Joseph Müller, Bohemia 1923 (GE018)

Joseph Müller, Bohemia 1923 (GE018)

Joseph Müller was born 1850 in Schönbach, Bohemia, at the time a part of Austria. He was trained flautist but built a solid reputation for making quality brass and string instruments. He established his workshop in 1873 in his home town of Schönbach, a town with a string making tradition going back generations; at one time being known as the ‘Austrian Cremona’ in deference to the great Italian violin making region.

Müller was known for his fine workmanship and excellent tone quality, winning many awards. He exhibited at the world exhibition in Paris in 1900.

The firm is still in business today under the Kirschnek name (a descendant by marriage). Like many Germanic makers at the time, the family was forced to leave Schönbach after WW2, moving to Bubenreuth in Germany.

This cello has been fully restored and brought up to top playing condition. There is a repaired crack on the front (not near the sound post) and further repairs to the neck and pegbox. The neck projection was also reset to allow for optimum playing tolerances. It is fitted with high quality strings, Wittner tailpiece & a carbon fiber endpin.

The instrument is very well made with hints of French influence. There is a branding under the button – JAM. The sound is as you would expect; mature and projecting with wonderful resonance. This cello’s sound has textured character.

The length of back is 755mm. High resolution photos available on request.