Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebad anoo 1700s Vuillaume Bridge 3/4 Violin

Antique Antonius Stradivarius Faciebat Copy 3/4 Violin (Czechoslovakia) — Used / Fair Condition (Playable Project Piece / Features 4.5" Top Crack)

Model Attribution: Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno [17xx] (Historic Czech Reproduction)

Sizing Configuration: 3/4 Size (Ideal for advancing younger players or musicians with smaller frames)

Manufacturing Origin: Czechoslovakia

Bridge Hardware: Premium Vintage J.B. Vuillaume Style Maple Bridge

Condition Matrix: Used

• Mechanical & Playability Status: Good Working Condition (Fully set up, bridge is properly tensioned, and instrument is completely ready to be played).
• Structural Status: Fair Condition (Features a prominent 4.5" cosmetic/structural seam crack on the top soundboard; see crucial details below).Included Accessories: Violin Bow and Protective Hard Storage Case

Up for sale is a pre-owned, highly characterful Vintage 3/4 Stradivarius Reproduction Violin, handcrafted in Czechoslovakia. Like many European instruments from the late 19th to mid-20th century, this violin features a traditional commemorative internal label reading "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno..." celebrating the legendary master design it was modeled after.

This specific instrument is outfitted with a premium, beautifully carved Vuillaume-style maple bridge, which optimizes string heights and enhances acoustic projection. Unlike many vintage violins that sit forgotten in attics for decades needing expensive setup work, this instrument is set up and ready to be played immediately. It is an incredible, highly affordable opportunity for a student looking for a soulful European-crafted step-up violin, or a musician seeking an authentic vintage fiddle with immense historic character.

🚨 CRUCIAL BUYING DISCLOSURES: TOP SOUNDBOARD CRACK & TUNER MARKINGS

To ensure a transparent and smooth buying experience, please review the following structural and cosmetic condition notes before purchasing:

1. 4.5" Top Soundboard Crack: This violin is being listed in Fair Condition because it features a 4.5-inch crack on the top spruce soundboard. While the instrument is fully tuned, stable under string tension, and plays beautifully right now, this crack may eventually expand due to humidity shifts. To preserve its longevity, a luthier can easily cleat and seal this seam from the inside. It is priced significantly low to reflect this repair opportunity!
2. Tuning Peg Labeling Marks: The tuning pegs feature small handwritten cosmetic markings indicating which string belongs to each peg (E, A, D, G). This was added by a previous student player for quick reference and can be left as-is for easy tuning or cleaned off depending on your preference.

Detailed Instrument Diagnostics & Condition Report

• Turnkey Setup & Ready to Play: The soundpost is properly standing internally, the tailpiece fine-tuners turn cleanly, and the vintage Vuillaume-style bridge is structurally straight and perfectly positioned. It tunes up smoothly and holds its pitch beautifully.
• Warm European Voice: Thanks to its aged European tonewoods and Czech craftsmanship, this violin delivers a rich, surprisingly deep, and mature acoustic voice that completely outperforms cheap, sterile-sounding modern factory laminates.
• Complete Package: Comes outfitted with a fully functional violin bow and its hard protective travel case, saving you from having to purchase expensive start-up accessories separately.

Key Structural & Historical Highlights

• Authentic Czech Craftsmanship: Czechoslovakia was world-renowned for its high-quality stringed instrument manufacturing, utilizing premium aged spruce and flamed maple tonewoods.
• Vintage J.B. Vuillaume Style Bridge: Features a precisely cut bridge design modeled after Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume's historic acoustics, ensuring ideal string spacing and a clear, balanced response across all four strings.
• Complete Outfit Security: The included hard case provides a stable physical boundary to shield the delicate wood, bridge assembly, and varnish from impact, dust, and temperature drops during transport.

What’s Included

• (1) Antique Stradivarius Copy 3/4 Violin (Made in Czechoslovakia)
• (1) Installed Vintage J.B. Vuillaume Style Maple Bridge
• (1) Fitted Tailpiece with Fine Tuners & Full String Set
• (1) Full-Length Violin Bow
• (1) Protective Hardshell Storage Case

Pro-Tier Multi-Layer High-Protection Instrument Shipping

• Bridge & Soundpost Structural Security: To ensure the bridge doesn't collapse or the internal soundpost doesn't dislodge during shipping shocks, specialized soft foam support blocks will be placed beneath and around the tailpiece and bridge assembly to gently immobilize them.

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