Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 123 Violin
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Conrad Götz
Heritage Cantonate 123 Violin
Product Info
Article Number:
575182
Brand:
Conrad Götz
Model:
Heritage Cantonate 123 Violin
Category:
Acoustic Violins
Price:
$1,804.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cantonate 123 is a really solid step up for intermediate to advanced players looking for a refined sound and excellent craftsmanship. The boxwood fittings and Goetz finish contribute to a warm, mature tone that's versatile for various genres. It’s a beautifully made instrument that feels like it’s ready to perform for years to come.
Product Description
- Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 123 Violin
- Violin
- Size: 4/4
- Reddish-yellow hand varnish
- For the highest demands - professional quality finish with finest flaming
- With original Götz Premium finish in boxwood
- Violin pegs: fully finished heart shape made of boxwood
- Chinrest: Original Götz Guarneri chinrest made of boxwood with titanium screws
- Bridge: Original Goetz bridge
- German shape in best quality
- hardened
- Tailpiece: Boxwood Hill model with master E-string fine tuners (gold)
- With original Thomastik Dominant strings
- Light-coloured primer with reddish-yellow main layers
- Traditional
- reddish-yellow hand applied varnish
- High-gloss finish with highly transparent overall appearance and great depth effect
- Careful craftsmanship with emphasis on tonal quality of the top and back (graduation)
- Carefully crafted surface topography including the f-holes and the surrounding surface
- Purfling worked out down to the last detail
- Beautiful flaming on the back
- neck
- sides and scroll
- Solid spruce top
- Solid maple back
- Maple neck and sides
PROS
- • Boxwood fittings offer exceptional response and a refined aesthetic appeal.
- • Götz Premium finish delivers a mature, resonant tone with excellent projection.
- • Hardened Goetz bridge contributes to stability and a focused, clear sound.
- • Thomastik Dominant strings provide a warm, responsive playing experience right out of the box.
CONS
- • The reddish-yellow varnish, while beautiful, might be prone to minor scratches.
- • Boxwood fittings, while premium, can be sensitive to humidity changes.
- • The Hill-style tailpiece with fine tuners may feel less traditional for some players.
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Key Features
Size
4/4
Top Wood
Spruce (likely European, based on Götz's typical sourcing)
Back & Sides
Maple (likely European, mirroring the top wood)
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bow Included
No (based on standard Götz offerings)
Case Included
No (typically sold separately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It sits comfortably between the entry-level models and the truly high-end ones, offering a more mature tone than the basic instruments but without the extreme complexity of their concert models.
Yes, they are standard sizes and readily available, although the quality of replacements may not match the original Goetz components.
Regular cleaning with a soft cloth and avoiding extreme temperature changes will help preserve the varnish; a good quality rosin is also essential for preventing build-up.
