ANTIQUE AMERICAN VIOLIN 1927, BEAUTIFUL TONE, LISTEN NR

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ESTATE OF PROFESSIONAL VIOLINIST, PHILADELPHIA ~ NO RESERVE Full Size 4/4HANDMADE AMERICANVIOLIN FANTASTIC, POWERFUL SOUNDGorgeous Flame Maple~ Listen to the Sound Sample ~ SOUND SAMPLE LISTEN & Watch this VIOLIN Being Played... (To hear this sample, click the "play" arrow...) ABOUT THIS SOUND SAMPLE : This video clip is shot on my inexpensiveCasio digital camera in video mode. T is absolutely no enhancementof the sound whatsoever...no special microphones, no computer alteration, no studio effects. The piece is an excerpt of Bach's Sonata No. 1. The player is a violin student who always welcomes your comments. Enjoy! The wood used was carefully selected. The back and sides are of a special, lovely ribbon maple, flamey and very three dimensional. The top is a fine, high quality tone spruce. This is a high quality instrument from a better American violinmaker who was likely trained by the master luthiers of the late 19th & early 20th century. These makers were faithful to the German and Italian form. The original finish is a a deep oil varnish the color of honey. Its the kind of rich, glowing patina that only father time can create. Original label (handwritten directly on the wood reads:AJ Houck. Seatle 1927 This is a remarkable antique American violin. Not only is thisa beautifully made instrument by a talented maker, butmore importantly, it has a beautiful voice...sweet and singing in the treble end....Dark and velvety...with tons of resonance in the bass strings. The neck was restored at some point in the past.It is solid and as you can tell from the sound sample,this violin is not only playable, but has a superb sound. This beautiful American violin is a one of a kind,hand carved instrument by a gifted violinmaker.The carving is just right...deeply carved scroll, lovely finely cut sound holes and nice broad arching whichlikely accounts for the big, deep resonant sound. The mature voice of this violin speaks for itself. It bears its original maker's signature and date on the inside. This is quality antique violin and as usual, I have included a video sound sample so that you can judge it for yourself. I believe this violin belongs in the hands of a professional violinist or collector who wants to add a fine, old American instrument to their collection.Exceptional, professional quality American violinsof this age and in this fine state of preservation arebecoming more and more difficult to find. They arehighly sought after by professional violinists, violinteachers and private collectors. Listen to the soundsample; if you're looking for a special instrument thathas stood the test of time, this one may be for you. Measurements: This is a Full size, 4/4 violin that measures 23-1/2 inches in overall length. The body measures 14" long;lower bout is 8-14"; upper is 6-1/2". Ships in a older case.CONDITION: This is in nice condition for such an old violin. T are no soundpost cracks, or cracks of any kind. T are no open seams. Other than an old and beautifully done neck restoration t is nothingthat is significant, and absolutely nothing that affects the beautiful, lush sound of this old, mature handmade American violin. Of course, with any fine antique violin of this age, it will show minor cosmetic signs of use from having been played in the past 80 years adds character and validates the antique qualities of the violin.I ship AT COST...absolutely no extra fees, no handling charges, and I never charge for packaging materials. You pay ONLY the actualpostage & insurance cost. I use the Ebay shipping calculator. Insurance is required to protect your investment. Thanks. This fine violin will be sold without reserve...in a real auction format! I have started the auction with a low starting bid to allow all to participate. ... read more

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