Identifying and appraising violin family instruments mewzik. New instruments from overseas that arent really hand made. It was bought new in 94 and i used it less then one school year. So if it was made as a 34 violin, it should have 29 mm high ribs. Cecilio cvn200 solid wood violin with tuner and lesson book size 12. Alexandre lefrancois violin the result of long and careful work by the aubert violin makers, these instruments profit from the very best wood selections. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
I can recommend the book the art of violin making if this all sounds fun. Bridge the quality of the bridge should be at least an aubert or despiau 1tree. Compared to despiau bridges, aubert are somewhat darker sounding, generally. What is a aubert and mirecourt answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. Get the best deals on 12 size violins when you shop the largest online selection at. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Other aubert teller germany semi fitted violin bridge.
Best violin brands for intermediate players new violinist. Get the best deals on aubert violins when you shop the largest online selection at. What is the best intermediate violin on the market though. Feb 05, 20 your violin is a workshop copy of an amati violin, made in one of the many factories in markneukirchen, mittenwald and klingenthal, germany, at the turn of the 20th century.
We carry the best violin brands such as fiddlerman, holstein, ming jiang zhu, scott cao, gcv, yamaha. Violin price guide what to expect in every price range. The string centre aubert adjustable violin bridge 44 low. Contact bar blue book packages bar about us bar green up bar. Aubert lutherie nicolas the jeanfrancois nicolas is a newer model and uses an oilbased clear brown varnish, unique for the aubert lutherie, to impart a more mature, antique character. Jacques aubert 30 september 1689 19 may 1753, also known as jacques aubert le vieux. A8t aubert a mirecourt luxe violin bridge treated, professional bridge. Many factors go into determining the worth of an antique violin, including the instruments manufacturer, how it has been treated over the years and the violins overall appearance. It also reduces the possibility of the string from pulling into the bridge. Aubert violin comes with case and everything needed to play. Also included are a bow, a case, and some accessories rosin and a pitch pipe. Buy other aubert teller germany semi fitted violin bridge music stand. If it has taller ribs, it was probably made as a viola.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Vb7 aubert violin bridge founded in 1865, with knowhow, experience and expertise that has distinguished aubert as one of the best violin family bridge makers in the world. Apr 26, 2009 im hoping someone could please help me with determining an acceptable price to sell this viola along with its case and bow for. Get the best deal for aubert violins from the largest online selection at. Stradivarius r808 leon aubert 1 with the school year about to begin, this is the perfect time to get the student in your life a violin of their own. The inside of it says leon aubert, a stradivarius model, the model number is 808, and the size is 34. How can you be sure that youre looking at the best violin brands for intermediate players. The antique violins made by them are highly valuable in todays market. Get the guaranteed best price on violin bridges like the the string centre aubert adjustable violin bridge at musicians friend. Here youll find new and used beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional violins for sale, all with a best price guarantee. For many years violin makers and scientists have tried to find the secrets to their amazing resonance.
Stradivariusr808 aubert instrument leon violin band. We carry the best violin brands such as fiddlerman, holstein, ming jiang zhu, scott cao, gcv, yamaha, tower strings, cecilio, and many more fiddles for sale. Aubert bridges for violin, viola, cello and bass lemuel violins. The recognition of an original label is an essential part of authenticating an antique violin, and the presence of an original label will naturally enhance a violins value. Leon aubert stradivarius model 808 44 violin with bow. Easy ways for an amateur to determine if a violin is valuable or is this violin worth fixing. The solid workmanship on this violin also makes it a very stable instrument and is less susceptible to temperature and. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments.
This is a great violin bridge replacement at affordable price. Valuation reports for used leon aubert violin products. If its simply a matter of heating the bridge over a candle flame, ill do it myself btw, is the quinn websites. Jul 20, 2014 all these violins have a great story that continues today. The value of an antique violin from the early 1900s our. The best value for your dollar in this range of instruments are the better, older family instruments from germany and mirecourt and the better, truly handmade instruments with reasonablycured wood from china, bulgaria, etc. A violin with a good tone will be higher in value than one that is not.
In addition, for those interested in restoring old and damaged instruments, and improving the appearance of finishes, we highly recommend the art of violin retouching layers, colors and depth by brian epp, an excellent treatise on the subject that will help increase the value of your instrument. The only exception i am aware of is a case covered in genuine alligator. The josef aubert teller ebony maple violin bridge is a violin bridge that is produced from the bosnia maple from the mountaintop. Aubert mirecourt deluxe violin bridge vb105 fiddlershop. The recognition of an original label is an essential part of authenticating an antique violin, and the presence of an original label will. How can you tell if the label in your violin is original. How much does an antique violin usually go up in price. Purfling is tedious to put in, so if it is missing or painted on, the instrument is probably not very valuable. Is there really a difference to justify the price increase. Please click on the item for full description and larger photo. But even if not, at the end of the day, we never recommend throwing out a violin before having it evaluated by a professional. Value of violins violins, violin maker, books, legends. With an expert eye, only the best woods, distinguished to grow aesthetically as well as acoustically pleasing over time are used.
Completely handcrafted in romania, this violin is made with high quality wood and excellent workmanship. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. If you are unsure how to assess the tone, have a professional musician or someone skilled in the music field listen to the violin and tell you if the sound is rich and full or falls flat. Its durable, produces a rich sound, has a smooth finish, and is a good value. They are known in the music world for their quality of sound, their great value and rarity. Feb 10, 2019 this josef aubert violin comes in an ebony vinlay that acts as a balance for the e string. Unfollow aubert violin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Leon aubert is romanian factory line, so i dont think tracking down the serial number will make much difference in value. Jacques aubert 30 september 1689 19 may 1753, also known as jacques aubert le vieux jacques aubert the elder, was a french composer and violinist of the baroque period. Violin bridge blank, therefore requires adjustment, size. Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s.
All these violins have a great story that continues today. Aubert was born in paris and became a student of jean baptiste senaille. With highlyselect maple and spruce, each violin is handmade in the classic french tradition to produce a broad, rich tone with power and clarity. I find myself drawing on all of this knowledge in a violin appraisal. It has been in use for only 23 years and has a few nicks and scratches, other than that there are no issues with it. Please use the shipping calculator for overseas shipping ny residents to pay sales tax we dont charge it we just collect it we accept credit cards, paypal, and other methods of payment. This josef aubert violin comes in an ebony vinlay that acts as a balance for the e string. Auberts father, jean was a member of the 24 violins du roi until his death in 1710, his. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. How much does an antique violin usually go up in price every year. These are still considered to be good student instruments today not for concert performers if your violin is in excellent condition with very good tone, its current. Values of antique violins today violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s.
Given the rarity and value of stainer violins, this should serve only as a rough identification guide based on the characteristics of stainer violins. Throughout most of its history aubert lutherie was a maker of fine bridges, however in 1987 a stringedinstrument workshop was added, and the enterprise was gathered together in mirecourt itself. Weve heard all about it because it seems to have happened to everyone. Aubert a mirecourt luxe violin bridge, 44 size, made in france, seasoned old wood, flamed, unfitted. Im hoping someone could please help me with determining an acceptable price to sell this viola along with its case and bow for. Purfling purfling is the usually black and neutral decorative inlay around the edge of the violin and is usually the most obvious giveaway of a cheap instrument. Sound characteristics are warm and projectory very desirable for playing in the orchestra. Buy aubert violins and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. More than likely, if you didnt know that your grandfather had a nice violin, and the purfling, scroll, corners, insides, graduation, and wood are poor, then the violin is quite cheap. Simply because an instrument is old does not mean that it has great value. Since i often get questions about the authenticity and value of violins and.
Knowing who made your violin is one of the most important clues to its value. Here are few suggestions that will help you get what you pay for. What to look for and look out for when purchasing a violin. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable and. How do i find out the value of a violin if i cant find any information anywhere on it other than the name of. Im not sure if i believe aubert that the treatment improves stability and tone. Leon aubert 808 questions the pegbox maestronet forums. Amati provides both online auction valuations and insurance valuations for violins, violas, cellos, and bows. But as craig says, for fractional sizes, its common practice to simply string a violin as a viola. In nearly all instances, an old case should be thrown away and a new case purchased. These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time.
The most common is probably aubert which is a generic stamp, but some might. Get the best deals on aubert violins when you shop the largest online. How much does an antique violin usually go up in price every. It is highly advisable that you consult a violin expert for any true authentication rather than try to do it yourself. In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. If you wish to obtain a formal, written appraisal of your instrument, for which you may. History of a violin maker dynasty in the vogtland region, saxony caspar hopf, one of the founding fathers of early violin making in klingenthal and a key influence on its art, is thought to have been born in the spring of 1650 in graslitz kraslice in czech language. This is an important question in the evaluation of a violin from the 18th or 19th century. Yes i am going to get it appraised when i get the time, but i just want to have idea before going.
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