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Hi!.
I'm a musician from Wisconsin. Been playing guitar, mandolin and writing music for decades. One thing I did not play was fiddle, but I've acquired one as a birthday gift. It seems to be pretty old, possible early 1900's. There's a "flyer" inside of it from the maker, WM. M. Baldwin of Racine, Wisconsin. So that's the main reason I'm here...hoping someone can help me with the history of this violin. Thanks, and nice to meet you.
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Hi, welcome to the site.
I can't help with your violin beyond what you have probably found Googling, but maybe someone else can.
I would suggest you go to your profile and create a display name. Right now, every time you post, your email address is visible for all, including guests to see. Not sure you want it visible to the public, but it is up to you.
I will be getting a welcome email off to you to help you around the forum.
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hello Matt and welcome. congrats on violin! Id say ypu probably have more info there than most old violin buyers. Sorry cant help any other than liking the fact you included pictures and the pamplet it came with. pretty cool.
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Thanks Mouse! I took care of that, I think auto fill got me there.
ABitRusty, yeah there was other stuff in there too. There was a string in a string package that said “made in Germany USSR occupied” and a couple different old bows.
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Welcome to the forum, cool old fiddle, GL on finding out some history on it.
Mark
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Welcome to the forum!
Pretty cool to have a pamphlet come with your violin!
Did you check to see if someone related is still working from that address?
You haven't mentioned the most important thing - how does it sound?
Are you planning on learning to play it?
...btw, your email still shows up in the user name drop down box.
- Emily
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Hi Emily.
It's definitely cool to have the pamphlet but there are absolutely no markings or tags on the violin, so I can't verify if they go together. A guy on another site said this is a Markneukrichen "cottage industry" violin. I have no way of knowing either way.
Between the decades old string packs that were in the case and the pamphlet that was tucked in the pocket with them (and the fact that I live 2-1/2 hours from Racine, WI), I feel like it could be a replica of a German violin, made by this guy. Again, I have no way of knowing unless he has a signature somewhere on it that's hidden.
I did google the address and found that there's just a house there on the market. It looks like an older home.
It sounds really nice! It resonates like a bell and has a beautifully balanced tone. Because I play mandolin, I was able to squeak out a G chord just to hear it. I also had a fiddle player friend come and give it a good play and he was very happy with it.
I'll fix my user name. ugh.
Matt
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@Mandomatt Your display name is just fine now. It is showing Mandomatt.
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Hi!.I'm a musician from Wisconsin. Been playing guitar, mandolin and writing music for decades. One thing I did not play was fiddle, but I've acquired one as a birthday gift. It seems to be pretty old, possible early 1900's. There's a "flyer" inside of it from the maker, WM. M. Baldwin of Racine, Wisconsin. So that's the main reason I'm here...hoping someone can help me with the history of this violin. Thanks, and nice to meet you.
Matt
So what I got from my research is,
You can purchase this violin for as low as $30.
ROFL!!!
Welcome to the forum. Sorry, I do not have any knowledge or information on that fiddle. I wish I did.
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