Hopf Violin circa 1880, part 1. Select Size:12 x 18" the instrument appears almost jet

the instrument appears almost jet black to the naked eye

1717 Stradivarius Violin – 'ex Hämmerle – ex Baumgartner'

an effect heightened by the pickups which are reminiscent of stage lights

a soft golden glow appears

Hopf Violin circa 1880, part 1. Select Size:12 x 18" the instrument appears almost jetThis remarkable photo captures the interior of the first violin I successfully photographed. Initially, it was presented to me as a Hopf, but I believe it is actually a 19th century replica. The craftsmanship details, such as the bass bar and the simple neck joint, reveal this. The Hopf family, a large group of makers dating back to the 18th century (or perhaps earlier), usually produced distinctive models that are quite rare. Over time, a more