1920s German-made Strad-copy Fine-Quality 4/4 Violin

Overview: The vast majority of German-import violins are so-so but can sound and play nicely when fixed-up. This one is a Strad copy of the type that would have been more "up front" in something like the Met Music catalog back in the day. It's got a one-piece back, is elegantly-carved, and is a clean-lined instrument built to a higher spec than average. The varnish glows nicely and it plays a treat. I'm guesstimating on age, but it is likely late '20s to early '30s judging by the label style and cut.

Repairs included: Manny planed the board just a bit and set it up. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 1 lb 0 oz
• Scale length: 12 7/8"
• Nut width: 7/8"
• Neck shape: slim C
• Neck depth near nut: 45/64"
• Neck depth before heel: 25/32"
• Body length: 14”
• Body width: 8 1/8"
• Body depth: 1 1/2"
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid flamed maple
• Bridge: maple
• Fingerboard: ebony
• Neck wood: maple
• String height: between classical and fiddle
• Strings: synthetic core
• Action height: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble at octave

Condition notes: It's pretty dang clean but does have light scratches here and there and a few small dings. The tailpiece, chinrest, and pegs are likely replacements. 

It comes with: It has a good semi-hard/flight-style case.

Consignment tag: TMST