Violins

A very fine example from his Turin period, this violin has all the tonal characteristics that have made the instruments of J.B. Guadagnini so highly prized and sought after by…

This is an exceptional example of this great maker’s work. It is known as the “Ex-Curtis Institute”. Certificates by W.E. Hill & Sons, London and William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia.

A fine and typical example of the master’s large pattern, this violin is a perfect blend of visual and tonal artistry. The wood of the front is of varied open-grain…

Labeled “Joannes Franciscus Pressenda q. Raphael fecit Taurini anno Domini 1835”. Includes a certificate by Kenneth Warren & Son, 6 November 2001, and a photo copy of a certificate by…

This violin is based on the “Alard” Guarneri and is varnished in the antique style. The instrument has a very rich and powerful tone and is in excellent condition. Featured…

Includes a certificate by John & Arthur Beare.

This is a very fine concert instrument with slightly smaller dimensions. Even though the body length is just 352 mm, the tone is still large and powerful. The instrument is…

This is a magnificent example of this great maker’s work, dating from his golden period. It is the highly sought after Guarneri del Gesu model and is in very fine…

Featured on pages 82-87 in Volume 1 of The Cooper Collection by Albert W. Cooper. (the later scroll by another hand).

A lovely, orange-brown varnish covers the figured two piece maple back. The overall condition is very good and the violin has been well maintained over its many years.

Sophisticated and truly beautiful both visually and tonally, this example by the great French maker shows his profound understanding of the Stradivari model. The striking one-piece back with flames that…

A fine example of Neapolitan artistry and craftsmanship, this violin features a fine grained, two piece top and has exceptional tonal qualities.

A very fine example from this highly sought after maker, this instrument was made on a model that clearly shows his Mantuan influences. The player is immediately connected to the…

This fine violin was the longtime possession of Erich Koch. Koch left Germany as a teenager and studied at Cambridge University before being sent to a work camp in Canada…

This fine and rare violin is to be sold with the photo certificate of Dario D’Attili, June 1989. The instrument is in excellent condition and possesses a strong, well focused and…

This violin is a beautiful Guarneri inspired model with a dark orange brown varnish. The back is made from one piece of quarter cut maple with light artificial flame. The…

This violin, a Guarneri model, is an excellent example of Oddone’s work. The scroll is cut in the distinctive style of Oddone and the chamfer is outlined in black, a…

A fine Italian violin by Vincenzo Postiglione, Naples 1902, labeled “Vincentius Postiglione / N 278 / me fecit Neap. 1902”. Sold with the certificate of Kenneth Warren & Son, Ltd.,…

Labeled “Nicolaus Gagliano Filius / Alexandri fecit Neap. 1730”. This is a fine and characteristic example of Neapolitan violin making from the late 18th century. The tone quality is notable…

A very fine example, this violin is based on a Guarneri pattern and shows Romeo’s inspired style of making. The work is confident and mature with graceful f-holes, well-rounded and…

This violin has a strong, well-centered, and rich tone and is in excellent condition. It is to be sold with the photo certificate of Dmitry Gindin.

The violin’s varnish is a dark red color shaded to an amber ground in several places. The top is made from two pieces of medium grained spruce with interesting texturing…

Labeled “Evasio Emilio Guerra / fece in Torino anno 1930”. A fine example of the high artistry and craftsmanship of the Turin school from the early 20th century. The player…

This violin is an example of Gatti’s typical Pressenda inspired model with personal touches. Gatti’s workmanship lacks attention to aesthetic detail, but his choice of materials creates superb sound quality….

This instrument, in the style of Guarneri del Gesu, is one of his finest productions. It is in excellent condition. The varnish is ample and lustrous; it is in his…

This violin is a fine example of the work of Turin maker Enrico Marchetti. It is in excellent condition and covered with a full coat of rich reddish-brown varnish with…

This superb violin by Riccardo Genovese has a captivating tone quality. The rich, full sound is both well focused and warm. It is truly an instrument most players will find…

A very fine copy of a J.B. Guadagnini violin from the hands of a master German copyist. This violin was formerly the property of a professional musician.

A fine example of Neapolitan craftsmanship and tradition, the player is immediately drawn to its sonorous and rich tone. This violin bears the look of the classic and distinctive modelling…

This violin was commissioned for American violinist Ruggiero Ricci who played it along with 17 other contemporary violins for his album The Legacy of Cremona. A copy of this album is included…

An exceptional example from this highly regarded Milanese violin maker. This instrument possesses a fine, sweet tone.

This violin is in Oreste Candi’s personal style. The varnish is a rich red-orange color. The top is made from two pieces of spruce with narrow width grain. The back…

This is a fine Milanese violin by Erminio Farina, the main assistant of Riccardo Antoniazzi. Farina was chosen by Antoniazzi to make the instruments for the Milan Exhibition of 1906….

A beautifully made violin with a lustrous red-orange varnish. This violin has a fine, sweet tone.

Here is a fine example from this maker’s late period.  The back is made from a single stunning piece of broadly flamed maple.  Similar wood was used in the construction…

Includes a certificate by Dimitry Gindin, 2 February 2018.

To be sold with two certificates. The first by W.E. Hill & Sons, London, dated January 26th, 1927, and the second by L.P. Balmforth & Son, Leeds, September 25th, 1957.

This beautiful violin has a rich, deep red varnish and a striking one piece maple back with medium width flame. The top is made from two pieces of fine to…

Beautifully varnished in a rich, orange brown color, this violin has a fine, warm and powerful tone.

The label reads “Degani Giulio di Eugenio / premiato con gran diploma / d’onore in Milano / e medaglia d’oro in Torino / Fece in Venezia Anno 1903”

A beautiful orange-amber varnish covers the well flamed, one piece maple back. This instrument has a robust, well focused tone.

This fine Rovescalli violin has a vibrant golden-red varnish and is in great condition. The tone is clear and responsive without being overly bright and resonates with richness and color…

Here is a fine example from the hands of the late Italo-American master, made during the period of his life when he was living and working in Venezuela. This violin…

A luminescent light golden brown varnish covers this instrument with a beautiful, well flamed one piece maple back. This violin possesses a fine, sweet tone.

Here is a fine, French violin from a noted maker from the late 19th century. The violin shows the effects of aging gracefully and has developed a lovely patina over…

A beautifully made and finely crafted instrument from the hands of an acknowledged master maker.

A very fine and lovely French violin with a brilliant and clear tone.

A very lovely modern Italian violin from one of the preeminent makers from the 20th century.

This violin, a collaboration between two makers both Italian born, was made by Genuzio Carletti and imported into the United States by Joseph Settin and thus labeled “G. Carlettinius” a…

This violin is inspired by the style of Giuseppe Ceruti, a “transitional” maker who worked between the classic and modern eras of Cremonese violin making. As visible in the accompanying…

The well flamed, one piece back is covered in a beautiful orange-amber varnish.

An absolutely stunning beauty that will delight the player with its rich and sonorous tone.

Based on a personal Guarneri model, this violin is a player’s instrument in every regard. The wood choice for the top, an open-grained spruce, lends itself to the smooth, responsive…

The Hill – Guarneri del Gesù Dark, earthy, grounded with a heroic human voice, full of grit and power. This instrument shows the elegance and sculptural freedom of the maker’s…

The Hill – Bergonzi Refined, with a strong personality that has a unique, broad spectrum of colours. Marked by the best Cremonese makers, Bergonzi created his unique model, sought after…

A Nicola Utili violin possessing a finely focused tone with balance and projection. The instrument is in excellent condition as shown in the photos.

This is a mint condition example of Sderci’s work. It is labeled “Luciano Sderci di Igino / Fece in Firenze Anno 1960”.

A beautiful, orange-amber varnish covers the well flamed, two piece maple back. This instrument possesses a fine, robust tone. A finely crafted work of art and tonal beauty from the…

Built on a bold Guarneri model, this violin shows the maturity and artistic insight that has made Lazzara such a celebrated contemporary maker. From the handsome scroll to the strong…

A beautifully made instrument with a fine, full tone.

This fine example of Gianotti’s work bears the maker’s label on the neck block in addition to the identical label in its normal position. The sound is focused, bright, and…

An excellent modern Italian violin. Fine tone and mint condition.

This violin has a rich red-brown varnish shaded to the golden ground. Guastalla’s varnishing technique reflects his mentor’s influence: the intense color and high quality and texture of the varnish…

This violin from Romedio Muncher has a dark chestnut-red varnish and a bright and powerful tone.

Branded with the maker’s initials inside on the neck block, below the right f-hole, and over the label. Includes the maker’s certificate. This violin is in very fine condition, showing…

Included is an official maker’s certificate by Conia.  

After Craske’s death, many of his works fell to W.E. Hill & Sons. This is revealed in the violin’s label, which reads “Made by George Craske / (born 1797, died…

This brand new, modern Italian violin from Sofia Vettori of the Vettori violin making family is a Guarneri “Cannone” model.

Modeled after Peter Guarneri of Mantua.

An artistically crafted violin of high quality and tonal beauty from the hands of an Italian master maker from the last century.

A fine example from the hands of a noted Italian master maker. The player is instantly drawn to its rich, warm tone.

This instrument, a rare late work by Botturi, is an example of his unique personal model. It has a brown-orange oil varnish and a two piece maple back with medium…

A very lovely modern Italian violin. This instrument has a powerful, brilliant tone quality.

A fine example of Bohemian craftsmanship, this violin was artfully made and has been well maintained. This exceptional instrument possesses fine playing characteristics and tone quality.

This instrument carries on the grand tradition of contemporary Italian violin making represented by the Vettori family. This violin has a strong and direct tone with abundant richness. The maker’s…

This violin is modeled after Scarampella and featured on pages 144-147 of Jost Thöne’s book Contemporary Violin Makers.

In the ranking of quality violins from the shop of Ernst Heinrich Roth, the model IXR was the best Guarneri del Gesu model a player could buy without having one…

This violin was built and varnished in the early Italian tradition, with an orange brown varnish that is tastefully and lightly antiqued. It has a two piece maple back with…

An exceptional violin from a notable Spanish master. Beautifully made and well maintained, this instrument has a fine, robust tone with clarity and focus.

This instrument is in the style of earlier Venetian makers and is signed on the interior by the maker. It has a sweet, clear, and focused sound that is also…

Giustino dal Canto, born 1902 in Gemenos in southern France, moved to Italy at an early age. He set up his workshop in Pisa and produced fine violins, cellos, and…

This violin demonstrates the excellent craftsmanship of this maker, producing an exhilarating dark tone. It feels animated and melodic in the upper register with vibrance and power throughout its range. …

Assunto Carloni is known for his excellent craftsmanship. He often bases his work on classic Italian models. This instrument is a Grand Pattern Amati. The varnish is a beautiful red…

This instrument clearly demonstrates Maestro Freymadl’s excellent craftsmanship. The varnish is a yellow orange color and the back is a two piece maple with medium flame. It has a robust,…

This maker’s excellent workmanship is clearly visible in this instrument. It was commissioned by its original owner as a copy of his G.F. Pressenda. The light yellow brown varnish is…

This instrument features a back and sides of striking quilted maple. The sound is clear, powerful, and rich with overtones.

A lovely and well made German violin from one of the leading makers from the golden period of Markneukirchen violin making. (Photographs coming soon)

The tone of this violin is overall smooth with richness and warmth in the lower register.

This violin is a very faithful reproduction of a 1923 Augusto Pollastri. The back is from a single piece of well-figured maple with matching sides and neck. The top is…

A fine example representing the best in French violin making from the early 20th century. This instrument has a robust and brilliant tone quality.

This fine violin, made over 250 years ago, is in very good condition. It has a fine, full and rich tone with warmth and sweetness. An excellent violin for the…

A fine, collaborative effort, this violin has a robust tone with warmth.

A lovely, German made contemporary violin by Thomas Hoyer. This instrument possesses a deep, responsive and full bodied tone. An excellent violin for the advancing or professional musician.

This violin has a consistent golden varnish throughout the body and bears a even tone with sweetness in the upper registry and power in the lower end.

This violin features fine workmanship and full arching. The tone is both warm and clear.

Ezia di Labio’s work follows the traditional style of the Bologna School, as evidenced by the broad arching and curved styling of this instrument. The violin has a one piece…

We at Brobst Violin Shop are personally acquainted with Maestro Pucino and are proud to have this fine instrument in our collection. The violin is a Gagliano model with a…

Branded “Mariano Militello / CALLE MAIPÚ 720 / ROSARIO”

A very lovely contemporary Italian violin. Finely crafted with a full, resonant tone.

This Guarneri model violin reflects Roth’s excellent craftsmanship in all respects. The violin bears varnish of a rich red-brown color with an antiqued finish. The top is made from two…

Fine craftsmanship and tonal beauty combine in this stunning example from the golden age of Bohemian violin making.

This violin has a bold, clear and sweet tone. Finely made with select flamed maple and a two piece fine grained spruce top. Both aesthetically and tonally beautiful.

Includes a certificate by the maker Licari.

This Stradivari model is one of the best examples of craftsmanship from Markneukirchen during this period. The varnish is softly textured and is a rich red brown color. The instrument…

Exhibiting the best of the long tradition and craftsmanship of the Mittenwald school of violin making, this instrument possesses tonal brilliance and power that will enable the player to reach…

German violin making in its finest. A beautifully made instrument with fine playing qualities, this instrument is an ideal introduction to a professional level instrument for the advanced player.

A beautiful amber varnish highlights the well flamed maple two piece back. The exquisite modeling and attention to detail combine in this exceptional violin from one of Germany’s leading centers…

A classic example of American workmanship and style. Beautifully crafted with the maker’s name embossed on the back near the button.

Artistry and fine craftsmanship combine in this lovely violin from one of Germany’s leading centers of violin making. This instrument possesses a full, vibrant tone characterized by sweetness and clarity….

This violin by the Dürrschmidt firm is a Guarneri model with varnish of a soft orange-brown color that is shaded to an amber ground in several areas on the instrument….

An elegant example of the high quality workshop instruments that were made for and sold by the English firm of Hawkes & Son at the turn of the 20th century….

A finely made and well maintained German violin from the hands of a very talented maker. This violin has a fine, warm tone with ample power and focus.

A beautifully made example from one of the major German centers of violin making from the early 20th century. Artistically crafted and well maintained, the advancing player will find delight…

This stunning example from the golden age of Bohemian craftsmanship has a fine, robust tone. An ideal option for the advanced player looking to move into a professional level instrument….

Labeled “Fait par / E. Langonet / Luthier-Nantes-L’An 1940″. Length of body is 13-5/16”.

This violin from the Ernst Heinrich Roth workshop is an example of the continuation of the Markneukirchen tradition in post war Germany. Beautifully made with excellent tonal qualities.

This is a characteristic example of the high level of craftsmanship of Mittenwald violin making from the late 19th century. This violin has been lovingly maintained and has a fine,…

V. Richelieu violins are handmade in Burlington, Vermont for the aspiring professional player. The wood is Spruce toned wood and Bosnian Maple, expertly aged to create a durable and reliable…

This well-made German violin has an expressive, colorful tone with plenty of power and projection. The beautiful amber varnish reveals an exquisite flame pattern on the back and displays the…

A stunning beauty and an example of the highest level of quality workmanship from one of the leading French workshops of the period, this violin will delight the advancing player…

A beautifully made example of German workmanship. For a violin of this size, it has a remarkably broad and clear, well focused tone.

The player is immediately drawn to its deep, rich and powerful tone. This violin features a beautiful amber varnish over a highly flamed two piece back. A delight to the…

This American violin has a brilliant, shiny finish and possesses a bright, colorful tone. With a projecting, well-rounded sound, this instrument makes a perfect upgrade violin for advancing players.

Here is a lovely, German made violin from the mid 20th century. It has a fine, colorful sound.

This violin holds a bright and sweet sound capable of nuanced expression. The tone is rich and warm, especially on the lower strings, and brilliant on the E. It is…

A full, robust and brilliant tone characterize this beautifully made and well maintained violin from one of Germany’s leading centers of violin making.

A classic example from one of this country’s most prolific makers from the 20th century.

An excellent example of German workmanship and faithful modeling. This instrument is a fine option for the advancing player.

A beautifully flamed back and sides complement this classic French made violin for the advancing young player.

From the hands of one of Bulgaria’s promising makers, this beautifully made violin has a clean, colorful and well focused tone with brilliance and sweetness across its strings.

A classic, vintage German violin for the young, advancing player.

Recently set up in our shop, this Paesold 811 model violin is an excellent German violin for advancing players.

This violin was made employing the same high degree of fine workmanship and attention to detail that are found in Caldwell’s adult sized instruments. A fine option for the young,…

An excellent violin for the serious young musician.

Solid craftsmanship, construction and faithful representation of modeling define this classic example of French violin making from the turn of the 20th century. A beautiful violin for the advancing young…

This violin from the Ming-Jiang Zhu Workshop is an excellent choice for advancing players. It has a rich, powerful tone that projects well with extra depth in the lower register….

This violin was made employing the same high degree of fine workmanship and attention to detail that are found in Caldwell’s adult sized instruments. A fine option for the young,…

A very nice, German made violin from the Karl Höfner workshop. Clean, precise workmanship with a fine, full sound.

A classic example of quality violin making from one of the leading centers in France. For the advancing student player, not yet ready for a full sized violin, this instrument…

An example of the best representation of French workshop craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Tradition and tonal beauty all included.

For the young musician looking to advance to higher levels of playing, this instrument would be an ideal partner to further his/her development. Professionally shop adjusted to produce the highest…

A lovely and attractive violin for the young, advancing player. This violin possesses a fine, broad sound for its size.

Instruments by Clement & Weise of Germany are rapidly becoming the standard of excellence for tone production and quality among contemporary makers. They are based on classic Strad and Guarneri…

Artistically made for the young, developing musician. This violin possesses fine tonal qualities.

This instrument is an excellent option for the young, advancing player looking for a well seasoned tone. Well crafted from one of Germany’s leading centers of violin making.

Images of this instrument are typical of this model.

A rare find for the very young player who is quickly advancing in technique and musicianship. This violin will enable the emerging artist to reach new heights.

An excellent instrument for the advancing young musician. This violin has a rich, full tone.

Despite its size, this violin delivers a full and powerful sound while retaining sweetness and clarity throughout its range. Young players or violinists seeking a smaller instrument will appreciate the…

A very good and beautifully made 3/4 violin for the advancing player. This violin has a fine, responsive tone.

Classical modeling and good German craftsmanship combine in this well made violin. An ideal partner for the advancing violinist.

This violin bears an attractive purfling with an intricate mother-of-pearl inlay, accompanying a deep red, antiqued varnish. Similar in sound to the Dario Giovanni Model Violin, this violin holds great…

The Vitto Rossi Model violin is an excellent sounding instrument reminiscent of classic design and varnishing technique. With its amber-brown varnish and boxwood pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest, this model offers…

Handcrafted Violin The Dario Giovanni model violin is a well-made handcrafted instrument designed with quality materials and impressive sound in mind. Made with European tonewood and attractively varnished, this violin…

An excellent option for the advancing young player.

A fine example of German workshop craftsmanship along with careful attention to detail characterize this well made violin from the Karl Höfner workshop.

A German made violin of good quality for the advancing young player. Well made and well maintained, this instrument affords the player ample sound quality.

This violin would be an excellent upgrade for the promising young musician needing to graduate into a finer sounding, more responsive instrument.

This violin has an antiqued finish and excellent tonal qualities for the advancing musician.

For the young advancing player seeking the instrument to enable the budding musician to reach greater heights.

An artistically conceived example from one of eastern Europe’s most important centers of violin making, this exceptional instrument will delight the player with both its fine workmanship and stunning, tonal…

Made from European tone wood and bearing an antiqued red-brown varnish, this violin is a high-quality, well-made instrument. The tone is rich with warmth and depth throughout its range, also…

From the workshops in Reghin, Romania, a very attractive and fine sounding violin for the advancing musician.

Beautifully made from an important center of French violin making, this violin will take the young, advancing player to new heights.

Eastern European craftsmanship and tonal beauty combine to make this an excellent instrument for the advancing young player.

A lovely, German made violin for the advancing young musician.

The Sandro Luciano model violin is a high-quality handmade instrument featuring an attractive golden-amber and reddish-brown varnish, a superb tone, and our full shop adjustment with our hand-fit soundpost and…

Here is a lovely French made violin from the J.T.L workshop.  The tone has both power and warmth.  A very good choice for the advancing player looking for a more…

Here is a beautifully made and fine sounding violin for the young, budding musician.

From one of the leading French stringed instrument making workshops of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, here is a very good violin for the budding young musician.

Exceptional Performance at an Affordable Price Our Giuseppe Renaldi “Vintage” violin is an affordable handmade instrument for the advancing player and is our most popular upgrade violin. These instruments are…

A well-made European instrument, the Josef Bittner model is a popular violin among students and advancing players looking to take their sound to the next level. The violin offers a…

Crafted in eastern Europe from a region well known for their exceptional tone wood, this is a fine example of the quality, tradition and workmanship from some of the best…

A classic, German made example among the best in their tradition of high quality workmanship, design and modeling from one of the finest workshops in operation today. Possessing a full,…

An exceptional example of how a slightly smaller violin can possess full, rich tonal characteristics that are well above its price.

An example of first-rate modeling and workmanship, this violin possesses a truly fine tone equal to many instruments in a higher price category. The outfit is priced to include a…

This is a finely made violin from the Eastman Company. Eastman uses high quality spruce and maple wood for a durable instrument with a good tone. Their instruments are crafted…

Beautifully made with fine, tonal characteristics to match. This is the ideal violin for the advancing young player who is beginning to study the masterpieces of Classical music.

The outfit includes a light weight, oblong case and a wood, horsehair bow.

A lovely, German made 5 string violin/viola.

A lovely 1/4 sized violin for the young, advancing player. This violin possesses a tone quality that will grow with the player.

An excellent beginner violin. The price includes a dart style case and a fiberglass, horsehair bow.

Our Symphony model violin is the perfect entry-level instrument for students and new players alike. Fully shop adjusted by our experts, this violin provides a rich, clear sound with a…