A very well-made and beautiful-looking replica of a violin by Johann Baptiste Schweitzer made around 1890. It has a unique "Mulko" style - (crisscross plate) chinrest.
Johann Baptist Schweitzer was born in 1790 in Pécs, Hungary. He studied with Franz Geissenhof in Vienna and was regarded as one of the finest makers. Adopting a more classical approach to classical models, he emulated Amati and Stradivari patterns with some authenticity. Schweitzer greatly influenced the next generation of makers in Austria, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia.
This Maestro Stradivarius Violin Replica from Cremona was sourced by Animato Strings in 2016. Animato Strings has been around for nearly 30 years, carrying Asian-handcrafted instruments, and new European instruments as well as antique violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
This Violin has the signature of an Italian Maker Renato Scrollavezza who was greatly admired and considered to be among the most notable modern Italian makers of the post-war era. He also won numerous prizes and medals in international competitions. This violin could have been made by one of his Japanese students - see the descrirtoion for details.
Norwegian folk violin music is primarily associated with the Hardanger fiddle, a national instrument with 8-9 strings, four of which are bowed and the rest are sympathetic strings that resonate and add overtones. This unique instrument is known for producing a polyphonic sound used in traditional dances and music, and it is often ornately decorated with carvings and inlay.
This is a French-made Violin crafted around 1880. This is one of the Animato Strings' largest selections of new and old instruments in Australia including Asian-handcrafted instruments, new European instruments, and a wide range of antique stringed instruments such as this one.
This violin is Labelled Collin-Mezin and was made in Paris dated 1911. Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin came from a line of luthiers where he created various instruments considered superior to other new instruments. This violin is most likely an early copy.
The Giuseppe Marcello Violin Outfit Includes:
• Good Standard Bow
• Good Standard Case
• Good Rosin
Setup & Warranty:
• This instrument has been set up by Animato and enjoys a full-year warranty.
This is the Cestmir Musil Violin made in Prague dated 1939. Čestmír Musil was a popular Prague violin maker during the 20th century.
This 4/4-size Stradivarius Violin Replica was made for Animato Strings Australia in 2010. Antonio Stradivari is a world-renowned violin maker known for creating some of the most famous and expensive violins. Animato Strings offers the largest selection of new and antique instruments in Australia. Their on-site workshop is staffed with experts who can cater to your specific needs.
