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FRANZ SANDNER No. 804, 4/4, Rauheim, Germany
Level: Advanced.
Year made: 1988.
Varnish: gold-reddish spirit varnish.
Fittings: select Ebony, made in Germany.
Strings: "Dominant" set by Thomastik-Infeld, Austria (retails new for $60 on Amazon).
Bow: brand new better quality carbon fiber bow by Artino (ebony frog decorated with Parisian eye and full nickel mount; mother-of-pearl slide; three-piece button with a m-o-p eye; natural white horsehair - $70 value).
Case: Concord premium wooden core case from Lisle Violin, with two straps (used, in very good condition).
Accessories: Everest shoulder rest; brand new rosin in wooden tray.

The No. 804 ranks very high in Franz Sandner's model line-up. It is an advanced violin of high performance, fully hand made in Germany from select tone wood. The following is the description from Franz Sandner's website:

"CONCERT-VIOLIN, MOD. STRADIVARI

• Solid spruce top
• Well flamed hard maple back, ribs and neck
• Hand-crafted of exquisite European naturally aged tone wood
• Ebony-pegs and tailpiece decorated with Parisian eye
• Original Teller-bridge
• Spirit handvarnish"

The violin is fully maintained and play-ready. There are no cracks, repairs, or any other structural defects. Cosmetically, there are some traces of prior use - specifically, there is a rash spot in the varnish on the top at the lower right bout (please review the images).

The bridge is custom-fitted (the highest "De Lux" bridge by Aubert a Mirecourt France). 

This is the opportunity to purchase this high-quality violin at a fraction of the store price - it has retails in the U.S. for $2,900, instrument only (the price prior to the new import tariffs announced in March 2025).

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