Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 136 Violin

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Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 136 Violin

Conrad Götz

Heritage Cantonate 136 Violin

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 365764
Model: Heritage Cantonate 136 Violin
Price: $2,849.00

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The Cantonate 136 is a beautifully crafted violin offering a refined and balanced sound – it's a great choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a premium instrument without the absolute top-tier price tag. The attention to detail in the wood selection and fittings really shines, and the overall feel is quite comfortable and responsive. It's a solid foundation for a serious violinist's journey.

Product Description

  • Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 136 Violin
  • Violin
  • Size: 4/4
  • Premium instrument
  • Balanced throughout the entire sound spectrum
  • Bottom
  • neck and sides made of European maple
  • Top made of European spruce
  • Very fine annual rings on the top
  • Extremely fine flaming of the back
  • Optimised for tone on top and bottom
  • Carefully crafted surface topography including the F-holes and the surrounding surface
  • The flaming of the neck
  • sides and scroll is in harmony with the overall appearance of the instrument
  • Neck
  • sides
  • scroll and inlays carefully finished down to the last detail
  • Boxwood pegs
  • boxwood tailpiece and boxwood chinrest (Guarneri with titanium screws)
  • Gold-plated fine tuner for the E-string
  • Original Götz bridge
  • Thomastik Dominant strings
  • Refinishing of the overall appearance by a second luthier

*Ex-factory stringing:*

, E-string: Dominant 129SN (Carbon) Medium, A-string: Dominant 131 (aluminium winding) Medium, D-string: Dominant 132 (aluminium wrapping) Medium, G-string: Dominant 133 (silver wrap) Medium

PROS
  • • European spruce top yields a responsive, clear, and focused tone.
  • • Carefully sculpted topography enhances projection and resonance across the spectrum.
  • • Boxwood fittings (pegs, tailpiece, chinrest) offer exceptional stability and premium feel.
  • • Götz's optimised bridge design contributes to excellent tonal balance and playability.
CONS
  • • The European maple construction may be slightly heavier than some other woods.
  • • While well-made, the Thomastik Dominant strings are a good starting point but might be upgraded later.
  • • The 'Guarneri' chinrest style isn't universally preferred; personal comfort is key.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood European Spruce
Back & Sides European Maple
Fingerboard Boxwood
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Götz generally offers a more mature, refined tone and more meticulous detailing than the Eastman or Yamaha, but the Eastman and Yamaha are often considered more forgiving for less experienced players.
The varnish appears to be a medium thickness, allowing the wood to resonate freely while providing some protection. It contributes to a warm, even tone without excessive dampening.
The scroll and neck work are exceptionally well-executed, exhibiting a level of detail and precision often found in instruments costing significantly more – a hallmark of Götz's reputation.

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