https://www.fiddlehangout.com Fiddle Hangout - Fiddles Classifieds Feed en-us Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:21:00 CST Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:21:00 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13175 I'm offering my Barry Dudley 5-string fiddle, serial #125, purchased directly from Barry Dudley. The instrument features a beautiful bubinga back and includes the original invoice (by request). This fiddle has been well cared for, is in excellent condition, and is ready to play. It is professionally fitted with an LR Baggs bridge pickup. Features Barry Dudley 5-string fiddle Serial #125 Bubinga back and sides C-G-D-A-E tuning LR Baggs bridge pickup Original invoice included Case included I've used this instrument primarily for bluegrass and acoustic music. The low C string adds tremendous versatility while maintaining a strong, clear E string and excellent string-to-string balance. Rich tone. Pickup works great with a preamp for balanced sound. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shipping available at buyer's expense. Please contact me with questions or for additional photos. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:21 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13140 One of the best-sounding, most playable electric fiddles out there. smooth as butter. catch on case is broken, but zipper closure is secure and safe. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:23 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13174 This is a fine old German violin from the end of the 19th century or so that’s in great condition. It has no cracks and the varnish is almost pristine. It has been set up professionally by Maxham Violins and comes with a set of Wittner pegs installed for convenience and Rondo strings with a Goldbrokat E. It’s a powerful instrument with a bright and crisp tone. It will be shipped in a lightweight case unless a different option is requested. Bows are available as well, some of which are posted on this marketplace. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:28 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13173 This is a Hiroshi Kono violin made in 2019. Kono violins are known throughout the country and even abroad as one of the best violin brands available under $5000. They have been endorsed by major players over and over and have often beaten out more expensive violins in trials. Built on a comfortable and easy to manage Guarneri model, each one is taken apart and given a good bassbar and a check of graduations before receiving varnish in Bethesda. No Kono is labeled until it’s been played to ensure it is of good quality. All Konos have a one-piece back. This violin has just had a new professional setup by Maxham Violins and has a fresh set of Rondo strings with Goldbrokat E. As has become standard with Konos, it comes with Wittner pegs for convenience. It will be shipped in a lightweight case unless a different option is requested. Bows are available as well, some of which are posted on this marketplace. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:03 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13160 Violin Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin violin 1949 Model "Exceptionnel" No. 39, signed by the Luthier. All I know is what Google search says and that it is very nice violin in excellent condition; and to my ear it sound pretty dang good. Comes with a hard shell case. I'm not an violin expert or dealer. At this stage of my life, I have a few nice violins that should be played and enjoyed others. I'm open to "reasonable offers" regarding price, trial period conditions and shipping. I can provide detailed pictures upon request. Thanks William Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:14 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13164 Stainer Copy from circa 1930"s, crack free, easy to play stays in good tune and no structural issues. Please review the pictures call and ask questions. IMHO most trade Stainer violins DO NOT sound good. This violin has been reworked by a well known local Luthier. Please don't ask, I'm not a name dropper. No hyperbole or over the top descriptions. Simply stated, sounds pretty dang good and it will make a great Old time fiddle. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:05 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13161 L. Ludwig "Special Model" Artist, in excellent condition, save (2) minor top dings, no cracks or seam separations. To my knowledge no repairs have been done to this instrument. IMHO this is a nice violin in excellent condition and to my ears it sounds pretty dang good. I'm not a violin expert or dealer so please look and the pictures and ask questions. At this Life stage, this needs fiddle to be played and enjoyed by better player than me. I'm open to a reason offer regarding price, shipping and trial period. Comes with a cool old hard case. Thank you. William Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:02 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13163 Gene Ivey No. 133. An American builder from Ider, Alabama. Google has plenty of info on him and a thread in Discussion Forum. Willing to accept any reasonable offer. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:54 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13172 Up for sale is a stunning, workshop-direct replica of the famous 1721 "Kruse" Stradivarius violin. Crafted by our dedicated team of luthiers, this instrument is designed for advanced players and serious students seeking the complex, projecting tonal characteristics of the Golden Period Stradivari. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:31 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13138 This is an American violin made by Thomas L. Hofto of Tacoma, Washington in 1920. The maker learned from a Polish maker named Trognitz in California before setting up shop in 1915. He was a violinist as well and ran a business until his death. This violin has been played quite a lot and has had a number of repairs. It was taken to The Violin House of Weaver to refurbish it recently, and there cracks were repaired and the original varnish that had been flaking off was replaced. Some previous repairs that were solid but uneven were left as they were. It was played by a jazz player in DC until recently. The string heights are lower than usual, as is the player’s preference. It has been through a lot but it has a rather nice tone. The nut is made of imitation ivory. The instrument represents a piece of Tacoma history and it’s pleasant to play. It fits the bill for a lot of fiddlers—it’s got some scars from a long life of playing and it’s somewhat idiosyncratic, but it has a good voice. The violin will be packed in a lightweight case for shipping unless a different option is requested. Bows are also available, some of which are listed on the marketplace. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:09 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/12885 This is a high end Chinese workshop violin. It is what the dealer refers to as a master level violin, a fine Guarneri copy with a beautiful, rich, and creamy varnish that’s antiqued admirably. It has been professionally set up by Maxham Violins and is ready for an experienced player to enjoy. It has a powerful, even sound and responds easily and quickly to the bow. The violin will come in a shaped GEWA Aspirante case unless a different model is requested. Bows are available as well upon request, some of which are posted on this forum. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:09 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13169 Product Specifications? Level: Intermediate / Advancing Student Model: Guarneri del Gesù 1730 Replica Top Wood: Hand-carved Solid Spruce Back & Sides: Upgraded Highly Flamed Maple Fittings: Ebony Bridge: Aubert (France) - Hand-fitted Strings: standard strings Varnish: Hand-applied Antique oil Varnish What's Included ·The Violin ·High quality Foam square case Tue, 9 Jun 2026 20:46 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13064 The Darche Freres violin is a model that comes from the Violin House of Weaver. These violins are known for their playability at an affordable price. Many shops throughout the country stock them and you can find numerous examples available online. This violin comes with a professional setup by Maxham Violins, including a Wittner tailpiece for convenience and a set of Dominant strings with a Goldbrokat E. It is a powerhouse violin—the kind that just seems to “go” immediately when you touch the bow to the string, and you can lean into it as much as you want. This is a special one, more powerful than any I’ve set up before. It will come in a lightweight case unless a different case is desired. Bows are available upon request, some of which are listed on the site. Sun, 7 Jun 2026 05:11 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/11067 This is a French violin made in Mirecourt in the 1920s in the Jerome Thibouville Lamy workshop. It bears a Gustave Bazin label, although it has been determined by a French expert that it was actually made in the JTL workshop. It was purchased in Paris, then brought to the U.S. The workmanship is very good and the condition is excellent. It has been professionally set up by Maxham Violins. It comes with a Brazilwood bow, stamped Ary, a black lightweight case, and Gustave Bernardel rosin. Other bows and cases are available at a modest price as well. This is an excellent old instrument that’s been cared for and played for almost a century. It has the nuance of a fine violin made by master workmen during one of the greatest periods of violin making. Sat, 6 Jun 2026 06:17 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/12931 This Mougenot violin is a very fine example of Mirecourt work from a maker who provided instruments to some of the best shops. This one comes from later in his career, but unlike so many of his peers, does not show any loss of proficiency in its execution. Mougenot had an easily recognizable varnish and antiquing style for the majority of his work, and this violin displays that. For many of his violins, Mougenot used a golden amber, but for this one he added some red in a very tasteful manner. It has a warm and broad tone that’s quite pleasant. It responds easily but is also forgiving. It has an excellent certificate from Hugues Paumier. The violin will be shipped in a lightweight case unless a different option is requested. Bows are available as well, either by request or through listings on this site. Fri, 5 Jun 2026 03:37 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/12618 This is a fine instrument that showcases the work of one the best Markneukirchen shops during one of Germany’s greatest eras in making. This particular instrument has been owned and played for years by a jazz violinist in the DC area. All of his violins were chosen for their tone. It has a solidly repaired crack on the lower bout of the top (not in the soundpost area) but is otherwise free of structural damage. You can see some wear to the varnish from plenty of playing, although a good deal of the look is the antiquing. It was made in 1920 for the William Lewis shop in Chicago, as stated on the label. It bears the maker’s brand on the back as well. In 2022 it was appraised for $7500 by Fred Oster in Philadelphia. It was set up in the William Harris Lee workshop in Chicago and still has their bridge. It has a warm and velvety tone and it’s easy to play. It is a player’s instrument just waiting for its next devotee. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 04:31 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/12685 This is one of three violins I bought as practice varnishing violins for a varnishing and varnish making workshop in 2010. It’s most likely a Chinese violin, but it was sold simply as a “varnish practice instrument,” which means it was made with plain wood without much figure (the prettiness of the wood dictates prices in factories). I stripped it after the workshop and revarnished it with a spirit varnish of my own making. It’s all set for a player who wants a good sounding instrument at an economical price. It has rosewood fittings and a professional setup and revoicing by Maxham Violins. The violin will come in a GEWA Aspirante case unless a different case is desired. Bows are also available in my other listings or upon request. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 04:30 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13129 I have a Franz Hoffman Danube violin for sale. It is in great shape. No cracks or even scratches that I can find. I just had new Wittmer tuning pegs put on it. also a new sound post, and a new bridge. The Wittmer tuning pegs are mechanical and work very well. Easy to tune! All this was done at the fiddlerman shop in florida. The total of this with new strings was over 350 dollars. The inside tag reads: Franz Hoffman Danube 2018 4/4 Inspected and adjusted in Ann Arbor Michigan Made in Romania This fiddle is in great shape and has a great sound as well. It has a new fiberglass bow and a hard shell case. I will ship to the lower 48 states. Sun, 31 May 2026 11:51 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13157 I have a 1971 ER Pfretzschner violin made in West Germany for sale. It has the solid one piece back. It has the Caspari tuning pegs that hold very well. I never have to touch them. I just adjust the fine tuners every once in awhile. The violin has no cracks. It does have fine scratches that could be gotten out probably with some polish. No deep scratches. It is set up nicely. I think probably more for bluegrass because the action is fairly low. It is a beautiful instrument and it has that old tone to it, not the high pitched noise from cheap fiddles. The violin is structurally solid. Does not come with a bow. Will ship to the lower 48 states. Thanks for looking Sun, 31 May 2026 11:49 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/12414 This is a Chinese workshop violin made in Huangqiao and varnished in Rockville, Maryland. It has a deeply flamed one-piece back and scroll. The varnish is attractively antiqued. It has a rich tone and is easy to play. It will come in a lightweight case for shipping unless a different style of case is selected from available options at a good price. Bows are available upon request; several are listed in the marketplace. Sat, 30 May 2026 02:32 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/12313 This is a fine violin made by Andrash Taras, an excellent Ukrainian violin maker who was trained in Cremona. The model is his personal model with a tastefully antiqued oil varnish. It has been set up professionally by Maxham Violins. It responds easily and has plenty of power. It speaks well all the way up the fingerboard and has a commanding upper end. This instrument showcases the finest of Ukrainian violin making. It comes with a certificate from the maker. Fri, 29 May 2026 06:22 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/12722 This is a fine violin made by Daniel O. Smith in 2012. It has a beautiful birdseye maple back with matching ribs and neck. Like all Smith violins, it is made on the Guarneri del Gesu il Cannone pattern. This one is labeled number 55. It also bears handwritten inscriptions inside. The varnish is a beautiful golden amber oil varnish that brings out the beauty of the wood perfectly. This violin was very special to the maker, considered by him to be his best work for many years, and he kept it hanging in one of his display cabinets for over a decade before deciding he was ready to sell it. It showcases some of his most exquisite work and has more power than any other Smith violin I’ve played. It has been professionally set up by Maxham Violins. It will be shipped in a lightweight case unless a different model is desired. Bows are also available on this site and by request. Wed, 27 May 2026 13:35 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/12472 This is a very good example of Japanese violin making from the early 1900s. It was played and cared for lovingly by a woman who received it as a gift in her childhood and spent her lifetime with it before it was sold to a fiddler who in turn sold it to me in Galax over the summer. As you can see in the pictures, the condition is near perfect, with only a few signs of wear. It still has its original pegs. It has been professionally set up by Maxham Violins and is in fine playing shape, with a quick response and a clear and even tone. It will be shipped in a lightweight case unless a different different case is preferred. Bows are available as well upon request (a few are listed). Wed, 27 May 2026 13:35 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/13159 For sale is a German trade violin from around 1900, purchased from respected fiddler and instrument dealer Royce Burt. This is the exact instrument featured in this demo video: youtube.com/watch?v=ZnV6Kv4DGOs It has seen very little playing time since purchase and has been stored properly in its case. No cracks or structural repairs. The instrument has a warm, mature tone with good clarity and projection, typical of well-aged German trade violins. Included: • Early 1900s German violin • Carbon Fiber Bow • Case with built-in humidity gauge Purchased for my wife in 2020 and she just had never had the time to get into learning. We'd love to see it go into the hands of someone who can cherish it for years. Wed, 27 May 2026 06:35 CST eric@fiddlehangout.com https://www.fiddlehangout.com/classified/12876 This is a fine and wonderfully preserved example of the work of Collin-Mezin fils from the beginning of the 20th century. At this time, the maker was still regularly collaborating with his father and making his finest instruments. The two-piece back has a deep and rich flame and a lustrous varnish that accentuates its beauty. It has been professionally set up by Maxham Violins. Like most Collin-Mezin instruments, it has a clear and powerful voice and speaks without effort. It will be shipped in a lightweight case unless a different option is desired. Bows are available upon request, some of which are listed on the site. Sun, 24 May 2026 05:06 CST