This beautiful Meinel fiddle / violin was made in Germany in 1928. It's in excellent shape and the finish has only a few light surface scratches, no serious dings or gouges. The middle right bout has some slight bowing wear on the top edge and the bout corners are slightly worn (as is to be expected from an instrument this old). The bridge has been slightly flattened to facilitate folk and bluegrass style fiddling. Otherwise I can find no other flaws in this beautiful instrument. It plays well and has a warm throaty sound.
The label inside reads, "Eugen Meinel 1928, Markneukirchen GERMANY reproduction of Antonius Stradivarius Cremona 1725".
The instrument comes with a bow.
It also comes with a fairly new hardshell case with both handle and carrying strap. Case has a hygrometer. In addition it has a large accessory pocket, brackets for four bows and a cloth cover that lays over the violin (I have the original case, but it is very old and worn).
If you have any questions, please contact me and I will answer as best I can. I am a musician, not a luthier.
I have owned this fiddle since 1979.
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