A magnificent master violin made by Hungarian-born luthier Mathias Heinicke. In his younger years, Heinicke worked in Budapest and Berlin, after which he settled in Bohemia. There, he became a prominent representative of Bohemian violin making. Heinicke claimed to have been taught by the renowned Italian luthier Eugenio Degani, a claim he also made on his labels (see photo). Heinicke is known for his first-class copies of the great Italian masters and subsequently evolved into his own personal model. He is also known for his use of beautiful tonewoods, using centuries-old wood from old buildings and churches. This is beautifully reflected in the magnificent, deep grain of the one-piece maple back. He used his own recipes for the varnish, with tasteful red and orange-brown tones. This is also beautifully reflected in the instrument, which has developed a lovely patina in several areas. The violin is labeled and branded on the inside of the back. What's special is that this is a 3/4 violin. Violins of this size and quality are rarely found. This makes the violin—with its deep, radiant, complex, and far-reaching tone—very suitable for young, talented students. The violin is in perfect condition and has been played relatively little, as it has been in the family for 100 years.
Rental price: €40 per month
A magnificent master violin made by Hungarian-born luthier Mathias Heinicke. In his younger years, Heinicke worked in Budapest and Berlin, after which he settled in Bohemia. There, he became a prominent representative of Bohemian violin making. Heinicke claimed to have been taught by the renowned Italian luthier Eugenio Degani, a claim he also made on his labels (see photo). Heinicke is known for his first-class copies of the great Italian masters and subsequently evolved into his own personal model. He is also known for his use of beautiful tonewoods, using centuries-old wood from old buildings and churches. This is beautifully reflected in the magnificent, deep grain of the one-piece maple back. He used his own recipes for the varnish, with tasteful red and orange-brown tones. This is also beautifully reflected in the instrument, which has developed a lovely patina in several areas. The violin is labeled and branded on the inside of the back. What's special is that this is a 3/4 violin. Violins of this size and quality are rarely found. This makes the violin—with its deep, radiant, complex, and far-reaching tone—very suitable for young, talented students. The violin is in perfect condition and has been played relatively little, as it has been in the family for 100 years.
Rental price: €40 per month
