1920s German (Bruno) 4/4 Strad-Copy Violin

This is a nice, clear-sounding violin with just a touch of huskiness when played with double-stops. It's German-made, probably from the 1910s-1920s, and has a Bruno (retailer house) label inside telling us it's a Strad-style copy.

It has attractive figure in the maple throughout the back and ribs, an ebony fingerboard and good fittings, a tightly-grained spruce top, and a relaxed, comfortable look about it. My guy Andy has just gone through it and it's in good order, playing nicely, and ready to go.

It shows some mild wear throughout but overall it looks ship-shape and trim.

Repairs included: fingerboard leveling, minor seam repairs, bridge and soundpost fitting, cleaning, adjustments, and setup.

Weight: 1 lb 1 oz

Scale length: 13 1/8"

Nut width: 7/8"

Body length: 14"

Body width: 8 1/8"

Body depth: 1 1/2" (low arch top/back)

Top wood: solid spruce

Back & sides wood: solid flamed maple

Bridge: maple

Fingerboard: ebony

Neck wood: maple

String height: fiddler's
Strings: Thomastik Vision (or similar -- I think)

Neck shape: slim-medium C

Neck relief: straight

Condition notes: it has a more modern tailpiece with integrated fine tuners and replacement bridge, but the rest of the fittings appear original. It's also crack-free save an old fill/repair to the center seam on the back/lower bout area. There's mild scratching/usewear throughout but overall it looks nice.

It comes with: an inexpensive but functional case.

Consignment tag: R5