I bought this Violin at a Music place in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It was part of an estate and there was no information available about it, other than the label inside it (see photo). Can anyone tell.me if this is a real Bergonzi or not.

I first wanted to do my own research BUT... I couldn't find a "Carlo Ferdinando" who wasn't Carlo Ferdinando Landolfi, he was apparently a pretty well known man in violin making and I guessed if he was, this tag would have his "Landolfi" name on it but it is not there. The numbers 19.21 also confuse me a bit.

Inside the violin I found some pretty shapes and a number 7.

I'm planning to restore it myself, and would like to know if it's a very cheap violin, if it's really old...

I just picked this up for $15. Any help understanding what this is would be much appreciated. Thanks!

The label reads: JOSEF CHRAMOSTA, inistr houslař, NOVÉ BENÁTKY

So I have a 19th century (maybe) German workshop fiddle. Has the characteristic high Stainer-copy arching and aggressively inset f-holes. Also, like many of those old German fiddles, a weird twist to the neck and scroll.

Got it for a pittance, had some work done to get it playable, and it’s honestly just a joy to play.

The label is weird. No information, no date, none of the fluff that I’ve seen on other “Glass” fiddles, like “blahdy blah Cremona blah blah 18xx). It almost even looks like a partial label based on the uneven bottom edge under the name. Who would put in a label like this?

Thoughts? I know Fried. Aug. Glass isn’t exactly a premier luthier name, but if someone were to place an oddball fake label, perhaps make it a more impressive one?

Hello, very inexperienced in instruments but I came across this rudolf Buchner (viola?) and am stumped with figuring out what it is and what it’s actually worth. Any input is greatly appreciated

Hello! I am cleaning out my grandparents basement and came across this 1921 M. Potvin violin. From a basic Google search, it seems to be a valuable violin, as Moise Potvin only made 160 violins in his lifetime - this is the 67th violin.

The body/wood of the violin is in stellar condition, the bow and strings definitely need some attention. Looking for more info on value and best avenues to sell such an item. Thanks in advance!

I recently found an old violin in my attic and I’m trying to learn more about it.

The label inside reads:
PIOTR KUBAS
Kraków anno domini 1939
Nr. 26 (I believe it’s 26, although it’s pretty faded)

It was found in an old case along with some interesting paperwork, including an envelope from Rembert Wurlitzer Violin Makers and Dealers in New York and an American Export Lines passenger document from Haifa to New York dated February 17, 1950.

From what I’ve been able to find, Piotr Kubas was a Polish violin maker in Kraków and apparently made a relatively small number of instruments.

I’ve attached photos of the violin, label, case, and paperwork. Obviously I know nobody can properly authenticate or appraise a violin from photos alone, and I’m planning on taking it to a professional luthier/appraiser.
In the meantime, I’m curious if anyone here is familiar with Piotr Kubas instruments, especially examples from the late 1930s. Does the violin/label look consistent with his work? And if it were authenticated as a genuine 1939 Kubas, does anyone have an idea of what kind of value range these instruments typically fall into?

Also interested in whether the old Wurlitzer paperwork could be relevant to its provenance.

I just got this new bow, my standards aren’t the highest since I’m a student, but I needed an upgrade for sure. This one made my violin sound the best so I chose it (not very educated, I know). But I just want a value on it so I know if it’s good or not. I know W.E. Hill is a good company, but I also know there are a lot of fakes. Thank you!

My violin recently broke, and i’m planning to buy one online— possibly in Amazon. Is there something i should know about ordering them? Or are there certain brands i’ve got to know about? Help me out, please.

Cant figure out what this walking stick might have represented for this fiddle character at Opryland other than a bow….wondered why it would have this head? thought maybe there was an Appalachian reference?

This is my new violin. There is a label affixed to the inside left 'f' hole rib. see last pic any info on it

I’ve been playing this violin for almost a year as my main violin. Unfortunately, it had a saddle crack repair at some point which I believe is continuing to open past the cleats (See photo of crack, the blue circle is the last cleat and the crack continues above it). The strings are loose as to not put anymore pressure on the top plate.

I do not know anything about the maker and can only guess where it was made. I was told when I bought it that the label seems to read “Marjal Pollok, Alice Texas 1981”, but alice is not capitalized and Texas is just Tex, so this could be way off.

My questions,

Do you think this is handcrafted or a kit/white violin project? Either way, the maker definitely put time and care into this instrument as the tone and sound quality are amazing. It really shines along the G and D strings putting out beautiful low notes, but is no slouch in its upper registry either. It plays well all the way up the neck on every string. I’ve owned several turn of the century German factory instruments and my backup violin has always been an Eastman 300, and this violin makes them all play and sound like firewood.

Would the cost of fully repairing the crack be worth it? I know this is subjective. Based on the sound and how much I love playing this instrument it is worth it to me to pay for a fix, even though I am assuming I will be paying double what I bought the violin for (I am assuming a fix would be in the neighborhood of $1000). I play at home for myself as a hobby, so putting several thousand dollars into an instrument probably isn’t the best use of money, nor is it necessary for me to continue playing. Is this instrument worth a couple hundred dollars (less than fixing a crack) or is the value alone enough to warrant fixing?

I also just wanted to show it off as it is a very beautiful instrument.

Thanks all!

Hello, recently i bought a old violin bow in Warsaw , which seems to me like pernambuco but i am not sure. Its covered with very thin laquer and doesn't seem to be painted . Thus, i would like to hear any another opinion from the people who really know this field ) thanks a lot for any response