1930s Unmarked German 4/4 Violin

Overview: My friend Forrest used this as a backup fiddle for years and it's got a clean, even, direct sound that's really suited to old-time work. It's unmarked and likely German-made from around the 1920s-1930s. It has a maple fingerboard that was "ebonized" when made, like many of these imports had. The tailpiece has nice decorative elements and it has a one-piece, nicely-flamed-maple back as well. The ruddy "sunburst" finish is distinctive and the rubbed corners give it a binding-like contrast at the edges. It looks great and I can see why he enjoyed this for so many years.

Repairs included: It came in setup and ready to roll.

• Weight: 1 lb 1 oz
• Scale length: 12 3/4"
• Nut width: 7/8"
• Neck shape: slim-medium C/softest V
• Neck depth near nut: 25/32"
• Neck depth before heel: 51/64"
• Body length: 14"
• Body width: 8"
• Body depth: 1 1/2"
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid flamed maple, 1-piece back
• Bridge: maple
• Fingerboard: maple
• Neck wood: maple
• String height: between classical and fiddle
• Strings: steel/rope core (I believe)
• Action height: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble at octave

Condition notes: There are plenty of scratches and small nicks and dings throughout and various wear but overall it's in good order.

It comes with: It has some sort of older case.

Consignment tag: FRNT