Holstein Workshop violins are handcrafted by one experienced luthier in our select VSA award-winning workshop. The quality of workmanship goes far beyond anything else weve seen in this price range. The tops are made of fine quality Italian spruce, and the back and ribs from Bosnian maple (100+ year old wood, aged and dried a minimum of 10 years). Our Holstein Workshop violins are made in various replicas and copies of violins made by the old masters, such as Stradivari, Guarneri del Ges, Amati, and Maggini. The quality and dimensions of the wood, as well as the varnish, are copied from the originals to achieve the same tonal qualities.

The Holstein ‘Kreisler’ is a replicaof Guarneri del Gess masterpiece made in 1730. The originalviolinwasplayed by the great violinist Fritz Kreisler as his primary concert instrument. The Kreisler 1730 had long been regarded as among the finest works of Guarneri’s early years.

THE SETUP

Holstein Workshop violins are setup with premium quality fittings and strings to bring the most out of the instrument. The bridge is hand-carved and fitted to perfection by our luthiers during the setup process.

VIOLINSPECIFICATIONS

Fingerboard:Fine Ebony

Fittings: Ebony

Bridge:Hand-carved professional levelDespiau 3-treeor HolsteinDeluxeBridge

Strings:Maker’s choice. Standard isThomastik PI100. We select and match the strings carefully to bring the most out of each individual instrument.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Holstein violin is sold with a certificate of authenticity; handwritten, stamped and signed by our in-house luthier.