This Hagen Weise Violin is a Guarneri model made in Germany. The images show various features of the Guarneri pattern as well as the remarkable craftmanship of Hagen Weise.
Hagen Weise is a luthier born in Dresden. He started his apprenticeship in the late 1980s at Musima in East Germany. He was creating classical guitars ranging up to four hundred guitars per day. After that, Weise joined Roderisch Paesold Company in Bubenreuth, Germany in 1991 and switched to making violins. In 2004 Weise completed his Master's in violin making. Then he collaborated with a colleague who worked at Höfner Klaus Clement to start their own workshop. Since 2004 Hagen Weise dedicated himself to making fine violins and other instruments in his shop, producing 150 to 200 violins per day.
This is a French JTL Virtuoso Violin Copy (c 1900) of Francisco Ruggieri dated 1671. Ruggieri was a skilled instrument maker from a renowned family of luthiers in Cremona, Italy. JTL represents Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy & Cie, a French musical instrument manufacturing company established by Louis Emile Jérôme Thibouville and Marguerite Hyacinthe Lamy in the early 1900s.
The Jaradius Violin stands out for its blend of reliable performance, warm and clear sound, and consistent playability. Its thoughtful craftsmanship ensures both visual appeal and musical responsiveness, while the solid build promises lasting stability. This instrument is a great option for musicians who appreciate comfort, tonal flexibility, and a faithful response to their playing style.
Charles Collin-Mezin was born in Mirecourt, France, in 1841. He came from a family of luthiers and was skilled in crafting violins, violas, cellos, basses, and bows.
This is a French Violin Copy of 1651 Nicolaus Amatus Cremone, Mirecourt. Nicola Amati came from a family of luthiers but was considered the most famous luthier in their clan.
Manby Violin with Original Fretted Fingerboard made about 1920. This Violin is of the highest quality, crafted by Manby - who has workshops in Italy, London, New York, Paris, Melbourne and Sydney.