1920s Guarnerius-Copy (Likely German) 4/4 Violin

This is a nice-quality, probably German-made, 4/4 violin with a bogus Guarnerius label in the bass f-hole on the inside. My guy Andy has entirely gone through this and it's playing beautifully and has a good, clean, straight-up sort-of sound that will cut easily in a jam or session.

I'm guesstimating it's a 1920s-era instrument judging by the build but I can't say for sure. The top has very tight grain, the flamed maple used in the back and sides is easy on the eyes, and the "carmely nut-brown" finish color is and excellent choice.

Repairs included: seam repairs, some board planing, bridge cut/fitting, soundpost set, new tailgut, peg adjustments/replacement as needed, previously a replacement nut (bone), cleaning, and setup work.


Weight: 1 lbs 1 oz

Scale length: 12 3/4"

Nut width: 15/16"

Body length: 14 1/8"

Body width: 8 1/4"

Body depth: 1 5/8" + arching


Top wood: solid spruce

Back & sides wood: solid flamed maple

Bridge: maple

Fingerboard: ebony, synthetic tailpiece

Neck wood: maple


String height: fiddler's (low/quick)
Strings: D'Addario Ascente

Neck shape: medium C/D

Neck relief: hair of relief


Condition notes: it has an average amount of wear and tear on the edges, a dark splotch in the finish on the back, and mild scritchy-scratch here and there throughout. The pegs are mismatched but work just fine.


It comes with: a decent lightweight case.


Consignment tag: R5

















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