【Instrument Introduction】 Karl Hofner 4/4 size for adults. A very popular violin maker from Germany, one of the largest. This is an old KARL HOFNER violin with an early 5-digit serial number. It is believed to be from around the 1960s. It is a handmade instrument, a solid violin crafted by skilled artisans. It produces a good sound. It's been around for 50 years, so there are some scratches and dirt if you look closely, but it can still be played. It is recommended because it is a violin from around the 1960s when high-quality maple was still readily available. From the late 2000s, Karl Höfner's violins under 300,000 yen are mass-produced in China. The Karl Höfner company was acquired in 1994, and they switched to Chinese production to prioritize profits. The Höfner violin offered this time was made by artisans in a German workshop. It is believed to be a violin that would be in the 300,000 yen class or higher today. The bow is a new, non-branded item, as are the shoulder rest and rosin. The strings are used. The brand of the strings is unknown. The case is a new carbon fiber case. This case provides peace of mind even in sudden rain. Type: Violin