VIOLINS $5000-$10,000

Core Select Violin

What happens when you combine internationally-renowned craftsmanship with select European tonewoods? A breathtaking violin with amazing tonal qualities! Well-aged European spruce and maple are crafted by the award-winning makers in the Ming Jiang Zhu workshop, each violin is made by hand using traditional Italian methods to achieve professional-quality tone and range of dynamics. Well-balanced, the G-string has plenty of depth and power which transitions evenly across all strings to a soloistic E-string. Optimal setup with Aubert bridge, boxwood fittings, and Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold strings. Stradivari pattern.

Core Select Violin

Our new 1720 Stradivari violin copy represents some of the best that China has to offer today in the way of fine violins. It's red to golden-brown old-recipe oil varnish is meticulously applied and antiqued down to the finest detail. These instruments are made of Bosnian maple and Italian spruce, both naturally aged for at least 50 years. Their tonal quality is in the dark to medium range with exceptional versatility. They project with great clarity while retaining a warm quality under the player's ear. These are not overly-thinned instruments designed to be tubby sounding right out of the box. The master maker who creates these for Howard Core Company is a world traveler who has studied violin making in many countries, including Italy and the United States. Each violin has been adjusted by the maker using fine boxwood fittings with heart shape pegs, a beautifully cut and fitted Aubert Deluxe bridge, equipped with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold strings.

Elevate your musicality with the Collin-Mezzin Violin – a harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation. Painstakingly handcrafted, each instrument bears the mark of exceptional craftsmanship and refined artistry. Experience unmatched resonance, effortless playability, and a timeless aesthetic that embodies the Collin-Mezzin legacy. Step into a world of musical excellence and elevate your performances with an instrument designed to inspire.

Rainer Leonhardt, born into a lineage of violin artisans in Mittenwald in 1963, began mastering his craft at the local technical school, earning his diploma in 1982. Apprenticeships under seasoned makers honed his skills, culminating in a master’s degree from the Munich Chamber of Crafts in 1990.

In his workshop, Leonhardt blends Mittenwald’s traditions with modern techniques, meticulously crafting each instrument by hand. He selects spruce and maple tonewoods from Germany, Bosnia, Austria, and Italy, inspired by Italian and German legacies.

His craftsmanship has earned acclaim from institutions like the French Violin Maker Association and the Bavarian Chamber of Crafts. In 1997, he was named best European participant in the European Association of Violin and Bow Makers competition.

Leonhardt’s creations are renowned for their resonance and clarity. His violins, crafted with precision from aged woods and adorned with deep varnish over a golden base, epitomize his mastery, each showcasing clear, strong, and focused tones.

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One of our most popular instruments and one you will love to play for years and years! The strong tonal response, complex and balanced in the upper positions, combines with an artful antiqued finish to make this an instrument to fall in love with. Available in 1/4 - 4/4 sizes.

Outfit includes a Cadenza Carbon Fiber bow and shaped, cloth covered case. Bow is dynamic and well balanced for advanced play. Case is well suited to hold all your accessories!

• Fingerboard:Ebony

• Top:European or Chinese Spruce

• Back/Ribs:European or Chinese Maple

• Purfling:Genuine Hand-inlaid

• Bridge:Despiau or Aubert

• Fittings:Ebony

• Available Patterns:Stradivari

• Available Sizes:1/4 - 4/4 (7/8 included)

Built-in 1954, this John Juzek violin is an upper-level workshop violin probably built in the Markneukirchen region of Germany for Metropolitan Music when the shop was based in New York City. The violin is a Guarneri model, with a rich tone and the gold/red oil varnish associated with the Juzek label. Heat damage to the varnish has been ameliorated, but is still visible. Advanced players can access the color of the instrument on the low and upper ends of the spectrum. The violin can produce tones associated with a more expensive violin, at an affordable price, by players who know how to access them.

Core Select Violin

The 1744 "Ole Bull" was made in Guarneri's final year, and is perhaps his last creation. The refined and stately tonal qualities are a surprising contrast to the wild and carefree workmanship, a juxtaposition for which Guarneri is beloved. The original was played famously by the 19th century Norwegian violinist Ole Bull, a virtuoso across Europe and contemporary of Paganini, Schumann, and Liszt. This Core Select model is inspired by the great artistry of both Guarneri and Bull, and with lightning-quick response helps the modern player tackle the most challenging and diverse repertoire. Naturally air-dried for at least 50 years, the Italian spruce and Bosnian maple are crafted with the utmost care in the archings to bring to life an exuberant and pliable voice. Maker adjusted with Aubert DeLuxe bridge, boxwood fittings, and Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold strings.

Unleash your musical brilliance with the Lucien Schmitt Violin – a testament to craftsmanship and artistry. Painstakingly handcrafted, each instrument carries the legacy of Lucien Schmitt's dedication to excellence. Immerse yourself in resonant tones, seamless playability, and an aesthetic that captures the essence of violin craftsmanship. Elevate your musical endeavors with an instrument that resonates with tradition and innovation, empowering you to create melodies that stir the soul.

Embark on a melodious journey with the Marcus Bretto Violin – a blend of youthful artistry and timeless craftsmanship. Meticulously handcrafted in the heart of Vermont, each instrument echoes Marcus Bretto's dedication to excellence. Immerse yourself in resonant tones, effortless playability, and an aesthetic that captures the essence of violin craftsmanship. Elevate your musical path with an instrument that harmonizes tradition and innovation, inviting you to compose your unique musical narrative with youthful passion and skill.

Discover the artistry of sound with the L Claude Violin – a testament to precision and musical expression. Meticulously crafted, each instrument resonates with L Claude's commitment to excellence. Immerse yourself in resonant tones, effortless playability, and an aesthetic that reflects the essence of violin craftsmanship. Elevate your musical journey with an instrument that encapsulates both tradition and innovation, empowering you to compose your own harmonious story with finesse and passion.

Experience the essence of American craftsmanship with the Unlabelled American Violin – a celebration of musical heritage and innovation. Meticulously handcrafted, this instrument embodies the spirit of American dedication to excellence. Immerse yourself in resonant tones, effortless playability, and an aesthetic that captures the soul of violin craftsmanship. Elevate your musical journey with an instrument that embodies both tradition and contemporary flair, inviting you to create melodies that resonate with the spirit of America's musical legacy.

Klaus Heffler violins are made with love and care by a family who has turned their passion for instrument-making into their life's work. They use only the best materials and traditional techniques to create beautiful instruments that sound amazing.

Each violin is made by hand in Germany, using carefully selected European spruce and maple. Expert craftsmen put their years of experience into every instrument, ensuring it meets the high standards of German quality.

When you choose a Klaus Heffler violin, you're not just buying an instrument – you're investing in a piece of German craftsmanship and a family's dedication to creating the best possible musical experience.

This violin is a work of art, carefully crafted by hand with amazing attention to detail. It's designed for professional musicians who need a violin that sounds beautiful and plays perfectly. The experts at Vermont Violins have fine-tuned it to make sure it's the best it can be.

Joseph Conrad began violin making as a student of Carlene Hutchins in the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to build instruments on his own, applying the Italian methods he learned from CM Hutchins. His violins were typically Stradivari or Guarneri patterns, built from wood aged 70 to 100 years. He also made many violas and cellos. This particular violin is in excellent condition. It has a clean, medium tone (not too bright, not too dark) through the upper positions, with good harmonics and overtones. It would work well for an advanced student or serious amateur instrument.

Part of Eastman Strings Professional series, this exceptional German tonewood instrument is one of the world’s most popular instrument in its class. With a deep resonant sound that responds with fluid harmonics and perfect balance across the strings, this instrument performs for auditions, advanced study and professional performance. Multi-layered spirit varnish expresses old-world antique charm to match the old-world wood and craft behind it.

Outfit includes a Cadenza Carbon Fiber bow and shaped, cloth covered case. Bow is dynamic and well balanced for advanced play. Case is well suited to hold all your accessories!

Exceptionally Set Up

• Finished in multi-layer spirit varnish, antiqued

• Ebony fittings: pegs, fingerboard, chinrest, nut and saddle

• Wittner Tailpiece with integrated tuners

• All European tonewood

• Set up with Dominant or Evah strings

• Despiau or Aubert French Bridges

• 4/4 - 1/8 (7/8 included)

A decade ago, Roderich Paesold's Bavarian workshop discovered a treasure: wood from a centuries-old, decommissioned pipe organ. This isn't just old wood; it's tonewood that has been resonating and ageing for centuries, giving these unique violins an unparalleled sound.

Handmade in Germany. 

This violin's wood comes from a pipe organ built in the 1500s. It has aged for centuries, and as it did, it vibrated and resonated, awakening its musical properties.

When their master luthiers combine their skill with this unique pipe-organ tonewood, the result is a masterful instrument with a rich, sonorous tone that's easy for any musician to control.

This process awakens the wood's musical properties in a way that modern ageing simply can't replicate.

When you buy a new violin, the age of the wood matters; student instruments may use wood aged for only a few years, while professional ones use wood that has been dried for 10 to 20 years.

Roderich Paesold offers outstanding quality, superb tone and perfect playability for intermediate, advanced and professional players. They use only the best fittings, and award-winning lacquers and spirit finishes.

Each instrument is a work of art, a study in perfection just waiting to be played.

Age of this violin is unknown, but this John Juzek violin is an upper-level workshop violin . The violin is a Guarneri model, with a rich tone and the gold/red oil varnish associated with the Juzek label. Advanced players can access the color of the instrument on the low and upper ends of the spectrum. The violin can produce tones associated with a more expensive violin, at an affordable price, by players who know how to access them.

Core Select Violin

What happens when you combine internationally-renowned craftsmanship with select European tonewoods? A breathtaking violin with amazing tonal qualities! Well-aged European spruce and maple are crafted by the award-winning makers in the Ming Jiang Zhu workshop, each violin is made by hand using traditional Italian methods to achieve professional-quality tone and range of dynamics. Well-balanced, the G-string has plenty of depth and power which transitions evenly across all strings to a soloistic E-string. Optimal setup with Aubert bridge, boxwood fittings, and Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold strings. Guarneri pattern.

This master-quality violin by Bieg Geigenbau, handcrafted in Bubenreuth, Germany, is an exceptional instrument inspired by the legendary Guarneri Del Gesu model. Built with meticulous attention to detail, it embodies the rich tonal qualities and dynamic responsiveness that professional musicians seek.

The violin features carefully selected aged European tonewoods, with a finely carved spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back, ribs, and neck. The varnish is masterfully applied to enhance both the aesthetics and acoustic properties, allowing the instrument to resonate with warmth and clarity. The Guarneri-inspired design gives this violin a powerful, focused tone with remarkable depth, making it ideal for soloists and advanced players who demand both projection and subtlety in their performance.

Each component, from the fittings to the finely shaped scroll, reflects Bieg Geigenbau’s commitment to excellence. The instrument offers a balanced response across all registers, with a rich lower end, a singing midrange, and a brilliant, yet never harsh, upper register. It is set up for optimal playability, ensuring effortless articulation and a broad tonal palette.

This violin is a testament to German violin-making tradition, blending old-world craftsmanship with modern precision. Whether for professional performance or advanced study, it provides an inspiring playing experience for those seeking a sophisticated instrument with the unmistakable character of the Guarneri lineage.