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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.
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.
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.
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.
Laberk Copie De Stradivarius
Laberk Copie De Stradivarius
A workshop made violin of French origin, c1910s. Some wear to the varnish in keeping with an instrument of this age but no structural issues. Set up in our workshop with Thomastic vision strings.
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.
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.
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.
Song Lobed Violin
Song Lobed Violin
A workshop made violin of Chinese origin. Lobed outline with Stradivari Sunrise style decorative purfling.
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 three quarter size
Unlabelled three quarter size
A workshop made violin of German origin, c1900. Generally good condition with a small amount of wear to the varnish consistant with an instrument of its age. Golden varnish, two piece back with an attractive tight figure. Black painted eging to the scroll. Set up in our workshop with Dominant strings.
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.