1924 John Friedrich & Brother 3/4 Violin

John Friedrich & Brother were an importer and retailer in the US, though it's been suggested they made their own instruments as well. This one is clearly a nicer-grade instrument and built in Markneukirchen in Germany. It shares the same label style as other instruments for sale from fancy violin shops listed in the $3000s-and-up range.

Andy has done a good job getting it back in order -- fitting a bridge, setting the soundpost, and addressing any loose seams and whatnot. It's ready to play and enjoy and has a good, rich sound.

Repairs included: setup, minor board plane, bridge fitting, minor work to seams, etc...

• Weight: 0 lbs 15 oz
• Scale length: 11 3/4"
• Nut width: 13/16"
• Body length: 13 1/8"
• Body width: 7 1/2"
• Body depth: 1 1/2"
• Bridge height: 1 1/8" on center
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid flamed maple
• Bridge: maple w/insert
• Fingerboard: ebony
• Neck wood: maple
• String height: between fiddle and classical
• Strings: Pearse
• Neck shape: slim-medium C
• Neck relief: straight

Condition notes: it's in very good shape but does show average usewear/handling-wear throughout. There's "antiquing" to the finish under said wear that was probably done when it was made. Many period violins have such looks "baked-in."

It comes with: a good hard case and bow.

Consignment tag: EJ-WW