c.1971 E.R. Pfretzschner 3/4 Violin
The last several violins through the shop all sold without a chance for me to take some photos, so as a determined blogger, I snapped these shots of this nice Pfretzschner 3/4 violin before its fate became the same. For starters, this has some serious body sensitivity and pickup -- playing low notes and multiple strings was jarring my teeth through the chin rest! Yes, good, strong tone, without a doubt!
These violins were made in W. Germany and imported to the US. This one came along with a good case and decent Glasser bow. As far as I can tell it's all-original save one replaced tuner peg, and a couple of newer fine tuners which I removed and stashed in the case.
It's seen a lot of wear as it was most likely used by kids learning in school programs. Nevertheless, solid build has kept this fiddle in good shape structurally except for a bit of "lower bout" rim missing on the top. I had to reset the neck and set the soundpost, but that's pretty common on any older violin.
Good quality materials throughout -- very tight-grained spruce top with nicely flamed maple back and sides -- and good workmanship.
Back.
Back detail.
Nice flame.
Peg box.
Manufacturer's label, 1971.
And apparently setup in 1973.
Comments
You rememind me here I need to play my strat copy violin more often! Don't know the year. Inherited from a closet in long island 1985. Cost almost $300 to fix. Wish I had bow-re-string bux now. Bet you love your job!
This is a drool site for me...
Sometimes it's overwhelming but it's always interesting and I definitely get a lot of satisfaction out of it!
And speaking of violins: they're certainly an easy way to sink a lot of cash! Just finding decent strings is a pretty good out-of-pocket expense.
There is one that says Roth shop adjusted; Reg#6H4710; Date 6/66.
The other says ER Pfretzschner 1905 or can it 1965?
You advice will be most appreciated. Thank you.