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1929 Lucien Schmitt violin, old vintage full size violin **VIDEO** old wood case
Estimated price for orientation: 3 000 $
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Description Brand: Schmitt Size: 4/4 full size Country/Region of Manufacture: France
1929 Lucien Schmitt violin in excellent condition. Violindor was the special brand and label of Lucien Schmitt. No cracks or repairs. Rosewood pegs, new Despiau bridge & sound post, new Dominant strings with Pirastro E. Chin rest is branded Lucien Schmitt. Strong, evenly balanced, mature tone - a pleasure to play and to hear. (Martin Swan rates Lucien Schmitt 2 stars for tone - that is a huge compliment to this violin maker.) Comes in old original wooden case.Label: S2 No 135, L'An 1929 Violindor
Back measures 358 mm - full size.SCHMITT, Lucien Born 1892 Geneva Switzerland, d. after 1949 Maylan France. Studied the violin at Geneva conservatoire. Trained for two years as a luthier in Mirecourt with Mougenot. Studied bow making with Bazin. Worked for Vidoudez in Geneva, Lorange in Lyons, Madame Bovis in Nice, and Caressa and Français in Paris. Wounded during World War I. Established independently in Grenoble from 1922, moving to Meylan 1941. Assisted in later years by his son Jean Frédéric Schmitt (Born 1937). Three models: two derived from Amati and Guarneri respectively and a third entirely personal.
Several other VIOLINS are currently listed for sale - check out our other auctions:These DOMINANT strings are brand new - they will sound a little harsh until played to break them in. Why Purchase From VegasViolin?When you purchase from VegasViolin you can be sure of getting a violin that is ready to play and does not need additional and expensive extra setup work on the pegs, fingerboard and soundpost. Expect to pay far below what you would pay at a violin shop for the same kind of instrument. We began buying older quality violins to enable our daughters to play better quality violins and have the experience of playing many instruments. We would like to extend this benefit to you.Note: It is uncommon for bridge or strings to become loose in shipping or for sound post to fall, but in this unlikely event it is buyer's responsibility to have them reset. IMPORTANT TERMS OF SALE By purchasing you are agreeing to these terms.Payment: We accept Paypal. You can also use your credit card through Paypal. Payment is required within 2 days from purchase. After 2 days, Ebay will automatically open a case for non-payment and give non paying buyers a "strike" for non-payment. Please bid or buy only if you intend to pay for your purchase.Description: We make certain that all violins are described accurately. We carefully inspect each instrument before it is offered for sale. Each instrument is in excellent playing condition. We do our best to show very clear pictures, and give an accurate physical description. We also offer video and sound samples to give our customers a true experience of the instrument you are purchasing. All violins are sold "as is". You are responsible to make a thorough assessment of the instrument during the 30-day trial.Return Policy: Buy with Confidence - 30 Day "No Question" Returns. If you are unhappy with the instrument, return it in the condition it left our shop and you will receive a full refund. You are responsible to pay return shipping. Questions? Just ask! International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We will not mark the item as a "gift" - please don't ask.
Description
| Brand: | Schmitt | Size: | 4/4 full size |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | France |
1929 Lucien Schmitt violin in excellent condition. Violindor was the special brand and label of Lucien Schmitt. No cracks or repairs. Rosewood pegs, new Despiau bridge & sound post, new Dominant strings with Pirastro E. Chin rest is branded Lucien Schmitt. Strong, evenly balanced, mature tone - a pleasure to play and to hear. (Martin Swan rates Lucien Schmitt 2 stars for tone - that is a huge compliment to this violin maker.) Comes in old original wooden case.Label: S2 No 135, L'An 1929 Violindor
Back measures 358 mm - full size.SCHMITT, Lucien Born 1892 Geneva Switzerland, d. after 1949 Maylan France. Studied the violin at Geneva conservatoire. Trained for two years as a luthier in Mirecourt with Mougenot. Studied bow making with Bazin. Worked for Vidoudez in Geneva, Lorange in Lyons, Madame Bovis in Nice, and Caressa and Français in Paris. Wounded during World War I. Established independently in Grenoble from 1922, moving to Meylan 1941. Assisted in later years by his son Jean Frédéric Schmitt (Born 1937). Three models: two derived from Amati and Guarneri respectively and a third entirely personal.
Several other VIOLINS are currently listed for sale - check out our other auctions:These DOMINANT strings are brand new - they will sound a little harsh until played to break them in. Why Purchase From VegasViolin?When you purchase from VegasViolin you can be sure of getting a violin that is ready to play and does not need additional and expensive extra setup work on the pegs, fingerboard and soundpost. Expect to pay far below what you would pay at a violin shop for the same kind of instrument. We began buying older quality violins to enable our daughters to play better quality violins and have the experience of playing many instruments. We would like to extend this benefit to you.Note: It is uncommon for bridge or strings to become loose in shipping or for sound post to fall, but in this unlikely event it is buyer's responsibility to have them reset. IMPORTANT TERMS OF SALE By purchasing you are agreeing to these terms.Payment: We accept Paypal. You can also use your credit card through Paypal. Payment is required within 2 days from purchase. After 2 days, Ebay will automatically open a case for non-payment and give non paying buyers a "strike" for non-payment. Please bid or buy only if you intend to pay for your purchase.Description: We make certain that all violins are described accurately. We carefully inspect each instrument before it is offered for sale. Each instrument is in excellent playing condition. We do our best to show very clear pictures, and give an accurate physical description. We also offer video and sound samples to give our customers a true experience of the instrument you are purchasing. All violins are sold "as is". You are responsible to make a thorough assessment of the instrument during the 30-day trial.Return Policy: Buy with Confidence - 30 Day "No Question" Returns. If you are unhappy with the instrument, return it in the condition it left our shop and you will receive a full refund. You are responsible to pay return shipping. Questions? Just ask! International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We will not mark the item as a "gift" - please don't ask.
Back measures 358 mm - full size.SCHMITT, Lucien Born 1892 Geneva Switzerland, d. after 1949 Maylan France. Studied the violin at Geneva conservatoire. Trained for two years as a luthier in Mirecourt with Mougenot. Studied bow making with Bazin. Worked for Vidoudez in Geneva, Lorange in Lyons, Madame Bovis in Nice, and Caressa and Français in Paris. Wounded during World War I. Established independently in Grenoble from 1922, moving to Meylan 1941. Assisted in later years by his son Jean Frédéric Schmitt (Born 1937). Three models: two derived from Amati and Guarneri respectively and a third entirely personal.
Several other VIOLINS are currently listed for sale - check out our other auctions:These DOMINANT strings are brand new - they will sound a little harsh until played to break them in. Why Purchase From VegasViolin?
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We will not mark the item as a "gift" - please don't ask.