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Title: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: Micole1028 on May 29, 2013, 06:34:53 PM: I have a question regarding a replica Stradivarius Violin. I have the case along with the bow. I went today to get it looked at just because I have seen some replicas worth an okay amount of money. The man at the store was more amused with the bow then the violin. This one in particular is nothing fancy as strings have been broken and such. I just want to know if someone thinks it can be worth anything. If so I can take time and go get some pictures. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: bigwull on May 29, 2013, 06:37:27 PM: Yes pics please..Bows can be worth more than the violin....
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: mart on May 29, 2013, 06:44:56 PM: Oh yes !! Strad copies are pretty common but some of the bows that are found with them are pretty pricey !! Don`t worry about the horsehair !!
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: Micole1028 on May 29, 2013, 06:50:14 PM: okay! pictures coming!
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: Micole1028 on May 29, 2013, 06:56:15 PM: Okay maybe this can help.
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: bigwull on May 29, 2013, 07:19:25 PM: pic of bow...is,nt good, is there any name on it,....
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: mart on May 29, 2013, 07:22:18 PM: Can`t read whats by your thumb !!
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: Micole1028 on May 29, 2013, 07:22:32 PM: No, just the numeral numbers and the word Germany. Sorry
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: Micole1028 on May 29, 2013, 07:23:04 PM: by my thumb it is X ///
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: bigwull on May 29, 2013, 07:42:10 PM: list of German makers....start looking

http://www.wangbow.com/shop/a-list-of-master-bow-makers-ezp-2.html
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: Micole1028 on May 29, 2013, 07:47:24 PM: oh my gosh wow thanks ill get on that.. tomorrow! But really, thanks for that link
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: bigwull on May 29, 2013, 07:53:46 PM: thats what we,re here for....
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: Ipcress on May 30, 2013, 05:01:52 AM: Is it a printed label with the year written in pencil / pen, probably the last two digits ?

My initial reaction is early 20th and worth about £50. Bow looks damaged and is lacking the frog.
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: Micole1028 on May 30, 2013, 12:51:21 PM: The frog is there I took it off so yall could see what is underneath the frog. Its in the 3rd pic
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: Ipcress on May 30, 2013, 01:49:11 PM: Ah, right

Still think it's pretty standard learning or school violin
Title: Re: Replica Stradivarius Violin
Post by: fancypants on May 30, 2013, 08:57:44 PM: Sure looks like a student violin to me too .... circa 1930's - 1960's , if the case is any indicator .

Sometimes these little Strat copies can really sing a tone , so perhaps you could just go buy a bridge , notch & install it & borrow a bow to hear its' "voice" & see if all things are as straight & tight as they should be .
I don't think the bow is anything 'special' & I'll guess (mind you , without having it in my hands) it's value may be less than the cost of a new horsehair job on it ...