Masterpiece
Prochasson, France 2009
This violin is a wonderful instrument. Its striking appearance is matched by its well-balanced sound.
12.000€
Commission Instrument
You can try out any instrument at home for 10 days free of charge. The 30-day return policy gives you extra time to get to know the instrument.
Worldwide shipping—free within the EU. The instrument will be delivered to your doorstep, insured and securely packaged.
We deliver quality. However, should a manufacturing defect occur, it is covered by a 1-year warranty.
You can try out any instrument at home for 10 days free of charge. The 30-day return policy gives you extra time to get to know the instrument.
Worldwide shipping—free within the EU. The instrument will be delivered to your doorstep, insured and securely packaged.
We deliver quality. However, should a manufacturing defect occur, it is covered by a 1-year warranty.
Masterpiece
Guarneri "Ole Bull" Model
A tribute to the great tradition of Italian violin making
Among violinists and collectors, the “Ole Bull” enjoys an almost legendary reputation. Named after the Norwegian violin virtuoso Ole Bull, this model is based on a famous violin by Giuseppe Guarneri “del Gesù” from 1744, one of the last instruments made by the great Cremonese master. The original is still considered one of the most fascinating violins in the world.
French violin maker Jean-Louis Prochasson is one of the modern violin makers who has studied this model in depth. His interpretation of the model combines traditional craftsmanship with a tonal vision that appeals particularly to professional musicians and ambitious amateurs.
Sound-producing body
The original “Ole Bull” instrument by Guarneri del Gesù differs markedly from the more elegant and symmetrical Stradivari violins. It is precisely this uniqueness that makes it so appealing.
Characteristic features include:
- relatively shallow curves
- long and distinctive f-holes
- a powerful, direct sound
- Projection and Sound Depth
Many experts see this model as marking the transition from the Baroque ideal of sound to the Romantic soloist sound of the 19th century. The instrument calls for an active, energetic playing style and rewards the musician with richness of tone and expressiveness.
- Width of the cabinet at the top: 16.7
- Width of cabinet (center): 11.3
- Width of the body at the bottom 20.5
- Ceiling height: 19.3
Vortex
Ebony
String retainer
Ebony
Fingerboard
Ebony
Strings
Larsen
Sustainable
Sound Art
*This information is based on my own assessment.
Floor details
Snail
Violin top
I finally found the violin of my dreams at her shop! She’s an incredibly talented young violin maker. The sound of the violin she built herself—the one I bought—is just so beautiful!
Bright, full, clear, sweet, sensitive and wonderfully balanced. Dazwischen habe ich viele neugebaute Meistergeigen bei unterschiedlichen Geigenbauern ausprobiert, aber ihre ist meine absolut liebste. Another unbeatable advantage of her is that she can even play the violin professionally herself.
She took a lot of time to optimize the sound of the violin together with me and advised me on many other things. I can only recommend her wholeheartedly.
Fanghyi Streitel
Free
Return Shipping
Worldwide shipping—free within the EU. The instrument will be delivered to your doorstep, insured and securely packaged.
Free
Shipping
Not satisfied with the instrument? No problem! We’ll cover the return shipping costs anywhere in Europe.
Free
Trial Month
Try it at home for 10 days free of charge—the 30-day return policy gives you extra time to get to know the instrument.
Questions?
Do you have a concern or a question about my instruments or services? I’d be happy to answer them personally.
Yours, Lisa Hellmich
FAQ
Shipping
Your instrument will be securely packaged and delivered to your doorstep via DHL with insurance coverage. As soon as I personally drop off the package at the post office, you will receive the tracking number. We will cover the shipping costs. Hellmichviolins does not cover import taxes, customs fees, or import licenses.
To ensure that your instrument arrives at your home undamaged, we have developed a secure packaging method. Therefore, Hellmichviolins assumes full responsibility for the risk associated with shipping to you. Please keep the packaging in case you wish to return the instrument.
We rely on DHL for shipping.
Once payment has been received, the instrument will be shipped to you within 3 business days and will take 2–7 business days to arrive, depending on the destination. We will keep you updated on the process and provide you with the tracking number.
Shipping and return shipping are free of charge for you and are covered by Hellmichviolins during the 30-day trial period.
FAQ
Trial Month
We want you to feel completely at ease and be able to try out your new instrument in your own familiar surroundings, so you can take it home for 10 days at no cost to you. Need more time to be absolutely sure? No problem. We want you to be 100% satisfied. Once you’ve paid the purchase price, you’ll have a 30-day trial period for the instrument, which begins as soon as it arrives at your home.
Option No. 1:
You can trade in the instrument for one of equal value, a higher-quality model, or a less expensive one, and either pay the difference or receive a refund. To do so, please return it to us in its original packaging, after cleaning it with a dry cloth.
Option No. 2:
You return the instrument and get a 100% refund.
As soon as we receive the instrument back, we will notify you by email. We will then immediately initiate the refund; depending on the payment method, the process may take up to 7 days.
The instrument is insured against shipping damage; Hellmichviolins will cover the cost of return shipping.
The 30-day trial period during which you can try out the instrument is also covered by Hellmichviolins. There are some exceptions:
Broken strings; damage caused by transport in a car trunk or on a motorcycle; damage caused directly or indirectly by an explosion, chemicals, or radioactivity; loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by war, terrorism, or military operations; damage caused directly or indirectly by corrosion, moisture, dryness, dust, damage caused by extreme weather conditions such as extreme temperatures or exposure to light, damage caused by earthquakes and other natural disasters, damage or loss caused by air transport, and damage intentionally caused by you or a third party.
FAQ
Ordering Process
Not every love lasts forever, which is why we’re happy to accept instruments purchased from us as trade-ins and exchange them for a higher-quality model. If the instrument is in its original condition, 100% of the purchase price of the old instrument will be applied toward the new one. You’ll need the original receipt for this.
Commissioned instruments and accessories, as well as instruments from other categories (such as a violin versus a cello), are excluded.
It is normal for signs of wear to appear on cherished and frequently played string instruments—on the bridge, fingerboard, strings, and varnish. In the case of significant damage (cracks, chipped corners or edges, warping, or severe finish damage), as well as for instruments that are in very poor condition or have been modified by other luthiers (bridge, accessories, etc.), we may have to deduct a portion of the instrument’s price or may be unable to accept the return.
We will keep you informed about the progress of the repair and will complete it on time and reliably. During this time, we will be happy to provide you with a replacement instrument free of charge.
Consignment sales are generally possible, but we reserve the right to include only select string instruments in our online catalog. Criteria for inclusion include, for example, sales potential, condition, and price.
If you would like to consign an instrument, please send us photos and scans of any available certificates, as well as additional information (e.g., any damage). If the instrument is suitable for sale through Hellmichviolins, it will be personally inspected, and any necessary sound adjustments or repairs will be made in accordance with the workshop’s quality standards to ensure a smooth sale.
The fees for this service are not charged until the instrument is sold. The commission rate for consignment sales is 18%. We charge a flat fee of €150 for online listing, advertising, and handling the sale.
We accept all major payment methods (Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer, PayPal). Please note, however, that some of these may incur fees.
We accept payment in euros.