How do I identify a violin maker?
You can find a label inside the (usually) left hand f-hole in the violin. Not all violins have labels, and you may have to blow away the dust and move the violin under the light to see whether yours does. Many labels are fake, but even fake labels might give an idea of who made the violin.
What is the rarest violin?
One is the violin by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu “ex-Carrodus”. It is worth around 5.1 million euros and was built in 1741 Cremona. The “Carrodus” was named after the English violinist John Carrodus in whose possession it was for many years.
Which brand violin is best?
The Best Violin Brands and Models
| Rank | Brand / Model |
|---|---|
| 1. | D Z Strad Model 301 |
| 2. | Nikola Zubak by Kennedy |
| 3. | Stentor 1500 |
| 4. | Bunnel Pupil by Kennedy |
How much is the Messiah Stradivarius violin worth?
approximately $200 million
The “Messiah Stradivarius” is considered the most expensive violin globally, with a value of approximately $200 million. It is currently in a collection at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England.
Who made the violin in Markneukirchen in 1716?
G. A. Pfretzchner Markneukirchen nach Antonious Straduarius Cremonae faciebat Anno 1716 Violin G. A Pfretzchner is the violin maker. He made the violin in Markneukirchen.
How big is a Durrschmidt Markneukirchen violin?
Durrschmidt Markneukirchen. Label Reads Reproduction of (hand written) Joseph Guarnaruis (then 3 words I cannot make out) No III Serie C303 1723 Jahr 1929. full size violin. 23.25″ length. 14″ body, 8″ Lower bout. 1 piece flame back.
What happened to the Markneukirchen Musikwinkel?
Many Markneukirchen violin-makers left for West Germany, establishing a community in Schoenbach and Bubenreuth that blossomed while the rest of the Musikwinkel dwindled.
What is Markneukirchen famous for?
Markneukirchen also hosts an international instrument-making competition, which alternates each year between string and wind instruments. Throughout its long and sometimes difficult history, Markneukirchen retains its important place in the past, present, and future of violin-making.