, the seller had communicated to me as well that he or she will be sending it to Tarisio auctions but I thought it was a pressure tactic to sell It appears the listing is also removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uguntde Posted Wednesday at 07:27 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 07:27 PM https://violin-leonhardt.de often sell Aschauer Violins and Violas. They are good instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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