Hopf violin fake bookshelf

Unfollow violin hopf to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While i was checking the inside with my pen light i saw some handwriting way up where it was very difficult to read. Like most readers who write to us, trying to eek out information about a mystery fiddle, he carefully transcribed the faded, dusty label visible through the. The first way to tell if your instrument is old modern, old actually old or fake old, is to look for a neck graft. The worst violin movie acting weve ever seen youtube. These instruments are available in a range of sizes and qualities, with variations designed for. It is not known where he learned his trade, but his painstaking and elegant craftsmanship indicate that he may have had an association with the great makers of cremona, italy, particularly the amati family.

The musical subtleties of vintage instruments, the acclaimed workmanship, and the historical importance of the. Antique hopf violin cf hopf wcrowns insidedouble mkd. Cellos of the piatigorsky festival italian cello making. He said it was about 300 years old because it had a longer neck and was used to play baroque music. This violin was made during the time he was the official luthier to the famous conservatory, and is a classic example of his beautiful wood selection and elegant workmanship. Hopf violins are well known by their peculiar shape and color. Jacob stainer was one of the most famous early violin makers, and the first wellknown one from what is today austria. The violin pictured above is of a fine example of carl freidrich hopf s work from around 1870. Hopf there were at least 26 different actual hopf violin makers, and many, many thousands of factory instruments that were just labeled or stamped hopf.

The chance of finding a strad today in a basement or attic is near impossible. The label is obviously a fake stradi because it has both the letter u and v beside. Violins by famous makers such as stradivari, guarneri, maggini, amati, or stainer had numerous followers and imitators. Dont worry, just fake a phone call and when you finish, no one will ever remember the topic. I own an old hopf violin which was given to my mother in 1932 and the giver said it was 100 years old then. It is made from excellent materials, has wonderful proportions and the deftly carved scroll is testament to the superb craftsmanship used in the making of this violin. Also included is a brown hard plastic case with latches and a handle, as well as two bows. His violin designs became highly influential among makers worldwide, and his instruments were the most soughtafter in europe up until the end of the 18th century. This violin has a scrolled head and black wooden tuning pegs, with a chin rest clamped to the bottom of the violin body. The violin is stamped with the hopf name on the back.

The real ones made by this 17th century family are marked only on the interior, and they are far more valuable. Shop the worlds widest selection of violin fake book, sheet music, music books, scores and more. Today, his violins are rare, and remain highly desirable to. 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. 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.

Jannes irps repair of an old hopf violin part 1 youtube. After two years of indepth trace analysis it was proved this was the instrument used by hartley, who played, nearer, my god, to thee classical violin music during the titanics last moments. Nicely carved scroll and accurately inlaid purfling. Music is an everchanging art that is often defined by the instruments of the time. Unfollow hopf violins to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. For much of the 20th century, hopf were a fairly big instrument factory making guitar and mandolins and various other instruments mostly for the lower end of the market.

Now that we agree that its essential to have a library, lets take a look at some of the most creative bookshelf designs out. Violin makers say they can typically spot the difference between an average violin, such as the one at left, which one person emailed to a maker, and a true stradivarius, such as the ames. If your instrument has most or all of the characteristics of an old violin, chances are that it is truly old. Repair of an old hopf violin by jannes irps please also see part 2. Because of this, musical instruments are time capsules for each era of music styles. Is your instrument modern or old or fake old by violin standards.

Old violins and violas and cellos have neck grafts. Fake old instruments dont usually have fake lining at which we can laugh. Get the best deals on hopf violin when you shop the largest online selection at. How to tell if you have an antique violin our pastimes. If my memory serves me, the branding of hopf on the back below the neck kind of guarentees its a copy. Violins are versatile instruments, used in everything from classical sonatas to bluegrass songs.

So the next time you want to call us about your old violin, you can look this list over. In 2006, this damaged violin was found in the attic of a home in britain. My father has a 1960s hopf guitar, which while it sounds rather nice is by no means a highend. If it is neatly and tightly inlaid, that is a good sign. Lso digital exhibition, violins of the lso violin festival. When looking for a violin, its important to consider the skill level of the player. The hopf trade instruments circa 18751940 germanyczechoslovokia the name hopf is found on many, many trade violins. Of course, you might run into a problem if some smart ass tries to chit chat about something you have in your bookcase. This commercial violin bears a square arching and outline typically seen in klingenthal trade instruments of the late 19th century branded hopf. Another violin making dynasty in germany, this time in klingenthal, is the hopf family. Due to some exquisite specimens, many violins that carry the hopf name are impostors. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The famous violin maker was caspar hopf 16771711, an ancestor of dieter. Because copies are often extremely faithful to the original, only a trained appraiser can definitively tell the difference.

I will do my best to describe this beautiful violin. The front, new sides and neck were made by walter overman in kokomo, ind in 1930. How can you tell an original hopf violin from a copy. If you come across a violin and dont have any way of knowing where it came from, you might wonder if it is an antique. Mix bookshelf is now in the capable hands of music books plus music books plus is your best source on the net for books, videos, cdroms, dvds, audio cassettes, software, posters, sound effects and apparel. On january 1st, 1998, mix bookshelf closed its doors and music books plus purchased their remaining inventory, customer list and the mix bookshelf web site. How to identify an original violin label deborah b.

I keep having an eye out for an old authentic hopf violin. Most often, when given a violin, the giver will tell you about the violin s origin, age, and condition. Hopf violin fiddle wooden case and bausch bow this hopf violin has been passed down through the family. Hal leonard has dozens of fake books for all musical genres to ensure you can play the music you want or need to play. Ive have an old violin that someone gave to me years ago. Instruments created by this prominent family range from the sublime to the mediocre. Is this an old violin, an old violin or a fake old violin. These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time. Hopf violin 1830s excellent condition, all strings work. To determine if a hopf violin is authentic, look for an angular design, golden brown color and a lack of labeled country of origin.

Just the other day another strings reader wrote inquiring about the value and authenticity of his violin. Purfling is tedious to put in, so if it is missing or painted on, the instrument is probably not very valuable. This is an antique violin marked hopf on the back, but its generally referred to as a fake hopf violin in the same way that you can buy a stradivarius copy today. David christian hopf, violin, quittenbach, 1777 tarisio. Fake books give you just what you need to fake your own version of a song. This violin was made in klingenthal, germany around 1880. For every stradivarius violin discovered, there are many. Instrument makers of the stainer family smithsonian. Before i jump on anything i would like to educate myself a little more though. An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. I took it in to a restoration shop to have a bridge, some strings put on it and maybe the bow restrung and the guys jaw dropped.

A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable. Although the odds are low, you might find a mysterious violin say, in your grandmothers attic that looks old enough to. Most hopf violins found today would have been made in the late 1800s especially if the heal of the neck has a black stamp hopf. 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.