The staffs from Swee Lee told me that Hofner is a brand from Germany. However, the violin was made in China. I don't quite get it...does it mean that it is non-authentic?
Hofner violins comes in two ranges.
We do have a range that is made in China that sells from $150 to $400 plus. Unlike other China made violins, these models does not give you a bright squeaky tones. Instead, they project a warmer and mellow feel which is similar to the characteristic of the German made ones.
There are still a range of German made violins by Hofner and usually they will be priced from $1000.00 and above.
Please feel free to drop by our Bras Basah Showroom for a try out.