A lovely Stradivari inspired violin, made in 2025  by Rainer Beilharz, which exhibits all the hallmarks of this internationally renowned Australian master, having beautifully figured maple back with similar wood in the sides and a fine spruce top, all covered in light amber coloured varnish with a light gold ground which seems to literally glow through from below.

Rainer Beilharz is an award-winning violin maker, a founding member of the Australian Violin Makers Association (AVMA) and a member of the Entente Internationale des Maitres Luthiers et Archetiers d’Art (EILA). He works in Castlemaine, Central Victoria.

The violin, naturally, is fitted up to a ‘Master’ standard by the maker using fine ebony fittings and Pirastro ‘Neo’ strings. This violin would suit the dedicated amateur through to advanced and professional players.

Reference: VN.1362