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Kirschnek No. 33
Kirschnek No. 33
A new, hand made violin of German origin. Two piece back of beautiful figure, red varnish over a golden ground. Made by a master maker at the Kirschnek workshop. Set up in our workshop with Dominant strings.
Jan Lorenz Maggini
Jan Lorenz Maggini
A handmade violin of Czech origin, by the foreman of the workshop that produces the Forsyth branded violins. An elegant instrument with a golden varnish over a tight figured two piece back. Double purlfing in the style of Paulo Maggini and attractively carved Boxwood fittings. Set up with Obligato strings.
Kirschnek No. 32
Kirschnek No. 32
A new, hand made violin of German origin. Two piece back of high figure, antiqued red varnish over a golden ground. Made by a master maker at the Kirschnek workshop. Set up in our workshop with Dominant strings.
Hawkes Professor
Hawkes Professor
A workshop made violin of French origin, dated 1923. Two piece back of medium figure, golden varnish. A well made instrument in excellent condition with no repairs or issues. Set up in our workshop with Dominant strings.
Unlabelled Amati pattern
Unlabelled Amati pattern
A workshop made violin of German origin, c1910. A well made violin, unlabelled but in the style of Amati. Two piece back of medium curl, golden varnish. Very good condition for its age. Set up in our workshop with Dominant strings. No. 68
Soundpost Heritage series Guarneri pattern.
Soundpost Heritage series Guarneri pattern.
A handmade violin of Chinese origin. Guarneri pattern. Heritage instruments are made by individual makers in a traditional Chinese workshop. Antiqued finish with a reddish varnish over a golden ground. A two piece back of broad figure.
Paesold Employee
Paesold Employee
A handmade violin of German origin. This instrument was made by an employee at the Paesold factory in Bubenreuth. The golden varnish has been beautifully antiqued and there is an attractive irregular figure in the Spruce top. Two piece back of medium figure. Set up with Dominant strings.
Kirschnek No. 19
Kirschnek No. 19
A new, workshop made violin of German origin. Two piece back of medium figure, antiqued red varnish over a golden ground. Set up in our workshop with Dominant strings.
Forsyth 8A
Forsyth 8A
A workshop made violin of Czech origin. Crafted to Forsyth specifications in Luby and set up by our resident luthier in Manchester.
Soundpost Made by Eastman. Concertante antiqued Guaneri pattern
Soundpost Made by Eastman. Concertante antiqued Guaneri pattern
A workshop made instrument of Chinese origin.
Paesold PA 803E
Paesold PA 803E
A workshop made instrument of German origin, dated 2006. Guarneri pattern. Two piece back with narrow figure, red brown varnish over a golden ground, set up with Dominants.
Sandner model 804
Sandner model 804
A workshop made instrument of German origin, dated 2005. Two piece back with attractive narrow figure, red varnish over a golden ground and gently antiqued. Set up with Tonica strings.
Forsyth 4A
Forsyth 4A
A workshop made violin of Czech origin. Crafted to Forsyth specifications in Luby and set up by our resident luthier in Manchester.
Unlabelled Early classical / Baroque violin
Unlabelled Early classical / Baroque violin
A workshop made violin of German origins, early 19th Century. One piece back of plain figure, brown varnish. A number of old, stable repairs and the back has been revarnished. An interesting violin set up in its original Baroque specifications.
Sandner model 702
Sandner model 702
A workshop made violin of German origin, dated 2005. Two piece back of broad figure, golden varnish. Set up with Tonica strings.
Forsyth model 29
Forsyth model 29
A workshop made violin of Czech origin. Crafted to Forsyth specifications in Luby and set up by our resident luthier in Manchester.
Hofner Number 8
Hofner Number 8
A new, workshop made violin of German origin. Two piece back of plain figure, brown varnish on a golden ground. Set up with Hofner synthetic strings.
Hidersine Venezia
Hidersine Venezia
A new, workshop made violin of Chinese origin. Two piece back of light figure, antiqued golden varnish. Supplied with a good quality case and bow. Workshop upgraded in our workshop with Tonica strings.
Forsyth model 28
Forsyth model 28
A workshop made violin of Czech origin. Crafted to Forsyth specifications in Luby and set up by our resident luthier in Manchester.
Unlabelled Lions Head
Unlabelled Lions Head
A workshop made violin of German origin, c1880s. Two piece back of medium figure, brown varnish. Set up in our workshop with Tonica strings. no 70
Forsyth model 26
Forsyth model 26
A workshop made violin of Czech origin. Crafted to Forsyth specifications in Luby and set up by our resident luthier in Manchester.
Westbury Antique 3/4
Westbury Antique 3/4
A workshop made 3/4 size violin of Chinese origin. Two piece back of gentle figure with a red varnish. Set up in our workshop with Dominant strings
Unlabelled Saxon Strad pattern
Unlabelled Saxon Strad pattern
A workshop made violin of Saxon origin, c1870s and labelled -Copie de Antonius Stradivarius-. Two piece back of attractive figure. A little crude in appearance but plays with a lively and very pleasant tone. Set up in our workshop with Hidersine strings. no. 65
Forsyth model 23
Forsyth model 23
A factory made violin of Chinese origin. Manufactured to Forsyth specifications in Beijing and set up by our resident luthier in Manchester. A shaped case and bow are included.
Forsyth model 21
Forsyth model 21
A factory made violin of Chinese origin. Manufactured to Forsyth specifications in Beijing and set up by our resident luthier in Manchester. A shaped case and bow are included.