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.
Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin was born in Mirecourt, France in 1841. He came from a family of luthiers and apprenticed with his father. He worked for Nicolas-François Vuillaume in Brussels before opening his own shop in Paris in 1868. He was widely regarded as one of the top French luthiers of his time, with many considering his instruments superior to others. In addition to violins, violas, cellos, and basses, he also made bows. Collin-Mezin passed away in Paris in 1923.
Mezzoforte carbon fibre violins are carefully assembled by an expert luthier in the Mezzoforte workshop in Germany and undergo rigorous testing before being sold.
• Amazing projection
• Striking dark appearance
• Warm and Brilliant sound
• Strong and stable carbon fibre material
• Comfortable playability even in higher positions
This is the German Violin Hagen Weise 2019. Hagen Weise dedicated himself to making fine violins and other instruments in his shop, producing 150 to 200 violins per day.
Pietro Lombardi VL502 Violin features the following:
• Each instrument is meticulously calibrated for optimum sound production
• Highly select spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back, sides, and scroll
• Hand-applied, multi-layer amber spirit varnish
• Ebony fingerboard and boxwood fittings
• Guarneri patterns
• Available in full size (4/4)
This is a Romanus Violin made from Bird-Eye Maple. This was crafted in Transylvania, Romania for Animato Strings. Animato Strings has the largest selection of new and old stringed instruments in Australia, including Asian-handcrafted instruments, and European, and Antique stringed instruments.
The Cremona Master Violin, crafted exclusively for Animato Strings in Brisbane, Australia, in 2013, is a testament to the artistry and precision of violin making. Animato Strings is a leading authority in Brisbane for string instruments, offering a wide selection of instruments for musicians and enthusiasts.
This Violin is Labelled (Copy) August Reichers which is made in Berlin. August Reichers (1836 – 1893) is a German violin maker who learned his trade in Markneukirchen, Germany under Carl Friedrich Fickers.
This French violin, made around 1925, is nearly a century old. Animato Strings offers a wide range of instruments—both new and antique—from various countries, with prices from under $200 to $100k. Their workshop specializes in expert restoration and setup services.
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.
