Vintage Karl Höfner KH206 Violin, 4/4, Germany, c. 1970s

Description: Thank you for looking. To browse my entire collection of old and contemporary violins and bows, please click on my user name to visit the store and then filter by Category. Karl Höfner KH206 (Stradivarius), Bubenreuth, Germany Size: 4/4. Proficiency Level: Professional – Orchestra. Year made: the 1970s. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Structurally, defect free; cosmetically, there are minor traces of prior handling. Fittings: high-grade ebony. Strings: brand new Thomastik-Infeld Dominant.Stunningly beautiful violin made by one of Karl Höfner's Master Luthiers at the firm's Custom shop (Meisterwerkstatten) in Bubenreuth, Germany in the 1960s. "Konzert" series, model KH206 (relatively rare). The KH206, which is a copy of Stradivarius, was described in the catalogue of the time as a violin with "nicely flamed one-piece back, well flamed neck, dark chestnut-brown, a good imitation of the old model."This violin precisely matches the catalogue description. It impresses with its beautiful tone woods and exquisite workmanship. The one-piece back, ribs, and neck are strongly flamed and the top is tight-grained. The complex, multi-layer varnishing masterfully imitates the antique prototype and is luxurious: the violin was hand-finished and hand-rubbed by the maker to a mirror-like perfection. This instrument is a true piece of art!This is a vintage instrument that is about 60 years old, however it is well preserved - defect-free structurally and very good cosmetically. There are no cracks or repairs. However, like in any hand-varnished instrument, the surface is fragile and minor scratches and nicks in the varnish from prior use can be detected. Please review the images carefully. The violin is equipped with brand new Dominant strings and is play-ready.Accessory OptionThe price shown is for violin only. If you need accessories, I can offer a 20% discount on the already very low price for any of my accessories currently available (applies to items priced at less than $200). You would also save on shipping, relative to buying accessories separately. Shown in the images is one such accessory option, which includes:- Brand new Baker Street 4030 deluxe case: store price approximately $250; my regular price $200; price after 20% discount $160;- Brand new - unused, unrosined – Pernambuco bow: 61 g, nicely balanced (balance point 7.5 inches, measured from the frog, which is optimal); ebony frog decorated with Parisian eye and full nickel-silver mount; mother of pearl slide; three-piece button with a m-o-p eye; natural white horsehair. My regular price is $125; price with the violin purchase, after the 20% discount, is $100;- KUN Bravo shoulder rest, used in good condition: my regular price $62; price after 20% discount $50;If you prefer a different accessory set, please contact me - I will work with you to meet your needs and budget. KARL HOFNER VIOLINSIn the 1960s, Karl Höfner produced violins in four main grade categories: Student; Orchestra; Concert; and Master. This violin is one of their Concert models. Concert violins were fully hand made by Höfner's top luthiers from the highest quality seasoned tone woods and targeted professional orchestra musicians and advanced players.According to Karl Höfner's descriptions for distributors, its senior models - such as this one - were "made throughout of beautifully flamed and thoroughly seasoned wood... We only use best tone-wood, choice Bavarian spruce and European maple. The seasoning of the wood over years is standard. All trim is select ebony... Each instrument is carved from a solid block of wood and adjusted for best tone. The scroll and neck are hand-carved... Each instrument is meticulously crafted and graduated to ensure optimum performance. All instruments are finished with spirit varnish and hand rubbed..."Vintage Höfners are sought-after instruments and command solid prices in the secondary market. You may wish to search the internet for price points. Please make sure you look for "KH" models (produced before approximately 1995). For example, Brobst Violin Shop, a reputed fine violin dealer, often has a good selection of vintage Höfner violins. If you search their website for Karl Höfner (browsing by maker), you will see a good representation of prices by model. At the time of this writing, their prices for vintage Höfner violins range from $2,500 for the KH200 model to $5,000 for some more senior models.Höfner's senior models, which were hand made at their custom shop, should not be confused with the relatively inexpensive (but still decent for their purpose) Student models that Höfner factory-produced in large quantities. It is also important to differentiate between the highly sought-after vintage Höfners (the model numbers start with "KH") and the contemporary Höfners which are no longer made in the same custom shop and, in my personal view, are significantly less valuable (the model numbers start with "H", such as H225 GG for example). V121

Price: 1750 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2025-01-07T03:48:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 65 USD