€ 5.500,00
This handcrafted baroque violin is inspired by the early Klingenthal tradition and the work of the Hopf family, one of the most influential violin-making families of Saxony. The instrument embodies the direct, clear, and characterful sound associated with the German baroque violin, combined with an uncompromising dedication to traditional craftsmanship.
This model draws from early 18th-century violin making in Klingenthal (Saxony, Germany), where the tradition was shaped in part by Kaspar Hopf and his family.
The Hopf family played a significant role in the region’s development, both economically and artisanally, and established a recognizable German style: functional, direct, and focused on projection.
Rather than copying a single instrument, this violin is an interpretation of the early Hopf style, grounded in historical principles while allowing room for refinement.
This violin is entirely handmade using traditional baroque techniques, without modern shortcuts.
The short fingerboard is made from spruce veneered with maple, contributing to:
The fingerboard inlay is inspired by Amati examples, adding a subtle historical reference.
The tuning pegs are fully handcrafted by Elise from French boxwood, based on an original design, enhancing both the aesthetic and functional integrity of the instrument.
The violin is finished with an amber oil varnish (fossil resin) in a blonde color.
This varnish:
The instrument offers a distinctive and projecting voice:
Well suited for soloistic playing within a baroque context.
This violin is built for:
Every part of this violin is handmade, from construction to varnish and pegs. Where modern making often prioritizes efficiency, this instrument reflects a deliberate choice for historical accuracy and full control over every detail.
It is built on a philosophy that sees tradition not as a limitation, but as a foundation:
to understand tradition, and build upon it.
