Otto Jos. Klier 170 Concert Violin 4/4
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Otto Jos. Klier
170 Concert Violin 4/4
Product Info
Article Number:
179681
Brand:
Otto Jos. Klier
Model:
170 Concert Violin 4/4
Category:
Acoustic Violins
Price:
$1,153.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Otto Jos. Klier 170 is a solid, dependable instrument for intermediate to advanced players. It offers a good balance of quality and affordability, and the graduated top and back provide a pleasing, balanced tone. This is a great choice for students or serious amateurs looking for a reliable concert violin without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Otto Jos. Klier 170 Concert Violin 4/4
- Concert Violin
- Size: 4/4
- Guarneri model 170
- Top: Solid spruce
- Solid maple back
- Neck and sides made from many years seasoned maple
- The maple is beautifully flamed
- Top and back are graduated for tone quality
- Deeply engraved scroll
- Ebony fittings
- "Parisian eye" on peg
- endpin and tailpiece
- Tailpiece with 4 nickel fine tuners
- Thomastik Dominant strings
- Matte reddish-brown spirit varnish
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive tone.
- • Well-flamed maple back provides warmth and projection.
- • Ebony fittings offer excellent durability and feel.
- • Parisian eye tailpiece enhances tuning stability and aesthetics.
CONS
- • Matte varnish can feel a bit 'flat' compared to gloss finishes.
- • Thomastik Dominant strings are decent, but an upgrade is recommended.
- • Guarneri model, while classic, might lack unique tonal character.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
4/4
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bow Included
No
Case Included
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck profile is fairly standard, leaning towards a more traditional shape; players with significantly larger hands might find it a bit snug, though manageable.
It's quite competitive; it won't match the complexity of a higher-end workshop instrument, but it holds its own against similar offerings, offering good projection and clarity.
These are genuine ebony fittings—a key indicator of quality in this price bracket, ensuring good response and durability.
