Antique German violin, front view with amber carved body and violin strings
Antique German violin, back view with warm wood grain and chinrest
Antique German violin, front view showing f-holes, bridge, and tailpiece
Antique German violin, back plate close view with rich wood striping and curves
Antique German violin, side profile with arched ribs and chinrest
Antique German violin, scroll and pegbox detail with warm varnish and tuning pegs
Antique German violin, pegbox and scroll close-up with four tuning pegs
Antique German violin, opposite side profile with arched ribs and bridge area
Antique German violin, sound hole and bridge area close-up with strings

Carlo Micelli

Antique German Carlo Micelli 1923 Violin

$5,500.00
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SKU: VN118

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Violin Sizing Guide

How to Measure

Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our demo video for more exact directions.

Sizing Chart
SIZE OF VIOLIN ARM MEASUREMENT AGE OF STUDENT
4/4 23.6"+ 11 - 13+ YRS
3/4 22.1" - 23.5" 9 - 11 YRS
1/2 20.1" - 22" 7 - 8 YRS
1/4 17.6" - 20" 6 - 7 YRS
1/8 17.1" - 17.5" 5 - 6 YRS
1/10 15.5" - 17" 4 - 5 YRS
1/16 14" - 15.4" 3 - 4 YRS
Instructional Video

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, but we always recommend that you consult with us, or your teacher before purchasing or renting.

Need Assistance?

Call us at 800-595-0592 or send us an email at support@fiddlershop.com. An expert can answer your questions regarding the instruments and its accessories.

Violin Sizing Guide

How to Measure

Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our demo video for more exact directions.

Sizing Chart
SIZE OF VIOLIN ARM MEASUREMENT AGE OF STUDENT
4/4 23.6"+ 11 - 13+ YRS
3/4 22.1" - 23.5" 9 - 11 YRS
1/2 20.1" - 22" 7 - 8 YRS
1/4 17.6" - 20" 6 - 7 YRS
1/8 17.1" - 17.5" 5 - 6 YRS
1/10 15.5" - 17" 4 - 5 YRS
1/16 14" - 15.4" 3 - 4 YRS
Instructional Video

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, but we always recommend that you consult with us, or your teacher before purchasing or renting.

Need Assistance?

Call us at 800-595-0592 or send us an email at support@fiddlershop.com. An expert can answer your questions regarding the instruments and its accessories.

Review Videos

This is a full size violin made in 1923 Carlo Micelli which is a trade-name used by the firm of C. Meisel workshop in Saxony Germany. This violin has some moderate signs of wear and tear as expected from an instrument of this age. It has been restored in our shop and has new peg holes, a new bridge and soundpost. 

Pattern: Guarneri 

Tailpiece: Harp

Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold

Fittings: Pernambuco

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Customer Reviews

Fiddlershop founders Michael Holstein and Pierre Holstein with violins and violas in the Fiddlershop workshop

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