Bernd Hiller & Sohn Nicolo Amati Violin 4/4
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Bernd Hiller & Sohn
Nicolo Amati Violin 4/4
Product Info
Article Number:
565732
Brand:
Bernd Hiller & Sohn
Model:
Nicolo Amati Violin 4/4
Category:
Acoustic Violins
Price:
$10,780.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Nicolo Amati model from Bernd Hiller is a truly beautiful instrument, built with meticulous care and exceptional materials. It delivers a classic, mature sound that really sings, and is perfect for the serious student or experienced player seeking a refined, traditional violin. It's a serious investment, but one that rewards with a lifetime of musical joy.
Product Description
- Bernd Hiller & Sohn Nicolo Amati Violin 4/4
- 4/4 Violin
- 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 Nicolo Amati
- Old seasoned tonewood from the alpine region
- Beautiful narrow-grained spruce top
- Deeply flamed back made of sycamore maple
- Deeply flamed sides and neck made of sycamore maple
- Golden brown coating
- Amber-coloured 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
- Bridge Aubert de Luxe
- Dark and warm on the lower registers
- Brilliant and silvery sound in the upper registers
- Very good response
- Back length: 355 mm
- Certificate from master luthier Hiller
PROS
- • Exceptional Alpine tonewood yields a warm, resonant, and complex tone.
- • Hand-varnished Italian method provides a mature, responsive acoustic character.
- • Careful matching of components by Bernd Hiller ensures optimal playability and projection.
- • Berdani pegs and tailpiece offer smooth tuning and a refined aesthetic.
CONS
- • The amber varnish, while beautiful, can be susceptible to minor scratches with heavy use.
- • The instrument's traditional construction limits amplification options; not ideal for modern recording.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.
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Key Features
Size
4/4
Top Wood
Narrow-grained Spruce
Back & Sides
Sycamore Maple (deeply flamed)
Fingerboard
Ebony Wood
Bow Included
No
Case Included
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
It leans towards a more Italianate tone – warmer and richer – lacking the sometimes brighter, more direct sound of a contemporary German instrument.
Yes, they are known for their exceptional smoothness and stability, contributing to reliable tuning and a more luxurious feel.
While the hand-applied varnish is stunning, it's relatively soft and requires careful handling to avoid superficial marks, but it will mature beautifully over time.
