1930s Czech-made 4/4 Violin

This one is labeled as a Stradivarius copy in the soundhole and "made in Czechoslovakia." It's nicely-made and has good fittings. In an interesting twist, it has period friction pegs installed at the headstock -- bakelite-buttoned things with screw-adjustable tension (much like uke or banjo pegs from the time) to keep the pegs tight to the pegbox.

I think the sound of this guy -- woody and midsy -- suits a fiddler's playing best. It has a neat double-stop tone but is maybe a bit too relaxed and dry for a classical player.

Repairs included: mild adjustments.

Top wood: solid spruce

Back & sides wood: solid flamed maple

Bridge: maple

Fingerboard: ebony

Neck wood: maple

String height: low -- fiddler's
Strings: unknown, steel core or stranded steel core I think

Neck shape: slim-medium C

Neck relief: straight

Scale length: 12 3/4"

Nut width: 7/8"

Body length: 14"

Body width: 8 1/4"

Body depth: 1 5/8" + arching

Weight: 1 lb 1 oz

Condition notes: the instrument itself is in good health with no cracks and a decent neck angle. It does have plenty of mild wear and tear to the body, however, via small scratches, nicks, and tiny dings here and there.

It comes with: a ratty old case that serves for storage.