This is a beautifully preserved French-made Maggini-model violin, crafted in the early 20th century and later professionally converted to an authentic baroque setup. With its double-purfling, elegant extended-pattern outline, and warm historic varnish, this violin is ideal for players seeking the tonal color and playing response of early-period instruments—without the high cost of an 18th-century original.

Key Features

• Origin: French workshop, early 1900s

• Model: Maggini pattern with double purfling and elongated lower bouts

• Conversion: Fully converted to Baroque setup, including baroque-style fingerboard, tailpiece, bridge, and soundpost positioning

• Pegs: Knilling Perfection Planetary Pegs (Rosewood) – maintains authentic appearance with modern precision tuning

• Neck: Modern baroque-spec pitch and angle for proper early-music response

• Varnish: Rich golden-amber to red-brown spirit varnish with soft patina

• Top: Straight-grained spruce, responsive and resonant

• Back: Two-piece highly flamed maple with classic French workshop shading

• Ribs & Scroll: Beautifully matched flame, consistent with Mirecourt work of the period

• Strings Installed: Light-tension gut-style strings (or specify what you plan to put on)

• Condition: Excellent structural condition with typical period wear, previously restored and stable

Tone & Playability

This violin has a warm, dark, expressive baroque voice, characteristic of the Maggini pattern. The elongated body and deeper ribs provide:

• A fuller low end, perfect for early violin repertoire

• Clear, articulate highs without harshness

• Quick bow response due to the lighter baroque setup

• A sweet, blended quality ideal for chamber performances or historically informed ensembles

The planetary rosewood pegs offer effortless tuning stability while maintaining a period-correct appearance—an ideal combination for professional or serious amateur baroque players.

Why This Violin Is Special

Authentic baroque instruments from the French workshops are uncommon, and conversions of this quality are even rarer. This violin provides the style, tone, and response of a baroque-era instrument, while remaining durable, stable, and accessible for modern performance use.

Measurements:
LOB (Length of Back): 363mm
UB (Upper Bout): 162mm
CB (Center Bout): 110mm
LB (Lower Bout): 208mm
SL (String Length): 329mm

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