Description

Wilhelm Ernst Martin was born in 1862. He was a pupil of E. Glasel. Worked at Markneukirchen. Died 1907. Specialized in making replicas of a Nicolas Lupot model, most of them exported to the U.S. He also made good copies of Cremonese makers such as Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesu’. He was assisted by his two sons, Ernst Otto and Max. Alfred. His sons continued in his shop after his death, making many fine copies of the old Italian instruments. Wilhelm and his sons are listed in William Henley’s Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers. This one is made in Saxony in c.1930’s. The instrument has finish wear, as seen in the photos, no cracks. We glued an open string and put fresh strings on. This violin has a lively, bright tone and plays nicely. It is in very good condition and comes with a hard case.

• Made in Saxony
• Solid spruce top
• Solid flame maple back and sides
• Solid flame maple ribs
• Flame maple neck
• Ebony fingerboard
• Hard case