Max Schmelz, Passau - - Violin - Germany - 1961

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Violin from 1961 by Max Schmelz of Passau, a full‑sized wooden instrument, tested and working, in excellent condition, weighing 0.5 kg with no extras.

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Description from the seller

On offer is an old fine full sized master violin, made and labeled: "Max Schmelz, Passau 1961". The instrument is ready to play with no cracks, finest boxwood set up and new strings. The tone is powerful, sweet, rich, clear as a bell and focused with many colors to work with. It is responsive and even in all ranges. The violin has one piece back made from beautiful narrow flamed maple with matched sides, neck and scroll; the table is likewise matching of high quality, straight high grained spruce. The purfling has been painstakingly inlaid front and back. Original golden amber varnish remains in excellent condition.

The whole length of the violin is 59,4 cm and the back 35,4 cm.
The width of the upper bouts: 16,6 cm; middle bouts: 11,5 cm; lower bouts: 20,8 cm.

Any questions I will endeavor to answer in a polite timely manner.

Shipping worldwide insured. We are a virtual and accessible auction house dedicated to fine-stringed instruments, bows, and accessories. We bring collectors, musicians, and enthusiasts together from around the globe to explore a curated selection of exceptional instruments. There are certificates from our company available for extra charge

On offer is an old fine full sized master violin, made and labeled: "Max Schmelz, Passau 1961". The instrument is ready to play with no cracks, finest boxwood set up and new strings. The tone is powerful, sweet, rich, clear as a bell and focused with many colors to work with. It is responsive and even in all ranges. The violin has one piece back made from beautiful narrow flamed maple with matched sides, neck and scroll; the table is likewise matching of high quality, straight high grained spruce. The purfling has been painstakingly inlaid front and back. Original golden amber varnish remains in excellent condition.

The whole length of the violin is 59,4 cm and the back 35,4 cm.
The width of the upper bouts: 16,6 cm; middle bouts: 11,5 cm; lower bouts: 20,8 cm.

Any questions I will endeavor to answer in a polite timely manner.

Shipping worldwide insured. We are a virtual and accessible auction house dedicated to fine-stringed instruments, bows, and accessories. We bring collectors, musicians, and enthusiasts together from around the globe to explore a curated selection of exceptional instruments. There are certificates from our company available for extra charge

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Max Schmelz, Passau
Multiple Models
No
Country of Origin
Germany
Year of Manufacture
1961
Condition
Excellent
Nr of items
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
0.5 kg
Material
Wood
Tested and working
Tested and working/playable
GermanyVerified
1081
Objects sold
100%
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