Gear Hunter

Franco/Saxon 4/4 violin
-circa 1910-1920
-Made in Mirecourt, France
-Finished in Markneukirchchen, Germany
-Bogaro & Clemente Fittings
-Professionally crafted bridge

There are few places in the world with a historic tradition of violin making as long and rich as the Saxon town of Markneukirchen, stretching back to the mid 17th century and to the formation of the first associated guilds. 19th century instrument making in Markneukirchen flourished and fueled the expansion of the classical music industry.

Mirecourt, France has a tradition of lutherie that seems to exceed Markneukirchen and date back to the end of the sixteenth century. The first violin makers establishing there as early as 1602. There has been a prestigious list of Luthier's through this region, most notably Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume who had worked with Nicolas Paganini.

-case included
-does not include bow or rosin