4/4 Full-size Violin This is a high-end model from Roderich Paesold, a very old and established German workshop. Made using very old wood from a workshop with a history of over 170 years. (I don't think it's just been "aged.") Due to its age after production, the instrument should be well-seasoned. The feeling of the entire instrument vibrating when played is reminiscent of a masterpiece. *It is quite loud. It might stand out in an orchestra (amateur orchestra). However, it has no rough feel at all, and responds well from ppp to fff. I recommend it to those who seek delicate and bold expressiveness, and those who also perform solo. *I used it as my main instrument for a while, and more recently as a sub-instrument, so it has just been maintained. I believe the neck angle, string height, sound post, etc., are in the best condition. The often-overlooked chamfering of the pegs (a finishing process to round the corners) has not been neglected, so your hands won't hurt when tuning. I think it's a very fine instrument that shows the pride and care of the craftsman, finished with attention to detail. *One thing, which is difficult to see depending on the light, is that there is a mark on the top plate where a blanket was attached. (It's only on the surface, and I was told it would disappear quickly if polished, so I left it as is.) The back plate and scroll are extremely clean. *Regarding the price, even with a fatal flaw of a dropped neck, it was listed for 200,000 yen (article from 2023) on the website of a major musical instrument store. (A neck joint repair is a major repair costing 150,000 to 200,000 yen.) The original new price was about 540,000 yen, and needless to say, it would be even more expensive now. Please consider it. *A case is included. The shoulder rest in the photo is not included.