Ernst Reinhold Schmidt ViolinThe violin Ernst Reinhold Schmidt Stradivarius copy likely from the late 1800s or early 1900s. These violins were made in the then violin making capital of the world Markneukirchen, Germany. This violin has a flamed two piece back, with a nice amber brown varnish. This violin is easy to play and very well setup. It has a sound that is very focused and projecting with good clarity in all registers. This violin would serve an advancing player looking