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Violin made in Markneukirchen, circa 1900
About Markneukirchen violins
This violin was made in Markneukirchen, a small town in the Saxony region of Germany famous for its great number of violin-making workshops. The town is less than 10 km away from Luby, its Czech equivalent, leading to a great deal of crossover between the two towns. At the beginning of the twentieth century, a huge number of instruments were being made in the town each year, at a variety of different grades.
The town remains active as a centre of violin making today, with over 100 different instrument workshops and a charming museum dedicated to its extraordinary history.
About the violin
This violin was made in Markneukirchen around 1920 and is modelled after the instruments of Stradivari.
The violin has a two piece back of quarter-sawn maple, the figuration descending from the centre joint. The ribs are of similar wood, and the scroll is of plainer maple. The front is two pieces of straight-grained spruce and the varnish is a rich, unshaded reddish-amber.
The violin has a length of back of 359 mm.
How does it sound?
This violin has a rich, velvety lower register, with power distributed evenly across the strings. It's very resonant and speaks easily.
Condition
The violin is in very good condition, with some minor wear to the varnish.
Further information
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