{"product_id":"antique-violin-with-bow-vintage-case-early-1900s-unlabeled-as-is-project-instrument","title":"Antique Violin with Flamed Maple Back, Bow \u0026 Vintage Case — Early 1900s, As-Is Project Instrument","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis violin has clearly lived a whole life. Recitals, barn dances, maybe a few lessons someone cried through. It's been resting a while. Now it's ready for its next act with someone who knows their way around a luthier's bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique full-size violin with a warm red-to-amber shaded varnish. The standout is the back: \u003cstrong\u003etwo-piece flamed maple with strong tiger-stripe figure\u003c\/strong\u003e that glows when the light hits it. It also has a hand-carved scroll, inlaid purfling, ebony-style fittings and a black chinrest. It's unlabeled, and in our best guess it's an early-1900s European trade instrument. It comes in its original vintage shaped case with a red velvet lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolin, strung, with a bridge, tailpiece, fine tuner and chinrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBow stick, which needs to be rehaired (see condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage shaped hard case with red plush lining and an accessory compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass practice mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Montgomery Ward \"Wards Supreme Quality\" violin E-string packet, a fun bit of history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: sold as-is, needs a luthier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy honest wear to the varnish, with dings and scratches throughout. There appears to be a crack near the tailpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e good overall, with scattered small dings and scratches and some wear through the varnish on the lower bout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScroll and pegbox:\u003c\/strong\u003e there's a crack in the pegbox cheek, and two pegs appear to be snapped off. The scroll shows wear and varnish loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability:\u003c\/strong\u003e it has not been played or tested. It will need pegbox repair, new pegs and a professional setup before it's playable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBow:\u003c\/strong\u003e the stick needs to be fully rehaired (the hair is missing), and the frog needs repair. The frog is currently tied on with string, and the eye inlay is missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e very worn exterior with peeling covering. The latches and handle are present, and the lining is intact with light wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo label inside and no maker's mark found. We're not violin experts and won't pretend to be. Please check the photos carefully, and ask any questions before buying. What you see is what you get. Local pickup is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound by us, personally. Gary offered to \"give it a try.\" We said absolutely not. This one deserves a professional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aged to Be Annoyed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50593204600971,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6102\/5163\/files\/B0E236C0-CA03-4F5F-B119-AE8DE3DA3365.jpg?v=1791143988","url":"https:\/\/agedtobeannoyed.com\/products\/antique-violin-with-bow-vintage-case-early-1900s-unlabeled-as-is-project-instrument","provider":"Aged to be Annoyed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}