AboutAl Dzina Expertise I can answer questions about violin and guitar making and restoration. I will not answer questions about playing these instruments, because I am a maker, not a player.
Experience I was trained in violin making in Germany and have been working at this craft for sixty years.
Question QUESTION: I am not looking for a specific valuation as I know that is difficult to do without seeing the violin itself but wondered if you would be able to give me a rough estimate? I believe it is a replica of a Klotz, passed to me by my late grandfather and has a fantastic rich tone. I have been offered GBP1300 and I am just curious to know if this is a reasonable offer or if I should expect more? Condition is reasonable for age. Many thanks. Andy.
ANSWER: Hi Andy;
A Klotz could have a higher price, even a copy. Send me your City & State and I shall attempt to send you to a shop that can help.
Al;
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QUESTION: Hi - thanks for that, and for your time. It's definitely not a Klotz as there is no label inside. It has been hinted to me that it could be a replica of a Klotz. I am over in the UK so you may not have further details for me but my closest city is Inverness(Highlands) if you can help!! Thanks again. Andy.
Answer Hi Andy;
Not being privy to the Highlands, my only suggestion is to try one of the following shops:
VIOLIN SHOP the 7/11 BLACKIE ST. YORKHILL, 63 8tn GLASGOW,SCOTL uk (44)0141 339 8078 enquiries@theviolinshop-glasgow.co.uk
BONHAMS & BUTTERFIELDS MUSIC INST DEPT 101 NEW BOND ST Wi Si Sr LONDON uk 44 207 488 8380 music@bonhams.com
BRIDGEWOOD & NEITZERT 146 STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH ST N16 OJU LONDON uk 44 207-249-9398 violinsbn@btllick.com
Al;
