{"title":"Used Violins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"giancarlo-santangelo-parma-violin-c-1951","title":"Giancarlo Santangelo Parma Violin c. 1951","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiancarlo Santangelo, Parma circa 1951\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAlthough this beautiful hand-made violin may come from Parma, Italy, our renowned violin builder\/restorer Rafael Storm feels the instrument shows influences fromGerman builders in the arc of the back, as well as French influences in the gentle curves leading to the purfling. This instrument is in very good condition with lovely action and tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt comes with a modern case for protection when shipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Santangelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7685149955,"sku":"","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/7532\/products\/IMG_4902_2e3f35ba-7994-47b4-acc5-1fe7d553491c.jpg?v=1630610930"},{"product_id":"heinrich-haberland-amati-style-violin-c-1923-germany","title":"Heinrich Haberline \"Amati\" style violin c.1923 - Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eM\u003c\/i\u003eade by violin maker Heinrich Haberline ( of the well-known Haberline family of violin makers of Marknuekirchen Germany) and in the famous \"Amati\" style, this 1923 instrument is a vintage beauty. The gently sloping top lines and gentle carving near the f-holes shows that Haberline paid meticulous attention when crafting this instrument. A tight-grained solid Spruce top, a nicely flamed one-piece solid Maple back and a gracefully carved scroll round out the look of this fine old violin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis violin has been expertly restored and set up by renowned violin maker Raphael Storm who re-graduated the instrument, installed a modern strength bass bar, a new sound post (from century old Spruce), new tuners, bridge, fingerboard and varnishand expertly repaired a few minor cracks.The wood is old and sonorous but the instrument looks almost new!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis instrument will ship in a modern case for protection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Rafael storm apprenticed with New York's finest restorer Carlos Archieri where he was exposed to the finest violins including Straduari, Guarneru and Amati. He later built one of Pete Seeger's touring banjo as well as a touring violin forJason Carter of the Del McCoury band who later endorced Rafael on their CD liner notes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Haberline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":779949506585,"sku":"MSM-33-00009","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/7532\/products\/IMG_8100.jpg?v=1630611780"},{"product_id":"josef-klotz-style-violin-c-1940","title":"Josef Klotz style Violin c.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Mittenwald Germany, this lovely violin was made in the style of Josef Klotz with slightly more pronounced bouts and a high arch. It features solid Spruce top and solid Flamed Maple sides and back. It is in very good condition with only minor dings and some extremely minor top crack repair as would be expected of a vintage violin. It has been set up by renowned Violin maker Rafael J. ( R.J.) Storm and is ready to give years of enjoyment to its next owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c232;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrently strung with Helicore strings. This instrument will ship in a modern case for protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Rafael storm apprenticed with New York's finest restorer Carlos Archieri where he was exposed to the finest violins including Straduari, Guarneru and Amati. He later built one of Pete Seeger's touring banjo as well as a touring violin forJason Carter of the Del McCoury band who later endorced Rafael on their CD liner notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Klotz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":780709560345,"sku":"MSM-22-00011-2","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/7532\/files\/IMG_0835.heic?v=1764368882"},{"product_id":"h-j-ficker-violin-1957","title":"H. J. 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Storm (currently featured in Fiddler Magazine). It has pleasing and strong carrying tones and is a true concert violin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Our stock #42809)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips with basic modern protective case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karl Needt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31210309550153,"sku":"MSM-33-00039-2","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/7532\/products\/IMG_6270.jpg?v=1578610223"},{"product_id":"shell-roth-4-4-size-violin-model-r30e4-2004","title":"Sherl \u0026 Roth 4\/4 Size Violin Model R30e4 (2004)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNice advanced student full size violin of solid Spruce and flamed Maple recently setup professionally with great action and playability.  Very good used condition. with only very minor marks\/dings and no cracks at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes as a full kit with Ractangular case with hygrometer and brazil wood bow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sherl \u0026 Roth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31897144492105,"sku":"MSM-35-00062","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/7532\/products\/IMG_7203.jpg?v=1609439761"},{"product_id":"karl-hermann-violin-german-1963-no-112821","title":"Karl Hermann 4\/4 Violin, German (1964)   #112821","description":"Very nice German (Markneurkerchen) violin by Karl Hermann, Model A217. Made in 1964 in the style of Antinious Stradiuarius, this good quality full size student instrument is made of solid Spruce top and solid flamed Maple sides and back.  It is in good playing condition with only very moderate marks and dings to show for it's almost 60 years and remains very attractive. The action is comfortable and the tone clear and resonant.  Comes with an older grey plastic case in fair to good condition, with all latches working.","brand":"Karl Hermann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39461576409161,"sku":"MSM-33-00043","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/7532\/products\/IMG_8281.jpg?v=1638119608"},{"product_id":"r-j-storm-violin-c-2016","title":"R. J. Storm Violin c. 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbsolute top-notch hand-built violin from one of the nation's well-respected makers. R. J. Storm has been making violins for over thirty years. His instruments are played by renowned musicians including Jason Carter of the Del MCcoury Boys who endorsed him on their CD cover. You can see his writings regularly in \u003cem\u003eFidder Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e on the subject of construction and restoration.  R. J. Storm instruments are meticulously crafted from the finest aged woods of Spruce and Flamed Maple and contain his signature features such as well-defined edges, pronounced chin, hollows at the wings and extra width at the corners.  The tone is soloist worthy with great depth and clarity and carrying tones that can fill a concert hall when in the hands of a virtuoso.  R. J. Storm instruments are rarely available on the used instrument market and are usually much more expensive than we are asking here. This one came back to him after the original purchaser reluctantly parted with it due to a health issue.  Mr. Storm has rigorously inspected and set up the instrument in his shop and it is stage ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently strung with Helicore strings. It will be shipped in a basic polyfoam case for protection. Other cases available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R. J. Storm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40075787927625,"sku":"MSM-33-00045","price":7850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/7532\/products\/IMG_7813_13614b95-cf55-41bb-b17b-dfb71c6ea4d8.jpg?v=1657833693"},{"product_id":"lorenzo-ventapane-violin-c-1820-naples-italy","title":"Lorenzo Ventapane Violin c. 1820 Naples","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe offer this two-hundred-year-old violin attributed to Lorenzo Ventapane of Naples, Italy c. 1820. The instrument bears his label and the features prominent in violin construction of the locale and time period.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorenzo Ventapane is generally considered to be one of the most important of the Neopolitan makers outside the Gaglinao family. He is believed to have trained with one of the Gaglianos, perhaps Giavanni or his son Niocola II and Ventapane instruments bear a strong resemblance in construction and varnish to those of the Gaglianos. Specific Ventapane features include upright f-holes and a slightly oversized eye at the scroll and often a reddish-brown hue to the mineral grind below the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument has had an interesting history. Family lore from the prior owner has the violin finding its way to a teacher at the conservatory in Budapest Hungary, who then gifted it to a child prodigy student.  The student later had to be smuggled out of Hungary during the Nazi era because of her Jewish heritage.   The Student and the violin found their way to Paris and eventually to the United States where she played it up and down the eastern seaboard for many years, even appearing once at the White House.  During her old age, the violin fell into disrepair and disuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument has now been lovingly restored to modern paying specifications by the renowned violin maker and restorer R. J. Storm.  Mr. Storm has been working with violins for over three decades after having apprenticed with Carlos Arcieri, of New York City whose reputation in the field made him the go-to violin restorer for the New York Philharmonic's masterpiece instruments.  Because of this, Mr. Storm's hands have been graced to assist in the repair of some of the world's finest violins such as genuine Stradevari, Guarneri and Amati.  R. J. Storm's columns on the subject of construction and restoration can now be seen regularly in the international publication \u003cem\u003eFiddler Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e. R. J.'s restoration to the Ventapane was multifaceted and included repairs to the top, ribs and edges, installation of a bass bar suitable for the pressure of modern strings and various cosmetic work. As might be expected, the instrument has also had a neck graft at some point in its lifetime. It is now in very good playing condition and is fully restored following the aesthetics of its original Gagliano school maker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe instrument presents with a warm, full tone with a pleasing resonance in all registers. It supplies plenty of volume and creates carrying tones suitable for a concert soloist or the experienced student ready to take on their lifetime instrument. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ventapane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40082636472393,"sku":"MSM-33-00046","price":29500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/7532\/products\/IMG_8868.jpg?v=1658167667"},{"product_id":"e-reinhold-schmidt-violin-1913","title":"E. Reinhold Schmidt violin - 1913","description":"This great old violin was made in 1913 at the Shop of E. 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