GEWA MITTENWALD KARWENDEL, made in 1985. This is a rare, high-quality violin made in Southern Germany, using premium wood from the Karwendel mountain range. GEWA (pronounced "Ge-va") is a long-established German stringed instrument manufacturer, primarily producing cases and accessories. Founded in 1869 in Saxony, Germany, as a stringed instrument case maker, they have recently been manufacturing in Chinese workshops, with violins made under the strict guidance of master craftsmen. GEWA's product line includes a wide range of items, such as violin cases, viola cases, and other accessories. The violin offered here was made by GEWA in Mittenwald, Germany, the holy land of musical instruments, using high-quality wood from the rare Karwendel mountain range. While GEWA violins are now made in China, this is a very rare model. It's unlikely to be seen often in Japan. Considering that recent GEWA violins made in China are priced around 200,000 yen, this violin offers excellent value for money. The condition is also relatively beautiful for its age. The bow is an old SUGITO bow, and a new, unbranded bow is also included. The case is also a GEWA-made case. Rosin and shoulder rest are new, unbranded items. The strings are used Dominant strings.