VIOLINS $5000-$10,000

If you're looking for a quality violin, the range of $5000 to $10000 is where you can find some excellent options. In this price range, you can expect to find violins made from high-quality materials and crafted by experienced luthiers. These instruments are capable of producing a beautiful and powerful sound, with plenty of projection and depth. Many of these violins also have exquisite detailing and finishes, making them a beautiful piece of art as well as a fine musical instrument. Whether you're a serious student or a professional player, a violin in this range can be an excellent investment that will provide you with many years of enjoyment.

Please note that this is not necessarily a complete list of all the violins we have in stock. If you are interested in a specific price range, please email kathy@vermontviolins.com or call (802) 862-0349 or set up an appointment.

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John Juzek violin, 1935 Prague

Bearing the original made in Czechoslovakia label, 1935, this violin is a classic example of this workshop’s beautiful work between WWI  and WW2.  The varnish is a burnt orange over golden ground.  The Stradivarius model has a bold, crisp sound all the way up the fingerboard.  The notes respond quickly and evenly through the different octaves.  The instrument was well played.  There are two crack repairs on the lower treble bout.  The fingerboard was recently dressed but will need to be replaced when it requires a full dressing again. We recommend this violin for a music major or serious amateur player.

Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad began violin making as a student of Carlene Hutchins in the 1970s and 1980s.  He continued to build instruments on his own, applying the Italian methods he learned from CM Hutchins.  His violins were typically Stradivari or Guarneri patterns, built from wood aged 70 to 100 years.  He also made many violas and cellos.  This particular violin is in excellent condition.  It has a clean, medium tone (not too bright, not too dark) through the upper positions, with good harmonics and overtones.  It would work well for an advanced student or serious amateur instrument.

Mermillot Violin (SOLD)

This is a late 1800s, French workshop violin bearing the Maurice Mermillot shop label. Maurice Mermillot was a well-known violin maker, having studied under Charles Gaillard and worked in JB Vuillaume’s shop before opening his own shop in Paris. As the former owner of this violin described – this violin is the closest you can get to sounding like a viola playing the violin. The violin has the light gold colored varnish, evenly applied, typical of French workshop instruments from this time period. The tall ribs give the instrument its deeper, more open sound. This instrument would work well for a serious student or amateur player passionate about a dark sound.

FEATUReD Instruments Above $20,000