【Instrument Introduction】 Karl Hofner 4/4 size for adults. This is a very popular violin from the largest German violin maker. It's an old KARL HOFNER violin with a 5-digit serial number. It's believed to be from around the 1970s. It's a handmade instrument, a beautiful violin crafted by artisans, with a lovely wood grain. 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's still playable. It's recommended because it's a violin from around the 1970s, when high-quality maple was still readily available. From the late 2000s, Karl Hofner's violins under 300,000 yen have been mass-produced in China. In 1994, Karl Hofner was acquired, and they switched to Chinese production to prioritize profits. The Hofner violin offered this time was made by artisans in a German workshop. It's believed to be a violin that would be in the 300,000 yen class or higher today. An old sugito bow is included. The shoulder rest is KUN, the rosin is a new, non-branded one, and the case is a relatively clean hard case. Type: Violin