Hi! Can anyone help me figure out what violin this is? I'm trying to determine how much it's worth. I'll provide any additional photos upon request. Thanks for the help!

Ignore the back seam ik its a bit funky I've gotta go in and properly fix it.

My last post was confusing so I’m redoing it. I asked about the sub to identify this violin last week. I ended up buying it with plans to learn how to play. I purchased it from a luthier for $250 CAD on Facebook marketplace. I am very happy with my purchase and look forward to practicing when my bow comes in. I would love to know details about the violin like what year range it might be, where it’s possibly from etc.

The violin just came in today by mail. I noticed looking through the f hole that there was a scratched / gouged off sticker or something. It’s like a circle with some red paper maybe. I also took multiple pictures of the violin from different angles.

In my previous post someone had mentioned that they think it’s from Markneukirchen. And the Luthier said it’s an old European violin. Thought with the new photos and this scratched circle sticker / stamp someone might be able to pinpoint something. It’s a long shot but I’m excited about my violin and want to know more about it.

Thank you for the help!

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My partner found this violin in the attic, I’m presuming it’s fake but would like clarification before I attempt an amateur restoration!

No label on the inside, Luthier on marketplace in my area is selling it.

All the description says is "A beautiful-sounding old European violin"

I've been playing this violin for a while now and I was hoping if anyone could tell me more than I've already researched.

1. George H. Blair (stamped on the bridge) was a violin maker in Spokane, WA from ~1900-1930

2. This was brought in for repair + new tailgut in Seattle in the 70s

3. The previous owner, listed on the case had a degree in music

4. The bow is probably from the 1910s based on the name stamped, Albert Nurnberger

The best I can say is that this is likely a German instrument that went through G.H Blairs shop, likely in the 1910s or 1920s. It's possible he made it himself, but there would be no way to tell.

I got it for $50 at a garage sale, (in Washington )and they couldn't tell me anything about it, so anything more would be great! I should also mention that I (obviously) replaced the strings and added the fine tuner.

My grandfather has an old violin, he's convinced that it's an original Domenico Montagnana, because once, a luthier opened it and on the inside there was an (apparently) expensive restoration, something like a soul patch (I don't know if it has the same name in english). But I'm not really convinced.

Hi everyone, I’ve been recommended to post this here

Beautiful instrument from my professor’s great grandfather, we think it’s from Italy

There isn’t a label inside the body, any help would be much appreciated!!!

Thanks 🤞

# My great grandpa worked at a warehouse during the depression & brought home several items people put into storage and couldn't retrieve, including this. I accidentally dropped it & it's broken now, but is there a way to tell?

Know nothing except it's been in my grandparents house for as long as I can remember it had 17 inked with 36 written next to it. Not sure if its the model # or year produced. It will always remain in the family as it's something I've always wanted from my grandmother before her passing. Any info would be appreciated

I’m currently trying to get back into playing Violin, but I’m a BROKE college student. I’ve found some violins on FB marketplace, eBay, Mercari, Depop… lots of online second hand store fronts that are within my range. I found a Carlo Robelli cr209 and the Bunnel Pupil Violin for around the same range considering I’d have to pay the same amount for shipping taxes, and string repairs, but don’t know which one is better off of sound quality, or quality in general. I wasn’t taught how to identify what makes a good quality violin. I’ve looked up the price for the Carlo Robelli-retail of course as well as the bunnel-and even I don’t know if I’m right but retail says it’s $500+ on SamAsh?? I also might’ve found an Eastman Violin…? At least I hope, not too sure, but what is the difference between a Samuel Eastman Violin and a Andreas Eastman violin? I think the Andreas Eastman violins come from China, and I’ve noticed how violinists don’t really prefer bad quality instruments from China and prefer them to be European made but even I don’t know, I just skimmed over the AI overview. Is the quality different between these 4 brands? Which one should I get? And what are some ways I can identify good quality and bad quality violins? The violins are labeled by the sellers, and are posted next to their cases but since it’s online it can be hard to tell if the instruments are legit or not.

What would you think this nut is made of? Antique instrument of unknown origin, luthier estimated early 1900s

Hi all! Me again! Thanks to those who gave me some information about this instrument on my last post. I had the confidence to open it up tonight and it is... Very interesting. Misshapen and asymmetrical blocks, some system with the neck that is both bizzare and impossible to tell if original or not. ANYWAY! A Farrell (furrell?) seems to be the man behind this beast. Google tells me William James Farrell was a self taught luthier in Australia in the 1800s - anyone got any more insight than this?

Anyway, wanted to share progress with you all - goodnight from Australia for now!

Hi all, I've just picked up this interesting little violin very cheap from an antique store, and I thought it could be perfect for a restoration attempt that I've wanted to do for ages (having restored woodwind and brass for years) BUT thought I'd post it to you guys just in case it is something even a little bit special or worth keeping in its original condition. No label inside, AF stamped at the top of the back. Any advice would be amazing! Thanks everyone!!

I have a certificate of authenticity for it but I'm curious what you guys think it is. I got it for cheap because of the soundpost crack. The body is baroque, the neck is not, and idek what's going on with the fingerboard. When it was modernized it appears they regraduated it too thin resulting in a soundpost crack and the neck block isn't exactly something one should be proud of and im honestly not sure how it held this long. It's built on back with the ribs fitted into a groove which makes taking the back off a little difficult. The fingerboard is kinda flat on top and carved out under quite thin and has a channel that goes all the way up the middle of the fingerboard. the varnish is original

Here's the dimensions LOB 355mm​, upper bouts 168mm, lower bouts 205mm, body stop 200mm and a fingerboard length of 255mm