Musikwinkel-PCAB

Der Musikwinkel, i.e. Markneukirchen 50°18′39″N 12°19′45″E and the rest of the Saxonian part of Vogtland or the very western part of Saxony. A great number of German violins are made in western Saxony (Saxony part of Vogtland, sometimes called "der Musikwinkel", i.e Markneukirchen, 50°18′39″N 12°19′45″E, and around). Maybe as much as 80% of the world production of violins from late 19'th and early 20'th century, originates from this area. But unfortunately there are no dendrochronological references based on living trees (or historical timber) from here available. It is maybe not even sure exactly where the source area or areas were located, but a guess would be the Erzgebirge (highest peaks about 1200 m.a.s.l) in east or (less likely?) the Fichtelgebirge (up to ~1000 m) in southwest, but maybe also more distant source areas may have been utilized (Bayerischer wald?). More information on this issue is really needed! It is also highly desirable that measurements from instruments made in this region are published. In the list below are found measurements from instruments made in this region. Although they are merged into one collection, they are not dated towards each other but towards mainly unpublished series of other instruments.

Further readings

• Wikipedia (Deutsch) article about Musikwinkel
• Wikipedia (English) article about Erzgebirge, Wikipedia (Deutsch) article about Erzgebirge
• Wikipedia (English) article about Fichtelgebirge, Wikipedia (Deutsch) article about Fichtelgebirge
• Wikipedia (English) article about Markneukirchen, Wikipedia (Deutsch) article about Markneukirchen

Instruments

• Ekeb10, violin, likely from the Markneukirchen area, (pattern is disturbed with a growth decrease after 1877. 1775-1890 (mean of the two "butterflied" sides), T. Axelson
• Ekeb14, violin, label: "Stjärnan, Osby" (Obviously a Swedish reseller), possibly Schönbach, Böhmen. Old imitation. The instrument is skillfully made. 1842-1905 (mean of the two "butterflied" sides), T. Axelson
• Fi010, violin Label: "Nach Straduarius" and a signature. Measurements from a photo taken at Dan Andersson Museum, Ludvika (Late rings a bit uncertain according to a bit low resolution). 1841-1916 (mean of the two "butterflied" sides), T. Axelson
• SfFHM1, pucket string instrument (Mandola/Guitar hybrid?) without labels, wood probably from Bayerischer Wald or around. (Not proved if made in the "Musikwinkel" or elsewhere around), 1814-1911 (mean of the two "butterflied" sides), T. Axelson
• ViJA1, violin, measured from photo, unfortunately with a bit too low resolution), 1831-1895 (mean of the two "butterflied" sides), T. Axelson