Schweitzer violin, circa 1900

€1,500.00

Around the turn of the 20th century, Johann Baptist Schweitzer’s violins were highly popular due to their excellent musical qualities and elegant design. Many violin makers and workshops—particularly in the violin-making region of Saxony, Germany—adopted his model as a template. This violin, crafted in Markneukirchen, is a fine example of this tradition. Its high-quality craftsmanship is evident in the distinctive scroll, the purfling set close to the edge, and the elegant arching. The beautiful golden-brown varnish—which has developed a lovely patina through extensive playing—gives the instrument an antique appearance. The sound meets the demands of advanced players and embodies the characteristics for which Schweitzer instruments are renowned: clear, radiant, open, and rich in resonance. Body length: 35.6 cm | String length: 32.5 cm Sound characteristics: clear, radiant, resonant‍ ‍Rental price: 22 euros per month

Around the turn of the 20th century, Johann Baptist Schweitzer’s violins were highly popular due to their excellent musical qualities and elegant design. Many violin makers and workshops—particularly in the violin-making region of Saxony, Germany—adopted his model as a template. This violin, crafted in Markneukirchen, is a fine example of this tradition. Its high-quality craftsmanship is evident in the distinctive scroll, the purfling set close to the edge, and the elegant arching. The beautiful golden-brown varnish—which has developed a lovely patina through extensive playing—gives the instrument an antique appearance. The sound meets the demands of advanced players and embodies the characteristics for which Schweitzer instruments are renowned: clear, radiant, open, and rich in resonance. Body length: 35.6 cm | String length: 32.5 cm Sound characteristics: clear, radiant, resonant‍ ‍Rental price: 22 euros per month