Violins

Glaesel Violins

The Glaesel family has inherited not one, but two great traditions of the luthierís art. German violins were as esteemed as the Italian until the end of the classic period. Bach and Mozart prized them for their warm, intimate tone, and so do many of today's chamber players. But with the growth of the modern orchestra, every luthier from Austria to England copied the larger, more powerful Italian instruments. The Glaesel family of Markneukirchen was no exception. More than fifty of them have been instrument makers, and for some two and a half centuries they have crafted their violins after the Italian masters' models. Every Glaesel is a faithful copy of a fine original by Stradivari or Guarneri del Gesu. Following the tradition of the masters, the finest Glaesels are finished with coat after coat of subtly tinted oil varnish to match the appearance and durability of the originals. These instruments represent a living tradition from Stradivari's own period to the present.

To make sure these imported Glaesel models are fully acclimated, they are "set up" in the Cleveland, Ohio shop. Only after six months are the peg boxes and pegs finished and the soundpost located and fit. The ebony fingerboard is dressed and the nuts trimmed to adjust string height. The bridge is trimmed and fit, then notched for string spacing. Also, the ebony endpin and tailpiece are installed. The models vary in price because of materials, hand workmanship, finish, and subtleties of tone.

Glaesel Violins
Model VI32 Georg Hermann Violin A Stradivarius model, with carved top of solid spruce, back and sides of flamed maple, finished in shaded reddish brown amber varnish. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, trim, and tuning pegs. Comfortable model chinrest.	Retail $1,150
Model VI33 Otto A. Glaesel Violin, After Stradivarius 1700 This handmade replica has a carved, graduated back and top. Back and sides are choice flame grain maple with top of seasoned Bavarian mountain spruce, finished with a deep orange amber oil varnish. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, tuning pegs, and trim. Glaesel contour chinrest. Includes GL-2315 pernambuco bow ($265 value) and GL-5046 case ($275 value)	Retail $2,295
Model VI34 Otto A. Glaesel Violin, After Stradivarius 1724 This handmade replica has a carved, graduated back and top. Back and sides are choice flame grain maple, and the top aged Bavarian mountain spruce, finished with deep orange amber oil varnish. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, tuning pegs, and trim. Glaesel contoured chinrest.	Retail $2,250
Model G4 Otto A. Glaesel Violin A handmade replica, with graduated top and back. Made of aged Bavarian mountain spruce and flamed maple, finished with a brown amber oil varnish. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, tuning pegs, and trim. Glaesel contour chinrest.	Retail $2,895
Model G7 Otto A. Glaesel Violin, After Stradivarius 1722 A handmade replica, with graduated top and back. Made of select Bavarian mountain spruce and choice flamed maple, finished with light brown amber oil varnish. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, tuning pegs, chinrest, and trim. Glaesel gold label synthetic core strings.	Retail $4,775

Glaesel Violas and Celli
Model VA033 Otto A. Glaesel Viola, After Stradivarius 1700 Carefully selected top and back, carved and graduated for optimum tone. Finished in deep amber orange oil vanish. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, trim, and tuning pegs. Glaesel contour chinrest. Glaesel chromium steel A and synthetic core D, G, and C strings. One string adjuster. Includes a GL-2319 pernambuco bow ($350. value) and a GL-5264 case ($335. value).	Retail $2,825
Model VA034 Otto A. Glaesel Viola, After Stradivarius 1724 Carefully selected top and back, carved and graduated for optimum tone. Finished in orange amber oil vanish. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, trim, and tuning pegs. Glaesel contour chinrest. Glaesel chromium A and synthetic core D, G, and C strings. One string adjuster.	Retail $2,895
Model 50 Georg Hermann Cello A Stradivarius model with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, finished with reddish brown amber varnish. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, trim, and tuning pegs. Adjustable endpin, endpin rest.	Retail $4,375
Model 65 Andreas Hornsteiner Cello A Stradivarius model, with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, finished with light orange amber varnish. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, trim, and tuning pegs. Chromium steel A string and Black Label D, G, and C synthetic core strings. One string adjuster. Adjustable endpin, endpin rest.	Retail $4,950