Since 1952, the Heinrich Gill Workshop has been handcrafting violins in Bubenreuth, Germany. The violinmaker Bernd Dimbath purchased the company in 1990 and embarked on a decades-long journey to combine the centuries-old traditions with modern and innovative technology. Dimbath has developed a novel approach to the making process using numerous scientifically-based measurement methods. Heinrich Gill is the only German manufacturers worldwide that can guarantee the acoustical performance of each single instrument that leaves the workshop.This Heinrich Gill violin dated 2012 is a perfect instrument for an advancing player of any age. The instrument has a rich tone that would appeal to either a classical player or a fiddler. The instrument remains in impeccable condition and is a must-try for anyone looking for a new instrument.