Bernd Hiller & Sohn G.B. Guadagnini Violin 4/4
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Bernd Hiller & Sohn
G.B. Guadagnini Violin 4/4
Product Info
Article Number:
565731
Brand:
Bernd Hiller & Sohn
Model:
G.B. Guadagnini Violin 4/4
Category:
Acoustic Violins
Price:
$10,780.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Bernd Hiller G.B. Guadagnini is a seriously refined instrument – the kind you'd expect from a workshop with decades of tradition. It delivers a warm, focused tone with surprising power, making it ideal for advanced students and professionals seeking a historically informed sound. The build quality is exceptional, and it’s a violin that will reward a dedicated player for years to come.
Product Description
- Bernd Hiller & Sohn G.B. Guadagnini Violin 4/4
- Violin 4/4
- Completely handmade in Germany by master violin maker Bernd Hiller in Markneukirchen
- All components of the instrument are perfectly matched by Bernd Hiller
- Model after Giovanni Battista Guadagnini
- Old seasoned tonewood from the Alpine region
- Beautiful close-grained evenly grown spruce top
- Deeply flamed whole back made of sycamore maple
- Deeply flamed sides and neck of sycamore maple
- Golden-brown primer
- Orange-brown varnish made according to our own formula from the finest natural resins and oils
- Hand varnished according to the old Italian method
- Fingerboard
- upper and lower saddle made of finest ebony wood
- Berdani pegs (French model) made of Berdani's Dark Boxwood
- Berdani tailpiece (French model) made of Berdani's Dark Boxwood
- Berdani chinrest (Guarneri model) made of Berdani's Dark Boxwood with titanium mechanism
- Gold stringing Evah Pirazzi
- Fine tuner on the E-string
- Aubert de Luxe bridge
- Dark and warm on the lower registers
- Powerful and rich in overtones in the upper registers
- Sustaining sound
- Easy response
- Back length: 358 mm
- Certificate from master luthier Hiller
PROS
- • Hand-selected Alpine tonewood yields a remarkably responsive and complex tonal palette.
- • Guadagnini model provides a classic, focused sound with excellent projection.
- • Berdani pegs and tailpiece offer smooth operation and contribute to tonal refinement.
- • The old Italian method hand-varnish enhances the wood's resonance and aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • The deeply flamed maple back, while beautiful, can make the violin somewhat heavier.
- • The premium-priced nature limits accessibility for many aspiring musicians.
- • The traditional setup might require adjustment for players with non-standard preferences.
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Key Features
Size
4/4
Top Wood
Close-grained, evenly grown spruce from the Alpine region
Back & Sides
Deeply flamed sycamore maple
Fingerboard
Finest ebony wood
Bow Included
No
Case Included
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
While many modern German violins focus on brightness, this Guadagnini model leans towards a more historically accurate, warmer, and slightly darker tone, closer to Italian instruments.
Yes, they contribute to improved tuning stability and a subtle refinement in the overall tonal response, offering a smoother playing experience.
Regular cleaning with a soft cloth and occasional professional inspection are recommended to protect the varnish and maintain its luster – similar to any high-quality, hand-finished instrument.
