Introducing Hagen Instruments.
With the same dedication we pour into crafting each instrument, we invite you to feel and enjoy the remarkable difference it brings to your music.
With the same dedication we pour into crafting each instrument, we invite you to feel and enjoy the remarkable difference it brings to your music.
Inspired by the legendary Antonio Stradivari 1716, this violin is crafted from over 50-year-old German Alpine maple and spruce. Featuring a two-piece flamed back with golden-yellow shaded varnish and elegant ebony fittings, it embodies both beauty and precision.
With its bright, clear sound and masterful craftsmanship, this instrument is specially designed for praise in church ensembles and orchestras.
Inspired by Antonio Stradivari’s 1716 masterpiece, this violin is crafted from over 50-year-old German Alpine maple and spruce. Its two-piece, well-flamed back is finished with a shaded golden-yellow varnish, complemented by elegant ebony fittings.
Offering a soft, mature tone reminiscent of fine aged instruments, it is highly recommended for clubs, ensembles, orchestras, and solo parts alike. With exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design, it delivers both beauty and expressive sound.
Modeled after the legendary Guarneri 1742 “Cannon,” this violin is crafted from over 50-year-old Bosnia maple and Italian spruce. Its two-piece, well-flamed back is finished in a rich amber varnish with elegant shading, accented by fine ebony fittings.
Known for its powerful, commanding tone, this violin delivers exceptional projection and artistry—making it an outstanding choice for professional orchestras and ensemble performance.
Inspired by the legendary Guarneri 1742 “Cannon,” this exceptional violin is crafted from over 50-year-old Bosnia maple and Italian spruce, embodying the pinnacle of masterful craftsmanship. Its two-piece flamed back, fine spruce table, and elegant amber-brown varnish, complemented by exquisite ebony fittings, exude timeless sophistication.
Revered for its powerful, resonant sound, it is an outstanding choice for auditions, symphony orchestras, or Baroque ensembles, offering unrestricted dynamic expression and unparalleled musical versatility.
Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù Special Design — Premium Handmade Violin
The Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù Special Design Violin combines masterful European craftsmanship with a rich, balanced tone, perfect for current art school students and advancing violinists. Highly regarded by many music majors, this instrument has helped students achieve acceptance into prestigious programs.
Handmade with care, the violin features a beautifully grained Val di Fiemme Italian spruce top and a stunning 50-year-old flamed Bosnian maple back, sides, and neck, finished in a natural golden-amber hand spirit varnish with an antiqued style for timeless elegance. Every detail is crafted for durability, stability, and exceptional resonance.
Features
Hand-Finished Construction
Expertly hand varnished to enhance tonal richness and projection.
Premium Tonewoods
Top: Val di Fiemme spruce (Italy / E. Ciresa s.r.l)
Back, Sides & Neck: 50-year-old flamed Bosnian maple (E. Ciresa s.r.l)
Finishing & Materials
Varnish: French natural golden-amber hand-applied spirit varnish, antiqued style
Fingerboard & Fittings: Premium ebony (Germany / Africa)
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Part Sets: Germany
Tonewood Humidity: Less than 2% for optimum stability
Performance
Designed for students aiming for excellence, this violin offers sound balance aimed at perfection, with clear, expressive tone across all registers. Trusted by many cellists and violinists in top art schools, it delivers professional-level performance in both solo and ensemble settings.
The Meridian Edition Violin represents the pinnacle of Hagen craftsmanship—created for discerning performers who demand exceptional tonal depth, refined materials, and world-class responsiveness. Built from top-choice Italian spruce and Bosnian maple aged for over 50 years, the Meridian delivers unmatched resonance, projection, and artistic sophistication.
Each instrument is first completed as a white violin and then naturally air-dried for more than 10 years before varnishing. This extended maturation process allows the wood to fully stabilize and develop, resulting in extraordinary tonal maturity, rich overtones, and long-term structural reliability.
Meticulously handcrafted using traditional European violin-making techniques. Each Meridian violin undergoes a prolonged natural aging process before varnishing, ensuring exceptional stability, responsiveness, and acoustic refinement.
Top: Finest-grade Val di Fiemme Italian spruce, aged 50+ years (E. Ciresa s.r.l., Italy)
Back, Sides & Neck: Master-quality Bosnian maple, naturally seasoned 50+ years (E. Ciresa s.r.l., Bosnia)
Varnish: French hand-applied spirit varnish, red-shaded antique style
Fingerboard & Fittings: Premium ebony (Germany / Africa)
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Part Sets: Germany
Tonewood Humidity: Maintained below 2% for optimal acoustic stability
Sound Balance: Aimed at perfection
Every Meridian violin is finished using a slow, detailed hand-brushed varnishing process, allowing the instrument to breathe and resonate freely. The exceptional aging of the tonewoods enhances clarity, projection, and tonal complexity, producing a refined voice that responds effortlessly to the player’s technique.
Designed for elite performers, conservatory students, and professional musicians, the Meridian Violin offers:
Rich, complex tonal layers
Powerful projection for solo, chamber, and orchestral performance
Exceptional sensitivity and clarity across all registers
A highly responsive feel that inspires expressive and confident playing
This model has been chosen by musicians who have gone on to achieve remarkable milestones, including:
Acceptance into the Korean National University of Arts (K’Arts) Master’s Program
Employment in the Korean National Symphony Orchestra (First Violin Section)
The Meridian Violin is more than an instrument—it is a lifelong artistic partner crafted for players pursuing brilliance at the highest level.
The Viola Claire is Hagen’s ambitious performance model, created to deliver world-class viola sound at an outstanding value. Designed to reveal the true depth, warmth, and projection of the viola, this instrument is suitable not only for advanced students but also for viola majors seeking a reliable, expressive performance instrument.
Handcrafted using traditional German lutherie techniques, the Viola Claire is built from premium German Alpine spruce and maple naturally aged for over 20 years. After construction, each instrument is air-dried at room temperature for a minimum of 12 months before varnishing, eliminating the harsh, tight tone often found in new instruments and allowing the wood to produce the rich volume and refined clarity characteristic of German Alpine tonewoods.
Finished with a hand-applied natural resin golden-yellow spirit varnish in an antiqued style, the Viola Claire combines visual elegance with exceptional tonal maturity.
Crafted with precision and care for stability, resonance, and long-term durability.
Top: Finely grained German Alps spruce (Andreas Gleissner OHG)
Back, Sides & Neck: Nicely flamed German Alps maple, aged 10+ years (Andreas Gleissner OHG)
Varnish: French natural resin golden-yellow spirit varnish, antiqued style
Fingerboard & Trimmings: Full premium ebony (Germany / Africa)
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Part Sets: Indonesia
Tonewood Humidity: Maintained below 8% for optimal stability
With a sound balance aimed at perfection, the Viola Claire delivers a rich, powerful, and beautifully refined viola tone. It stands among the best-sounding violas in its price range worldwide, making it an exceptional choice for both advancing players.
The Viola Echo is a finely handcrafted instrument, delivering exceptional sound quality, refined craftsmanship, and outstanding value. Built for musicians who lead through sound, this model is highly recommended for ensemble players, orchestra principals, section leaders, and advanced performers seeking clarity, projection, and expressive authority.
Crafted using traditional German handmaking techniques, the Viola Echo is constructed from premium German Alpine spruce and maple naturally aged for over 20 years. After construction, each instrument is naturally air-dried at room temperature for a minimum of 18 months before varnishing, eliminating the harsh tonal edge often found in new instruments and allowing the wood to develop a mature, open voice.
Finished with a hand-applied natural red-brown spirit varnish in an antiqued style, imported from France and applied using traditional German Meister hand-brush varnishing techniques, the Viola Echo stands confidently among European instruments in both sound and craftsmanship.
Expertly handcrafted following German lutherie traditions. Each viola undergoes a strict quality inspection process using advanced scientific equipment to ensure only instruments meeting the highest standards are delivered to musicians.
Top: Beautifully grained German Alpine spruce, naturally aged 20+ years (Andreas Gleissner OHG)
Back, Sides & Neck: Beautifully flamed German Alpine maple, aged approximately 15 years (Andreas Gleissner OHG)
Varnish: French hand-applied spirit varnish, natural red-brown antiqued finish (eco-friendly, non-toxic materials)
Fingerboard & Trimmings: Full premium ebony (Germany / Africa)
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Part Sets: Indonesia
Timber Humidity: Maintained below 8% for long-term stability
Sound Balance: Aimed at perfection
The Viola Echo delivers a rich, powerful, and refined tonal character, with excellent clarity and projection that carries effortlessly in ensemble and orchestral settings. Its balanced response allows section leaders and principals to shape and lead musical direction with confidence, expressing a commanding yet elegant viola voice.
The Viola LUNA designed for serious students and emerging professionals who demand refined tone, superior craftsmanship, and artistic depth. Widely chosen by students preparing for arts middle schools, arts high schools, and university music programs, this model has supported countless successful admissions and performances.
Handcrafted using traditional Italian violin-making techniques, the Viola LUNA is built from premium Italian and Bosnian tonewoods naturally aged for over 20 years. After construction, each instrument is naturally air-dried at room temperature for a minimum of 24 months before varnishing, ensuring tonal maturity and eliminating the harsh edge often found in new instruments. The result is a viola with rich volume, clarity, and a beautifully refined sound unique to Italian and Bosnian wood.
Finished with a hand-applied natural brown spirit varnish in an antiqued style—imported from France and applied using traditional German Meister hand-brush varnishing techniques—the Viola LUNA rivals fine European instruments in both sound and craftsmanship.
Meticulously handcrafted and subjected to strict quality control using advanced scientific inspection equipment. Only instruments meeting the highest performance and stability standards are delivered to players.
Top: Val di Fiemme Italian spruce, naturally aged 20+ years (E. Ciresa s.r.l, Italy)
Back, Sides & Neck: Beautifully flamed Bosnian maple, aged approximately 20 years (E. Ciresa s.r.l, Bosnia)
Varnish: French hand-applied spirit varnish, natural brown antiqued finish (eco-friendly, non-toxic materials)
Fingerboard & Trimmings: Full premium ebony (Germany / Africa)
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Part Sets: Germany
Timber Humidity: Maintained below 2% for exceptional stability
Sound Balance: Aimed at perfection
The Viola LUNA delivers a rich, warm, and highly responsive tonal character, with excellent projection and nuanced control across all registers. Its refined balance allows performers to adapt confidently to solo, ensemble, and orchestral settings, earning strong audience response in a wide variety of concert halls.
The Viola STELLA stands among the finest models in the Hagen viola collection. Designed for art school students, advanced majors, and serious performers, the STELLA delivers exceptional tonal depth, old-world character, and powerful projection—qualities typically found only in far higher price ranges.
Handcrafted using traditional Italian violin-making techniques, the Viola STELLA is built from exceptional Italian and Bosnian tonewoods naturally aged for over 25 years. After construction, each instrument is naturally air-dried at room temperature for a minimum of 24 months before varnishing, eliminating the harshness common in new instruments and allowing the viola to develop a mature, open, and noble voice.
Finished with a hand-applied natural red-brown spirit varnish in an antiqued style—imported from France and applied using traditional German Meister hand-brush varnishing techniques—the Viola STELLA offers a level of craftsmanship and tonal refinement that confidently rivals fine European instruments.
Meticulously handcrafted and subjected to strict quality control using advanced scientific inspection equipment. Only instruments meeting Hagen’s highest standards of tone, stability, and craftsmanship are released.
Top: Val di Fiemme Italian spruce, naturally aged 25+ years (E. Ciresa s.r.l, Italy)
Back, Sides & Neck: Beautifully flamed Bosnian maple, aged approximately 25 years (E. Ciresa s.r.l, Bosnia)
Varnish: French hand-applied spirit varnish, natural red-brown antiqued finish (eco-friendly, non-toxic materials)
Fingerboard & Trimmings: Full premium ebony (Germany / Africa)
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Part Sets: Germany
Timber Humidity: Maintained below 2% for exceptional long-term stability
Sound Balance: Aimed at perfection
The Viola STELLA produces a rich, expansive sound with pronounced depth and old-world warmth, offering both power and refinement. Its generous volume, refined projection, and nuanced control make it an ideal choice for advanced ensemble work, orchestral leadership roles, and serious performance study.
Favored by current art school students and viola majors, the STELLA is especially valued for its Italian wood character, delivering a distinguished tonal color that carries effortlessly in a variety of performance spaces.
Ideal for amateur and community orchestra players, this Handmade V. Cello combines refined European craftsmanship with a warm, balanced, and dependable tonal character. Designed for developing and advancing cellists, it delivers clarity, depth, and projection while maintaining exceptional playability and long-term stability.
Finished with a hand-applied natural resin spirit varnish in a golden-yellow antiqued style, the cello highlights the natural beauty of the tonewoods while enhancing acoustic richness and responsiveness.
Expertly handcrafted with attention to detail and tonal balance. Each cello is built to provide consistent performance, structural stability, and a refined, open sound suitable for ensemble and orchestral settings.
Top: Beautifully grained German Alpine spruce (Andreas Gleissner OHG)
Back, Sides & Neck: Nicely flamed German Alpine maple, naturally aged 20 years (Andreas Gleissner OHG)
Varnish: Hand-applied natural resin spirit varnish (France), golden-yellow antiqued style
Fingerboard & Fittings: Premium ebony (Germany / Africa)
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Endpin: Durod
Strings: Kaplan Tungsten
Part Sets: Indonesia
Timber Humidity: Maintained below 8% for optimal stability and resonance
Sound Balance: Aimed at perfection
This cello offers a warm, clear, and evenly balanced tone, with reliable projection and excellent responsiveness across all registers. Designed to support ensemble playing, it blends beautifully within an orchestra while providing enough presence for confident individual expression.
A refined and reliable instrument, the Handmade V. Cello delivers exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and musical satisfaction for amateur and community orchestra musicians seeking both elegance and performance.
The Cello Echo is a meticulously handcrafted instrument that reflects the tradition of European lutherie and the use of premium, naturally aged tonewoods. Designed to deliver a warm, expressive, and well-balanced sound, this cello offers both visual elegance and refined acoustic performance.
Finished with a hand-applied natural golden-brown spirit varnish in an elegant antiqued style, the Cello Echo reveals depth of character while enhancing resonance and tonal clarity.
Expertly handcrafted with precision and care, the Cello Echo is built to provide stability, responsiveness, and consistent tonal quality. Every detail is shaped to support rich resonance and reliable performance.
Top: High-quality, well-grained German Alpine spruce (Andreas Gleissner OHG)
Back, Sides & Neck: Beautifully flamed German Alpine maple, naturally aged 20–30 years (Andreas Gleissner OHG)
Varnish: Hand-applied spirit varnish (France), natural golden-brown antiqued finish
Fingerboard & Trimmings: Premium ebony (Germany / Africa)
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Fittings: Quality-crafted parts from Indonesia
Timber Humidity: Maintained below 8% for optimal stability
Sound Balance: Aimed at perfection
The Cello Echo delivers a rich, warm, and expressive tonal character with excellent balance across all registers. Its refined response and controlled projection make it an ideal choice for ensemble playing, advancing students, and cellists seeking dependable craftsmanship with premium European materials.
The Luna Cello blends elegant European craftsmanship with a warm, expressive, and perfectly balanced tonal character. Built with a beautifully grained Val di Fiemme Italian spruce top and a 40-year-old flamed Bosnian maple back, sides, and neck, this instrument offers rich resonance, exceptional stability, and professional responsiveness—ideal for advancing students preparing for a cello major.
Carefully crafted and hand varnished using traditional techniques to maximize tonal depth and projection.
Top: Val di Fiemme Italian spruce (E. Ciresa, Italy)
Back, Sides & Neck: 40-year-old Bosnian maple, highly flamed and naturally seasoned
Varnish: French natural brown spirit varnish with an antiqued finish
Fingerboard & Fittings: Premium ebony
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Endpin: Carbon Durod
Tonewood Humidity: Maintained under 2% to ensure maximum stability and sound quality
Designed for players seeking warmth, projection, and artistic nuance, the Luna Cello offers a sound balance aimed at perfection—refined, responsive, and rich across all registers.
The Stella Cello is crafted for serious cellists seeking professional-level tone, projection, and artistic expression. Perfect for students preparing for a cello major or performers aiming for refined ensemble and solo work, the Stella combines exquisite European craftsmanship with carefully selected premium tonewoods.
Its Val di Fiemme Italian spruce top and 40-year-old flamed Bosnian maple back, sides, and neck deliver stunning visual elegance and a rich, resonant sound that responds beautifully to nuanced playing. Hand-varnished in a natural red-brown antiqued finish, this instrument exudes timeless beauty while maintaining long-term stability.
Top: Val di Fiemme Italian spruce (E. Ciresa, Italy)
Back, Sides & Neck: 40-year-old Bosnian maple, highly flamed and naturally seasoned
Varnish: French natural brown spirit varnish with an antiqued finish
Fingerboard & Fittings: Premium ebony
Bridge: Despiau (France)
Endpin: Carbon Durod
Tonewood Humidity: Maintained under 2% to ensure maximum stability and sound quality
Rich, powerful tone with warm, even projection
Hand-crafted details for superior resonance and clarity
Balanced sound across all registers, ideal for ensemble and solo performance
Built to inspire confidence in advancing students and professional players alike
The Stella Cello isn’t just an instrument—it’s a partnership between artistry and engineering, designed to help you achieve your musical potential with elegance and precision.
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