8 February 2012, 7:46 pm
The inside of my violin says: copy violin of Antonius Stradivarius faciebat Cremona 1713 made in Western Germany. It also has a number on the lower right side at the base of the violin right below the chin rest. The number is: 173-18-5545. Down the center of the violin underneith the strings is a small crack. The neck looks replaced, along with the plate. It needs a new varnish. Is it worth repairing or would I be better off buying a new one?... Read More »