Geigenbau Michael

Violins – a selection from our range

We have curated a range of violins encompassing various qualities and classes for your perusal. Please feel free to browse through the photos and audio samples provided High-resolution images and videos allow for a perfect first impression.

Price category & manufacturer of the violins

4/4 Violine Set from Höfner 2150,-€

This Höfner violin features a spruce top with evenly spaced annual rings. The back, sides, and scroll are crafted from beautifully flamed mountain maple. It is hand-varnished using traditional techniques and recipes.

The set includes a violin shaped case from Winter.

The bow is stamped “Höfner”, made with a high-quality Brazilwood stick.

4/4 German Violin Set 1300,- €

This beautiful violin bears the label: Jakob Silberhorn 1966 Eggenfelden

The instrument is in very good condition. The set includes a shaped case and a bow that matches the instrument.

4/4 Violin Set, entirely handcrafted 4500,-€

This beautifully handcrafted violin was created as a collaborative work by the violin makers listed on the label. According to the young artisans, each of them put their best skills into the making of this instrument.

The violin comes with a GEWA Bio violin shaped case, which includes two detachable backpack straps. The empty case weighs only 1.6 kg.

The bow, stamped “Dörfler,” features a high-quality octagonal Brazilwood stick and an ebony frog. It complements the sound of the violin very well !

4/4 German Violin Set 3500 €

The violin in this set comes from the workshop of Johann Wurm.
It was entirely handcrafted and varnished by the maker himself. As shown in the photos, it features a beautifully flamed two-piece maple back, with matching ribs and scroll. The spruce top has straight, even annual rings. A chestnut reddish-brown oil varnish adds the finishing touch to its elegant appearance.
The instrument is distinguished by its clear, bright tone and excellent projection.

Violin Bow: Stamped “H. Walter Zapf”, made of pernambuco wood with a round stick, ebony frog with Parisian eye, and silver winding.

Case: Lightweight J. Winter case with comfortable padded back support and a large sheet music pocket.

Violin Schuster & Co

Resonant old violin, Schuster & Co., Markneukirchen

This violin originates from the renowned house of Schuster & Co., built around 1931, and bears a label from the well-known Markneukirchen company This violin is inspired by Stradivarius. The golden-brown varnish over a light base accentuates the strong flaming of the two-piece maple back. With traces on the varnish indicating a well-played instrument, the violin is well preserved The instrument has no significant damages and has been overhauled by us in terms of playing technique.

Played by Mr. Christoph Henschel.

French Violin, Grand Prix Paris 1931

This French violin was likely built around 1920 by an unknown maker, possibly in Mirecourt The fact that even for instruments without origin information from the well-known French violin-making town, high quality standards were nevertheless upheld, is evidenced by this French violin. It exhibits both fine visual appearance and excellent musical characteristics.

There are two labels glued inside the instrument:

Januarius Gagliano filius
Alexandri fecit Neap 1770

With a handwritten note ‘Copie d’après,’ the violin maker intended to document the model’s inspiration from this master.

Second label:
Grand Prix Paris 1931
This is how the instruments and art objects presented at this Paris Colonial Exhibition were marked.

The violin falls in size between a 4/4 and a 7/8 This guarantees relaxed playing. But the tone is full and strong. The finely flamed maple is clearly visible through the transparent red-brown varnish. The instrument is in very good condition with refurbished playability

Played by Mr. Christoph Henschel.

Workshop work 2023

Workshop work means that an instrument was made by hand or with machine assistance.” 1 / 2 All the work on this instrument, which we believe is important for its sound, has been done by us.” The violin is hand-varnished.

Sacconi Copy

This violin was anonymously crafted by a violin maker A beautiful masterwork, heavily influenced by Fernando Simone Sacconi (May 30, 1895, in Rome – June 26, 1973, in Point Lookout).

Violin with label "Johann Wurm"

Violine with label „Johann Wurm Lohr am Main“

The music store in Lohr am Main was closed around 1987. So it can be assumed that the violin was manufactured around 1970.

Violin with label "Michael Reindl in Mittenwald "

The violin with the label ‘Michael Reindl in Mittenwald an der Isar 1934′ is a work of the mentioned master There is a certificate for this instrument from Mr. Hieronymus Köstler, Stuttgart, issued in 2012.
“Michael Reindl was born in Mittenwald in 1898 and died in 1949.” He worked after various models such as Stradivari, Guarneri, and Stainer.

Violin with label „G.A. Chanot “

SOLD!

This violin is an English violin, probably from the Chanot workshop The violin has been played extensively for many years, and its sound has developed excellently. As clearly discernible in the audio sample, the instrument produces a clear, balanced sound that blends very well with other instruments

Hancrafted violin by Marion Michael, 2012

.The violin is handcrafted by Marion Michael
This is documented by the brand stamp: ‘Marion Michael Munich 2012’.
The wood used comes from the Mittenwald region.
The spruce top (Hasel-Fichte) consists of two pieces, with uniform, fine annual rings The entire back made of mountain maple is cut from a single piece The scroll and ribs are also made of flamed mountain maple.
The honey-brown varnish is homemade and applied by hand
A certificate is issued for this instrument

Handcrafted violin by Marion Michael, 2017

This violin is handcrafted by Marion Michael.
Label:

„Marion Michael Geigenbaumeisterin
München 2017 Nr. 10 M.M.“,

Above it, the brand stamp ‘Marion Michael Munich’

The wood used comes from the Mittenwald region.
The spruce top consists of two pieces, with uniform, fine annual rings. The two-piece back, scroll, and ribs are made of mountain maple with many fine flames.
The honey-light brown varnish is homemade and applied by hand.
A certificate is issued for this instrument

Audio sample for the master violin by Marion Michael, 2017

Luigi Montevecchi in Cesena ca. 1910-1920

This violin is an Italian work by Luigi Montevecchi, built in Cesena. Back: two-piece, made of beautifully flamed maple Top: two-piece, made of wood with distinct annual rings, with a certificate from master violin maker Hieronymus Köstler in Stuttgart.

Handcrafted violin by Marion Michael, 2021

Violin with label„Hans Klotz“

The violin with label and brand stamp from Hans Klotz, Stuttgart 1956, is a very fine work by the mentioned master.
Hans Klotz was born on October 6, 1905, in Mittenwald and completed his training at the Mittenwald School of Violin Making. He worked for Dr. Eugen Gärtner in Stuttgart, and in 1936, he started his own business.
The present violin was built by Hans Klotz upon the request of a professional musician/teacher. Written documents about the construction of the instrument are still available.

Violin with label "Leonhard Maussiell "

The violin depicted below is a work by Leonhard Maussiell, built in 1724 in Nuremberg. Underneath the label, there is a burnt-in “M”.

In the books, it is written that L. Maussiell apprenticed under Matthias Maussiell in Augsburg. During his journeyman travels, his path led him to Tyrol and Italy. The highly arched instrument is typical of his work.

The old, well-aged sound has character and color.

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