This is the Conrad Gotz Bohemian Model Violin, model number 108. The Bohemian model is one of the seven different violin models produced by renowned German violin maker Conrad Gotz. Each model is produced with different qualities of tonewoods to provide the best wood quality and hardware. For over 30 years of existence, Conrad Gotz violins are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and design.
Bohemian models are characterized by their ebony finishings, dark brown antique base tone with dark red shading. A reliable type of violin for indoor and outdoor environments.
A fine example of the Caspar da Salo Violin, made by C.F. Schuster & Sohn around 1900, as indicated on its label. This violin is known for its distinctive purfling design. Gasparo da Salò, also known as Gaspar Bertolotti, was one of the earliest luthiers and an expert double bass player, with around 80 surviving instruments.
This is an Amati Copy German violin made around 1880. Nicola Amati came from a family of luthiers who became a master luthier and was considered the famous luthier in their clan.
This is an Eduard Tauscher Violin made in Erlbach, Markneukirchen Germany in around 1920. Eduard Tauscher is a German luthier who by obtaining top-quality tonewoods from various sources manages to produce high-quality instruments with warm, mature, and balanced sound full of character and volume.