I've owned a bunch of German Hofners, both vintage and reissue. This one is simply the best sounding of them. As always with Hofner, you can't know beforehand if its well-made. There is not much consistency in their work (the angles of the necks can differ widely etc.). But if you have the love for Hofner violoins, this is one for the connoiseurs. Beware though, that it will change colour, becoming much darker over time.