This Master-made Czech violin was made by Mathias Heinicke. He studied with two masters: Ernst Reinhold Schmidt in Germany and Eugenio Degani in Italy. This violin was made in Bohemia in between the world wars, and is a copy of fine Italian instruments. It is a perfect example of the best of the best in Czech craftsmanship of the time.

This violin is in excellent condition. It has a beautiful one piece back with a tiger stripe-like pattern.

And most importantly, it has a warm, big, professional sound.