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Item Overview
* Instrument: 4/4 Full-Size Violin / Fiddle
* Estimated Origin: Saxon (Vogtland / Markneukirchen) or Bohemian Regional School
* Estimated Era: Late 18th Century (c. 1790–1830)
* Label: facsimile label Jais
* Construction Style: Traditional "Built-on-the-Back" (BOB) method (No lower or upper corner blocks)
* Package Inclusions: High-Quality Case, New Premium Set Up, new bow, and Eudoxa Strings
Premium "Ready-To-Play" Luthier Setup
Unlike many antique instruments sold online that require hundreds of dollars in bench fees to make playable, this violin has been completely, professionally serviced and set up for performance:
* Brand New Bridge: Custom-carved and perfectly fit maple bridge optimized for tone, projection, and string clearance.
* Premium Fitting Set: Freshly installed premium pegs, coordinating chinrest, and matching tailpiece for smooth, stable tuning and optimal comfort.
* Pirastro Eudoxa Gut Strings: Strung with a brand-new set of premium Pirastro Eudoxa strings. These traditional, hand-polished German sheep-gut core strings perfectly complement the naturally warm, complex historical voice of this 200+ year-old instrument.
Included Accessories
* Carbon Fiber Violin Bow: Comes with a genuine, high-quality carbon fiber bow.
* High-Quality Case: Included is a premium, structurally reinforced violin case offering outstanding crush protection, climate insulation, and ample storage for accessories and sheet music.
Detailed Description & Historical Features
This is a genuine, beautifully crafted late 18th-early 19th century European violin, most likely originating from the historic Saxon or Bohemian lutherie traditions. Unlike modern factory trade instruments, this violin is an authentic bench-made antique displaying significant age and remarkable structural character.
* Traditional Built-on-the-Back Construction: Built freehand without an internal mold, the C-bout ribs meet the upper and lower ribs in a distinct, flush miter pushed cleanly right to the edge of the wood corners. Because of this historical regional geometry, the instrument was intentionally constructed completely without internal upper or lower corner blocks.
* Authentic Neck Graft: The scroll is original to the instrument and features a beautifully executed, historic neck graft visible through the pegbox cheek. This confirms the violin underwent a professional 19th-century modernizing conversion from its original Baroque setup.
* There is an old heel repair from on the heel is broken which includes a doll that extends underneath the fingerboard into the heel of the violin and is structurally sound.
* One-Piece / Reinforced Lower Rib: The flamed maple bottom rib wraps continuously around the endpin block, a classic hallmark of early Germanic craftsmanship.
* Premium Tonewoods & Varnish: Features a tight, straight-grained spruce top and a highly attractive, deeply flamed maple back plate. The original dark amber-brown varnish shows beautiful, authentic oxidation and natural wear from centuries of handling. The f-holes are widely spaced with an upright, prominent posture typical of the era.
Condition Report & Structural Health
This instrument has been heavily played, respected, and well-maintained over its long life. It is structurally stable and structurally sound.
* Top Plate Repairs: There are 4 historical cracks on the top spruce plate. All 4 have been professionally repaired, leveled perfectly smooth, and cleated from the inside. The repairs are tightly closed, stable, and completely flush to the touch.
* Critical Safety Zones: Most importantly, there are absolutely no soundpost cracks and no bass bar cracks on either the top or back plates.
* General Wear: The instrument exhibits natural, honest cosmetic wear, including micro-crater texture on the back plate from clothing friction, minor varnish chips, and edge wear consistent with a 200 year-old violin.
Measurements (Approximate)
* [Tweak Tip: Add exact measurements here using a flexible tape measure across the arching]
* Length of Back: __ 14 inches
* Upper Bout Width: __6.25 inches
* Middle (C) Bout Width: __ 4.25 inches
* Lower Bout Width: __ 8 inches
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### Pricing, Payment & Secure Terms
* Buy It Now Price: $3,450 USD (Best Offer Enabled)
* Shipping Policy: Ships within 5 business days via FedEx/UPS Ground. Packed in an oversized, double-walled box with custom instrument-suspension padding. Full shipping insurance and signature tracking requirements are fully covered in the shipping cost.
* Return Policy: 14-Day Return Window. We understand that finding the right acoustic match requires playing the instrument. Buyers may return the instrument package within 14 days in its original condition for a refund. Return shipping and return insurance are the responsibility of the buyer. A $75 restocking fee applies.
* Questions: Please feel free to message for additional photographs or specific structural inquiries before offerding.
