1890s Hopf 4/4 (German-made) Violin

I do like the old Hopf fiddles -- the squarer shoulders, the husky sound perfect for double-stops, the folksy styling -- they're nice. Clearly these aren't "true" Hopf-family violins, but these German-made, factory-build, late-1800s imports are what we mostly see over here. Yes -- the ones with the burned-in stamp on the back.

A customer's father fixed this one up a while back and so its only need when it got here was a setup. Unlike many Hopfs, this one's a bit fancier in looks and has a one-piece back with pretty flame throughout. It also has a nice, aftermarket chinrest.

Repairs included: setup, minor adjustments.


Top wood: solid spruce

Back & sides wood: solid flamed maple

Bridge: maple

Fingerboard: ebonized maple

Neck wood: maple


String height: fiddle-style/lower
Strings: unknown synthetic

Neck shape: medium C, thicker maple board

Neck relief: straight


Scale length: 12 1/2"

Nut width: 7/8"

Body length: 14"

Body width: 8"

Body depth: 1 1/2" + arching

Weight: 1 lb 1 oz


Condition notes: overall it's in good shape but it does show finish wear and tear throughout including some "lining" on the top that looks like it's hairline cracks but it's not. The scroll has a chip out of the side of it (the "bump") on the bass side. 


It comes with: a good hard case.


















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