Apr 26, 2009 im hoping someone could please help me with determining an acceptable price to sell this viola along with its case and bow for. What is a aubert and mirecourt answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. I can recommend the book the art of violin making if this all sounds fun. Get the best deal for aubert violins from the largest online selection at. How much does an antique violin usually go up in price every. Jacques aubert 30 september 1689 19 may 1753, also known as jacques aubert le vieux. We carry the best violin brands such as fiddlerman, holstein, ming jiang zhu, scott cao, gcv, yamaha. The inside of it says leon aubert, a stradivarius model, the model number is 808, and the size is 34. But as craig says, for fractional sizes, its common practice to simply string a violin as a viola. Purfling purfling is the usually black and neutral decorative inlay around the edge of the violin and is usually the most obvious giveaway of a cheap instrument. This is a great violin bridge replacement at affordable price. It also reduces the possibility of the string from pulling into the bridge.
Aubert bridges for violin, viola, cello and bass lemuel violins. Feb 05, 20 your violin is a workshop copy of an amati violin, made in one of the many factories in markneukirchen, mittenwald and klingenthal, germany, at the turn of the 20th century. Stradivariusr808 aubert instrument leon violin band. So if it was made as a 34 violin, it should have 29 mm high ribs. Cecilio cvn200 solid wood violin with tuner and lesson book size 12. Easy ways for an amateur to determine if a violin is valuable or is this violin worth fixing. Best violin brands for intermediate players new violinist. The best value for your dollar in this range of instruments are the better, older family instruments from germany and mirecourt and the better, truly handmade instruments with reasonablycured wood from china, bulgaria, etc. It is highly advisable that you consult a violin expert for any true authentication rather than try to do it yourself. If you wish to obtain a formal, written appraisal of your instrument, for which you may. In addition, for those interested in restoring old and damaged instruments, and improving the appearance of finishes, we highly recommend the art of violin retouching layers, colors and depth by brian epp, an excellent treatise on the subject that will help increase the value of your instrument. Other aubert teller germany semi fitted violin bridge. I find myself drawing on all of this knowledge in a violin appraisal.
The recognition of an original label is an essential part of authenticating an antique violin, and the presence of an original label will. The recognition of an original label is an essential part of authenticating an antique violin, and the presence of an original label will naturally enhance a violins value. All these violins have a great story that continues today. If it has taller ribs, it was probably made as a viola.
It has been in use for only 23 years and has a few nicks and scratches, other than that there are no issues with it. Aubert mirecourt deluxe violin bridge vb105 fiddlershop. Completely handcrafted in romania, this violin is made with high quality wood and excellent workmanship. Contact bar blue book packages bar about us bar green up bar. Stradivarius r808 leon aubert 1 with the school year about to begin, this is the perfect time to get the student in your life a violin of their own.
Weve heard all about it because it seems to have happened to everyone. With an expert eye, only the best woods, distinguished to grow aesthetically as well as acoustically pleasing over time are used. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments mewzik. Jul 20, 2014 all these violins have a great story that continues today. It was bought new in 94 and i used it less then one school year. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable. When ordering smaller than 18th size 29mm keep in mind the difference between suzuki and european sizing. How can you tell if the label in your violin is original. Aubert was born in paris and became a student of jean baptiste senaille. This is an important question in the evaluation of a violin from the 18th or 19th century. Im hoping someone could please help me with determining an acceptable price to sell this viola along with its case and bow for. Get the guaranteed best price on violin bridges like the the string centre aubert adjustable violin bridge at musicians friend.
If you are unsure how to assess the tone, have a professional musician or someone skilled in the music field listen to the violin and tell you if the sound is rich and full or falls flat. Here youll find new and used beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional violins for sale, all with a best price guarantee. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Aubert violin comes with case and everything needed to play. Leon aubert stradivarius model 808 44 violin with bow. Feb 10, 2019 this josef aubert violin comes in an ebony vinlay that acts as a balance for the e string. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Please use the shipping calculator for overseas shipping ny residents to pay sales tax we dont charge it we just collect it we accept credit cards, paypal, and other methods of payment. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Leon aubert 808 questions the pegbox maestronet forums. Get the best deals on 12 size violins when you shop the largest online selection at.
With highlyselect maple and spruce, each violin is handmade in the classic french tradition to produce a broad, rich tone with power and clarity. Aubert a mirecourt luxe violin bridge, 44 size, made in france, seasoned old wood, flamed, unfitted. A8t aubert a mirecourt luxe violin bridge treated, professional bridge. Its durable, produces a rich sound, has a smooth finish, and is a good value. The value of an antique violin from the early 1900s our. How do i find out the value of a violin if i cant find any information anywhere on it other than the name of. Given the rarity and value of stainer violins, this should serve only as a rough identification guide based on the characteristics of stainer violins. Yes i am going to get it appraised when i get the time, but i just want to have idea before going. Valuation reports for used leon aubert violin products. Buy aubert violins and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Aubert lutherie nicolas the jeanfrancois nicolas is a newer model and uses an oilbased clear brown varnish, unique for the aubert lutherie, to impart a more mature, antique character.
What to look for and look out for when purchasing a violin. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The solid workmanship on this violin also makes it a very stable instrument and is less susceptible to temperature and. Please click on the item for full description and larger photo. What is the best intermediate violin on the market though.
Also included are a bow, a case, and some accessories rosin and a pitch pipe. How much does an antique violin usually go up in price every year. How can you be sure that youre looking at the best violin brands for intermediate players. Violin bridge blank, therefore requires adjustment, size. The string centre aubert adjustable violin bridge 44 low. These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time. Compared to despiau bridges, aubert are somewhat darker sounding, generally. Amati provides both online auction valuations and insurance valuations for violins, violas, cellos, and bows.
For many years violin makers and scientists have tried to find the secrets to their amazing resonance. His first position was as violinist in the service of the prince of conde. A violin with a good tone will be higher in value than one that is not. Simply because an instrument is old does not mean that it has great value. If its simply a matter of heating the bridge over a candle flame, ill do it myself btw, is the quinn websites. Alexandre lefrancois violin the result of long and careful work by the aubert violin makers, these instruments profit from the very best wood selections. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. More than likely, if you didnt know that your grandfather had a nice violin, and the purfling, scroll, corners, insides, graduation, and wood are poor, then the violin is quite cheap. Bridge the quality of the bridge should be at least an aubert or despiau 1tree. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. They are known in the music world for their quality of sound, their great value and rarity. These are still considered to be good student instruments today not for concert performers if your violin is in excellent condition with very good tone, its current. Get the best deals on aubert violins when you shop the largest online.
Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. Here are few suggestions that will help you get what you pay for. Unfollow aubert violin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Throughout most of its history aubert lutherie was a maker of fine bridges, however in 1987 a stringedinstrument workshop was added, and the enterprise was gathered together in mirecourt itself. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable and. Values of antique violins today violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s.
But even if not, at the end of the day, we never recommend throwing out a violin before having it evaluated by a professional. We carry the best violin brands such as fiddlerman, holstein, ming jiang zhu, scott cao, gcv, yamaha, tower strings, cecilio, and many more fiddles for sale. How much does an antique violin usually go up in price. Vb7 aubert violin bridge founded in 1865, with knowhow, experience and expertise that has distinguished aubert as one of the best violin family bridge makers in the world. In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. Auberts father, jean was a member of the 24 violins du roi until his death in 1710, his.
Buy other aubert teller germany semi fitted violin bridge music stand. Get the best deals on aubert violins when you shop the largest online selection at. This josef aubert violin comes in an ebony vinlay that acts as a balance for the e string. New instruments from overseas that arent really hand made. Since i often get questions about the authenticity and value of violins and. Leon aubert is romanian factory line, so i dont think tracking down the serial number will make much difference in value. The josef aubert teller ebony maple violin bridge is a violin bridge that is produced from the bosnia maple from the mountaintop. Jacques aubert 30 september 1689 19 may 1753, also known as jacques aubert le vieux jacques aubert the elder, was a french composer and violinist of the baroque period. History of a violin maker dynasty in the vogtland region, saxony caspar hopf, one of the founding fathers of early violin making in klingenthal and a key influence on its art, is thought to have been born in the spring of 1650 in graslitz kraslice in czech language. Value of violins violins, violin maker, books, legends. Knowing who made your violin is one of the most important clues to its value.
The antique violins made by them are highly valuable in todays market. Violin price guide what to expect in every price range. Sound characteristics are warm and projectory very desirable for playing in the orchestra. The only exception i am aware of is a case covered in genuine alligator. In nearly all instances, an old case should be thrown away and a new case purchased. Purfling is tedious to put in, so if it is missing or painted on, the instrument is probably not very valuable. Many factors go into determining the worth of an antique violin, including the instruments manufacturer, how it has been treated over the years and the violins overall appearance.
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