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Violin made in Markneukirchen, circa 1930
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. By the 1930s, workshops like the Roth company were making very high-grade instruments, well-informed by the making in Paris and elsewhere.
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 this violin
This violin was made in Markneukirchen around 1930. The model shows the influence of both Stradivari and Amati.
The violin has a two piece back of quarter-sawn maple, with ribs and scroll to match. The front is two pieces of straight-grained spruce, and the varnish is a shaded golden-brown in colour.
The violin has a length of back of 360 mm.
How does it sound?
This is a classy, well-balanced instrument that plays very reliably. It has a particularly silvery E string, and the sound remains strong in higher positions.
Condition
The violin is in very good condition. It is currently fitted with geared pegs.
Further information
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