it is an old as well as there is a carving as stradivarius on its back side..and inside almost ruiend label shows made in germany....i have got this from an old church....many of the violinist who had seen this violin agree that its tone is realy great.....they want me to sell or donate to a proper hands...some say if is it orginal you will be a multi millionur...i am in a great delema.....ple..note ..only the body of violin...its bridge,tuning keys and sound post are absolutely new.... ple help me If it was made in Germany then it is definetly NOT a Stradivarius, however, a stradivarius copy made by an old German Luthier. No doubt it has great tone and a specific beauty, but a Strad would be have been made in Italy, where he lived.
I'm sorry about this news but I am sure that the violin is worth its far share of cash. Depending on year, asthetics, maker, and possible owners, it could be worth several thousand.
You best bet would be to take it to a certified string instrument appraiser and find out its worth and possibly its maker.
Hope this helps. Get it appraised by a professional. Chances are it's not a Strad, but it could still be worth a lot. I am almost 99.99% certain it is not a Strad but you will have to take it to a professional luthier to find out what it is. Stradivarius was Italian and his violins were made in Italy. But labels are no true guide to the provenance of an instrument.
The bridge, tuning pegs and soundpost are very rarely original on old violins anyway. A true Strad will probably have had its fingerboard and many other parts replaced along the way. Old violins go through many modifications during their lifetimes.
Why not learn the violin yourself....maybe it is a sign ? It's not. See:
http://beststudentviolins.com/StringCare... A Stradivarius violin would be incredibly rare, and it's rather unlikely that you've simply had one fall into your hands this easily.
Also, you say it was made in Germany -- if so, it's almost definitely not. Instead, it's probably a copy, or inspired by Stradivarius. For instance, one of my violins was of Stradivarius design, but was only that; not an actually Strad.
However, it could easily be worth something, if its tone is as good as you say. As long as the fittings are proper, and well installed, it sounds as if it would be a good instrument.
If you play, I'd recommend you try it out for yourself. Everyone's different; you might like it, you might not.
In the event that you don't want to keep it, I'd suggest you check your local phonebook or online listings for appraisers. There are most likely several in your area. A local music shop may be able to help you out, as well -- simply call and ask if someone there is qualified to appraise instruments, or if they can recommend someone. This will work out especially well if it's a small, locally owned shop -- they know the area, and are less likely to give you the name of a business partner that they're paid to promote; instead, they can often tell you the people that are actually the best to go to.
Good luck :] |
