Conrad Götz Signature Audition 98 Violin

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Conrad Götz Signature Audition 98 Violin

Conrad Götz

Signature Audition 98 Violin

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 559695
Model: Signature Audition 98 Violin
Price: $987.80

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The Audition 98 is a seriously impressive instrument for the price. It's a great step-up for intermediate players looking for a refined sound and comfortable feel, particularly students and those needing a reliable, well-built violin for auditions or ensemble work. The German craftsmanship shines through in its responsiveness and overall quality.

Product Description

  • Conrad Götz Signature Audition 98 Violin
  • 4/4 Violin
  • Made in Germany
  • The Signature Series comes with 10 - 15% less weight
  • Optimised weight distribution
  • Thinner and more elegant fingerboard design
  • Modern head and scroll design
  • Signature F-hole design
  • Optimised resonance behaviour
  • Assertive sound with plenty of volume
  • European maple back
  • neck and sides
  • Light wood flaming on back and sides
  • European spruce top
  • Increasing annual ring spacing on the top
  • Ebony tailpiece
  • Wittner fine tuning pegs
  • Fine tuner for the E string
  • Götz bridge
  • Guarneri chinrest
  • Clean surface finish on top and back
  • Carefully finished sides
  • neck
  • scroll and inlays down to the last detail
  • Thomastik Dominant strings
PROS
  • • Lightweight construction enhances playability and reduces fatigue during long practice sessions.
  • • European spruce top delivers a clear, focused tone with excellent projection.
  • • Optimized resonance behavior provides a surprisingly powerful and responsive sound for its class.
  • • Ebony tailpiece and Wittner pegs offer stable tuning and a refined aesthetic.
CONS
  • • The thinner fingerboard, while elegant, may feel unfamiliar to players accustomed to a more substantial profile.
  • • While the sound is assertive, it may lack the complexity of significantly more expensive instruments.
  • • The included Thomastik Dominant strings are a good starting point, but many players will likely upgrade for optimal tone.

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Key Features

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a compelling balance of quality and affordability; while not reaching the pinnacle of high-end German instruments, it's a noticeable step up from many entry-level models.
The Signature series genuinely incorporates subtle refinements like reduced weight and optimized resonance, resulting in a more refined playing experience and improved tonal response.
It’s ideal for dedicated students or amateur players who value a responsive, well-balanced instrument and are looking to invest in something of lasting quality.

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