J.B. Collin-Mezin fils violin.

A beautiful old certified French violin made by Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin fils.

A beautiful and delicious model made after Paolo Maggini - with a perfect size of 359 mm.

This beautiful instrument is wearing its original label, and comes with a certificate of authenticity by  JJ Rampal in Paris.

A very beautiful two -piece back !

The rich varnish is attractively textured ; a very good workmanship as you may expect from this famous violin maker.

The sound is open but warm, well projected and strong.

This Collin-Mezin violin responds very easily and has a well balanced tone in all the registers of the violin. 

New tailpiece and strings included.

Pls. contact me if you have questions !

length back: ca. 359 mm (4/4 size)

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Collin-Mezin fils took over the family's workshop in Mirecourt after the death of his father and teacher,
Charles J.B. Collin dit Mezin père.
Many of his instruments were made for his father and follow his model, but he eventually developed a more personal style.