Up for auction is a vintage early 1900s German made "Guarnerius" 2 pc. back full size violin for restoration. The lightly figured 2 pc curly maple back measures 14 3/16 by 7 15/16 inches. There are no bassbar or soundpost cracks on the violin and the neck is solid. The scroll and pegbox are in good condition. The pegs turn smoothly and the fingerboard has slight wear from use. The soundpost is standing inside the violin and there are no open seams. The violin is labeled as a "Copy of J...osef Guarnerius made in Germany" and is also also stamped "Germany" on the button (please check pics). The violin is for restoration. The violin has age related scratches/wearmarks on the varnish (please check pics). The top of the violin has had a saddle repair to the left of the tailpiece. The repair is stable and holding (please check pics). The violin will need new strings etc (please check pics). Please check pics. and email questions. More pics. available upon request. This old vintage German violin will need restoration to become playable. Please bid accordingly. Highest bidder wins. Low open with no reserve.