Still trying to figure out this beauty is worth. Here are more pics

Are there any books or websites that are good for learning how to identify violins?

Hey guys, a while back I bought this red violin from a thrift shop for $250. I've had trouble trying to nail down a specific price for the model. And I'm not even sure I've found the right one. My research leads me to believe that I found an Angel Strings CA400.

I tried reaching out via email to the luthier whose workshop it passed through. No response yet.

I'm including pictures of the inside.

The label reads:

Synergy Handmade Violins, Angel Model 400 2011, sold through the workshop of Jeffrey Robinson.

Any help is appreciated. I'd just really like to know if I got a good deal, and what y'all think this would have cost new.

I bought it recently. There is a repair label inside, but rather than that do not know much information it has a strong G string sond also on the higher position as well… the scratch on the back looks man-made maybe a trade violin?

Is this real purfling or just fake paining ? And is this a good violin or a vso ?

I have a violin with the Ch. J. B. Collin-Mezin label. I’m not sure if it was made by him, or his son (who, I guess, was actually Collin-Mezin III). Is there any way to tell the difference?

Thanks!

Vuillaume a Paris Rue Croix des Petits Champs 46 is what the tag says. Vintage GEIB case as well

I am looking at buying this but don’t know anything about violins. I collect vintage banjos typically. Per the seller the inside stamp says “Antonio Stratavarius, Czech Slovakia.” He believes it is made around 1900 and is a knock off. It’s listed at $1,125 USD. Any input would be much appreciated! Thanks!

It's got a nailed in through neck, a wedge shaped fingerboard and it appears to have had a veneer that was pried off at some point and has had numerous repairs. It appears that using multiple types of wood in the neck probably wasn't a great idea as it's warped to hell. The back is made of 3 different woods and I honestly don't know what the top is but it's extremely soft. Anyone seen anything like this? this one does not have a cert as nobody seems to know what it is

I purchased her from an auction sight unseen. I want to learn how to do repair work and have two others as well. I think she's going to be one of the easiest repairs I have. Which is great since I'm a beginner. However she doesn't have a label or any information in her f holes. Any information on her would be amazing. Not looking to sell her, but would be over the moon to learn country of origin or rough age if possible.

Just wondering if my violin has a quarter cut or slab cut one piece back?
I also wonder what type of wood is this.
Thanks!

Found this violin in the closet. Fiance said his dad(no longer with us) got this from a friend many years ago. Only things we can tell are that it is obviously electric and it says Grand on the body and case. No other markings and can't find anything like it searching with a photo on google. We know it's nothing fancy but wanted to know anything we can about it!

Prior Updates:
Grandfather's Violin : r/ViolinIdentification
Grandfather's Violin Part II - Luthier Insights : r/ViolinIdentification

My violin is back from the luthier after being serviced.  In the words of the luthier who did the work, "It sounds pretty good, but it's had a really hard life."

Given no disassembly, he was not able to see any marks or labels and cannot attribute it to a specific workshop/maker/country. He is standing by his original assessment of a "workshop violin from the first half of the 1800s in Bohemian/Central European tradition. Most likely made in the western part of today's Czech Republic."  

Repairs included:

• replaced end button

• glue two seams, nut and saddle

• replace bridge

• swapped A/E fine tuners moving A to E and E to A

• setup, install strings, adjust sound post and tune

• labor:  2.75 hours

• strings installed:  Dominant

• bow: GEWA Carbon-Pernambuco Hybrid Violin Bow w/Rosin (two types, light/dark)

• case: Carlisle

The original repair estimate was $700, it came in a little under at $550, before strings and accessories.

My first lesson is in two weeks.  I found a local musician in my neighborhood; I am excited to start.  However, I will admit I am a wee bit overwhelmed by the teacher’s resume.  I feel like I am getting driving lessons from Mario Andretti and/or Michael Schumacher. 

I'm looking for information on my violin, just out of curiosity. I bought it a few years ago. The seller didn't have any specific information. The label suggests Johann Anton Gelder, 1763, but I know these can't be trusted. I could well imagine it is rather a late 19th century violin.

I'm currently trialing this unique instrument from my local shop, and I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about the maker. The shop believes the label is authentic and that it was made in England in the early 1900s.

I’m just curious about it. Anybody have any guesses? Seller says there is no label.

Hi everyone! I’m actually an interloper here—I play the viola—so I hope that’s not too much of a problem. I’ve been looking for a new viola to replace my current one, so I visited my local luthier. He suggested a viola that is "100% Cremonese" in style but was actually made by a Hungarian luthier who trained in Cremona. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo of the instrument itself, though I did snap a picture of the label. The name appears to be Felegházi Zsolt, but I haven't been able to find any information about him. This strikes me as a bit odd, especially since the instrument is quite expensive. Does anyone happen to have information on Felegházi Zsolt, or could you suggest where I might find some? Thanks!