※The violin stand is for photography purposes only. It is not included. This is a violin made in Taiwan (Taipei), which is not often seen in Japan. It appears to be a Guarneri copy. The purfling is painted on, so the grade is probably not high, but the sound is quite good. The manufacturing period is believed to be from around 1975 to 1990. The manufacturer no longer exists, so details are unknown. It must be a passionate creation of an unknown master craftsman. It's a rare item, suitable for collection. The chin rest has a unique shape that is not often seen in Japan. Suitable for beginner violin lessons or for collection. In addition to the violin body, a case, bow, rosin, and shoulder rest are included. It has been properly tuned. The sound post is standing. ※Although it is playable right now, the strings may loosen during shipping, so retuning will be necessary. It has been polished with a dedicated polisher for this listing. ※×※×※×※×※ With the increase in remote work due to the coronavirus pandemic, are you finding yourself with extra time on your hands? If so, a violin is a great option. Violins seem expensive and out of reach, but affordable ones can be bought for under 10,000 yen even new, and if you have the dexterity to fold a paper crane, you can play simple nursery rhymes in about an hour. First, get an affordable violin and try it out, using video sites as a reference. The hobby of playing the violin is also advantageous for job hunting and dating.