Made by Otto Jos Klier (est'd 1887) in Bubenreuth, Germany in 1998.
Model 2-E Serial 1452
Manufacturer's website: http://www.otto-jos-klier.de/home_e.html
Retailer website: http://www.violins.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=10001
Description from website: Hand made in Germany in the world class workshop of Otto Jos. Klier, these violins are perfect for any keen or more advanced students. Made from aged Bosnian maple and Austrian mountain spruce, Otto Jos. Klier instruments have a powerful yet refined sound which means they can keep up with the demands of the modern musician whilst honouring the centuries of European traditions in violin making. Otto Jos. Klier is well established in instrument manufacturing having been established in 1887 ensuring high quality in every instrument.
Features:
- Ebony pegs and fingerboard
- Wittner tailpiece with fine adjusters in-built
- Dominant strings
- Inlaid purfling
- Bosnian maple & Austrian mountain spruce
- Redish-brown spirit varnish
- Slightly shaded high-gloss finish
Purchased for my daughter in 2001 at Sydney String Center for A$754 (S$940). New price today is A$895 (S$1100) not including bow or case.
With case, bow, rosin.
$700
Derrick 8181-3394
