Used Otto Bruckner NS40012 1/2 Violin - With Case and Bow

FEATURES

• Premium Student-Level Construction: Classified as a step-up or premium student violin, offering higher craftsmanship and tonal quality than entry-level fractional instruments.
• Stradivarius Pattern Design: Modeled after the Antonio Stradivari pattern, known for balanced tonal response and refined arching.
• Quality Tonewoods: Constructed with a solid spruce top and solid maple back and ribs for durability and resonance.
• Ebony Fittings: Equipped with an ebony fingerboard and ebony tuning pegs for improved longevity and reliable performance.
• German Workshop Origin: Produced in Markneukirchen, Germany, a historically significant center of violin making.
• Reputable Trade Branding: Labeled under the Otto Brückner name, a higher-quality trade brand commonly associated with Scherl & Roth and United Musical Instruments (UMI).

*Includes hardshell case & bow

DESCRIPTION

This 1/2 size Otto Brückner violin is a well-crafted German-made student instrument dating to the mid-to-late 20th century. Though the branding references a historic Cremonese master, this violin represents a quality workshop production model rather than an individual master-built instrument.

Produced in the Markneukirchen region—often during the post-war East German (DDR) era—these violins were manufactured to a higher standard than typical student rentals and were marketed as premium or step-up fractional instruments. The Stradivarius-inspired design provides a balanced, clear tone with moderate projection, making it well-suited for advancing young players.

The Otto Brückner line was frequently distributed through an established American importer in the name of United Musical Instruments (UMI), and it earned a reputation for consistent quality, reliable materials, and solid craftsmanship appropriate for private study and school ensemble use.

Our featured half-size violin was constructed in 2000 and is serial number 7127XX. It was constructed in Germany to exacting specifications recommended by teachers and professional players across the globe. This particular violin has some minor scratches across all parts; particularly along the rims where a shoulder-rest was used.

We have retained the finger position tape for ease of learning to be used by the next student. Some backside surface scratches are also detectable.

Our In-House Technician has adjusted the instrument for General Playing Conditions. The Half-Size violin comes with Original Hard-shell Case and a NEW Half-Size Violin Bow. Compare to new equivalent instruments and this violin is truly worth consideration. Act now before it’s gone.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Instrument Type: Violin
• Brand / Label: Otto Brückner (also spelled Brueckner)
• Model / Size: 1/2 Size
• Serial / Reference: SN40012
• Intended Player: Young students (approximately ages 8–10)
• Back Length: Approximately 310 mm
• Design Pattern: Stradivarius (Antonio Stradivari)
• Top Material: Solid spruce
• Back & Ribs: Solid maple
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Pegs: Ebony
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Region: Markneukirchen
• Era: Mid-to-late 20th century (often post-war East Germany / DDR)
• Classification: Premium / Step-Up Student Instrument

*Includes hardshell case & bow