This 1956 Oskar Meinel German Stradivarius-style 4/4 Violin is a full-size instrument built in the Markneukirchen workshop tradition, offering a classical tonal profile associated with mid-20th-century German craftsmanship. While suited primarily for classical performance, it can also be used for fiddle styles depending on setup and musical preference.
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1956 Oskar Meinel German Stradivarius 4/4 Violin
1956 Oskar Meinel German Stradivarius 4/4 ViolinGerman copy of a StradivariusSolid Carved spruce topSolid Carved maple back, sides and neckEbony fingerboard, pegs, tailpiece and Guarnari style chin restExcellent condition
The interior label of this 1956 Oskar Meinel violin reads,
"Oskar C Meinel, Markneukirchen 1956, Reproduction of Antonius Stradivarius Cremona 1725"
Markneukirchen is a town the State of Saxony, Germany, less than 10 miles from the Czech border. Markneukirchen has been the hub of a musical instrument-making region for hundreds of years. The town is sometimes called "the Cremona of Germany."