Collin-Mezin Violin Paris France 1908

This violin was made by Collin-Mezin fils, the son of one of the most prolific violin-makers in France at the turn of the 20th century. It was made in Paris, France, in 1908.

The violin is labelled "Ch. J. B. Collin-Mezin / Luthier / Grand Prix - Exposition Universelle 1900 / Paris". The body measures 362mm along the back, 171mm across the upper bouts and 212mm across the lower bouts. It has a two-piece of well-flamed maple with a broad curl, and the scroll and ribs have been well selected to match. The top is a finely grained spruce of uneven growth which broadens towards the bouts. The violin has been finished with a gold-brown varnish and rosewood fittings, and it is in good condition.

It has a focused, even sound that is well balanced across the registers, and projects cleanly at a variety of dynamic levels. It is very capable of bringing out different characters and colours, and with a comfortable string height, it makes for a great instrument for virtuosic and chamber repertoire. It would be best suited to a violinist doing their tertiary study or playing professionally.

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