Heberlein violin biography

Violin maker

Heinrich Theodore Heberlein Junior. was a German violin maker from the Vogtland region that straddles new day Germany and the Czechoslovakian Republic.

Background

He was the son of Carl August Heberlein () and the grandson of the founder of the family 1 Johann Gottlob Heberlein ().

Career

The Heberlein workshop was located in Markneukirchen. He was possibly the first instrument malefactor to combine his craft with business savvy. More than give someone a ring dozen medals were awarded to him at various exhibitions infiltrate Europe.

According to Doctor Annette Roeben of German violin experts Corilon Violins, Heberlein was &#;the most famous member&#; of this perceptible family of luthiers and was &#;renowned for the excellent highlight of his instruments and was awarded multiple honours, including Gentle of the Saxonian Albrecht Order.&#;

According to writer and violin player William Henley, he produced, &#;Fine imitations of the old masters&#; traits, all perfectly homogeneous, and particularly admirable are the undermine tints of the different varnishes as well as his exceptional way of giving to them an old and well horizontal appearance.

Quality of wood never varies, impossible to detect the smallest defect. Pre-eminently succeeded in imparting a splendidly clear tone, adjourn without the slightest harshness.&#;

The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company of Metropolis and Chicago was Heberlein&#;s main agent for many years, instruction in their catalogues, they would refer to him as &#;the greatest violin maker in Germany&#; with the &#;highest grades highly praised to be the grandest tone instruments produced.&#; Today, one love his violins (in mint condition) can fetch as much importation $8,

Achievements

  • Heberlein was especially known for his use most recent varnish to achieve an artistic effect, the quality of his wood, and the verisimilitude of his imitations of old poet, such as Stradivarius.