Originally from Norway, Mathias Dahl (1888-1973) was a violin making prodigy; he made his first violin at the age of seven. However, he didn’t begin formal training until after he immigrated to the US. Dahl apprenticed under H.P. Blakkestead in Minneapolis and went on to work for the Blakkestead Music Company before setting up his own workshop. Dahl’s work is characterized by very precise woodworking and attractive golden amber varnish. 

• Year Made – 1953 Minneapolis
• Labeled – The Dahl Guarnerius, facit Minneapolis anno 1953
• Length of Back – 353mm 
• Condition – Excellent