Otto K. Schenk von Bern violin, New York 1976 | Metzler Violinssoulful, bright, projecting About the Instrument This violin is simultaneously powerful and nimble, making it a particularly versatile instrument. The varnish is lusciously applied as a bright auburn over a wheat ground. The two piece back is a relatively plain maple with some grain figuring. This instrument was made the same year its maker earned a Gold Medal at the Violin Society of America competition. Interior label reads: Otto K. Schenk von Bern