We have many options for the more the professional player. We stock many different violins from the world-class workshops of Aubert Lutherie and Scrollavessa & Zanre representing a wide variety of styles. In addition we also stock a comprehensive selection of older instruments as well as a selection of Australian instruments as well.
We generally don't sell these types of instruments over the internet, rather we encourage you to visit our store to try them in person. An appointment will ensure that you have your own private testing room and staff member to answer all your questions.
New/Contemporary Violins ($10,000+)
"Alexandre Lefrancois" by Aubert Lutherie (Professional)
Made in Mirecourt, France, Aubert Lutherie violins are of the highest quality. These violins have a powerful yet rich warm sound which only "grow in beauty" while growing old. This model is a result of many years of work and research from the Aubert Luthiers. They are made from only the best wood selection. The precision of the modelling thicknesses, as well as the properties of the varnish result in sound qualities that impress professional musicians around the world.
$12,000.00
Features:
Ebony pegs and fingerboard
Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built or high quality ebony tailpiece
Rainer Beilharz is an Australia master violin maker based in Guilford Victoria. He received the title of geigenbaumeister, issued with distinction by the Handwerkskammer Munchen und Oberbayern in 1997.
Made in Paris, France in the workshop of Paul Beuscher in 1930. this violin has all the tonal charateristics of the great french style of violins of that period. Label reads:
Paul Beuscher
Luthier
27 Boulevard Beumarchais, 27
Paris
Anno. 1930
Features:
Rosewood pegs, tailpiece & chinrest and ebony fingerboard
This old English violin was made in the early 20th Century. It has a beautiful warm sound which can only come with age. It is suitable for players wanting a more mellow, non-abrasive sound.
Features:
Rosewood pegs, tailpiece & chinrest and ebony fingerboard
Known as the "English Amati", Banks is one of the better known English makers of his time. This violin has a beautiful warm sound and is perfect for professional players. Label reads:
Made by Ben J. Banks
Catherine Street, Salisbury 1772
Features:
Boxwood pegs, tailpiece & chinrest and ebony fingerboard
Mariani lived from 1635-1695 in Pesaro and was possibly a student of Maggini. This violin has been restored and is in good playing condition with a beautiful sound. Label reads:
Antonio Mariani
Pesaro 1661
Features:
Ebony pegs, tailpiece & chinrest and fingerboard
Pirazzi strings
Inlaid purfling
Maple back
Brown/yellow varnish
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. Prices subject to change without notice. For all enquiries please call 1300-VIOLINS or email us at enquiries@violins.com.au
