Akord Kvint - Luboš Deraha Concert Violin No. 59 Stradivari Model

Elegantly figured maple back, ribs and neck, fine selected solid spruce top. Hand-crafted instrument. Ebony/maple purfling. Boxwood Hill accessories. Slightly shaded reddish-brown hand-rubbed spirit varnish. Despiau B level bridge, two black adjusters. Thomastik Dominant Pro strings. Certificate of Authenticity

The sound quality of string musical instruments that have a wooden resonance body is determined not only by the musician’s performance and the quality of the strings, but by the overall construction built from many parts. Besides the quality of the wood used, it also depends on the shape, thickness, manufacturing, and lacquering of the instrument.

The exceptional nature of concert instruments produced in Akord Kvint’s workshop in Luby, Czech Republic—founded in 1991—is due to the credentials of its master luthiers, the quality of the wood, and the meticulous surface finish. All student and concert violins, violas, and cellos are built by luthiers and master luthiers.

This team carries out all of the above-mentioned processes at the highest level. Thanks to Akord Kvint’s worldwide dealer network, the instruments are popular and can be obtained at a reasonable price by talented students, professionals, and hobbyists alike.

Our production model allows us to safely and efficiently pass on knowledge and experience from generation to generation, preserving the local tradition of string-instrument making. We are proud to be cultivating the fourth generation of luthiers—masters in their field—evolving from the group around Josef Holpuch through Karel Poplštein, on to Jan Lorenz and Jan Fronk, and now to Luboš Deraha and Pavel Mosbauer.

Qualification

All staff in our company are skilled luthiers, many of whom have achieved the rank of master luthier. They earned their qualifications at the violin school in Luby under mentors such as Miroslav Pikart and Karel Zadrazil, and completed master courses led by Alois Sibal, Josef Dvořák, Emil Lupač, and others. They also gained valuable insights from practitioners like Josef Holpuch, Jan Lorenz, Jan Fronk, and Karel Poplštein.

Akord Kvint works closely with Prague Conservatory pedagogues—including Jaroslav Foltýn, Jaroslav Ruis, František Pišinger, and Pavel Kudelásek—who evaluate our concert and master instruments. We also collaborate with noted educators such as Ladislav Michal, Martin Slavík, Jaroslava Staňková, and Miroslav Pikhart. Our luthiers regularly attend in-house seminars where experts like Michael van Berkum, Eduard Schwen, Miroslav Petráš, Nicolas Despiau, and product specialists from Thomastik-Infeld—along with acclaimed players Attila Pasztor and Stojan Jovanović—share their experience. Last but not least, we maintain a long-standing relationship with master luthier Josef Poetzl.

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Shipping

This item can only be shipped within Canada.

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Return & Exchange Policy

Last updated: May 9, 2025

1. All Sales Are Final
   Except as noted below, we do not accept returns or exchanges under any circumstance.
2. Defective or Damaged Instruments
   We stand behind every instrument we sell. If your instrument arrives with a manufacturer defect or is damaged in transit (e.g., a broken pickup on an electric guitar), please contact us immediately.
   
   Eligibility:
   
   • The defect / damage must be reported within 7 days of delivery.
   • You must provide clear photographs or video showing the issue.
   Inspection Requirement:
   Submission of photos or video alone does not guarantee a return or repair. All claims are subject to a physical inspection by our certified technician.
   
   Process:
   
   1. Email support@solschoolofmusic.ca with your order number, a description of the problem, and the visual evidence.
   2. We’ll review and, if preliminarily approved, issue a prepaid shipping label.
   3. Ship the instrument back to us for inspection.
   4. After inspection:
      • If approved, we’ll repair the instrument at no cost or replace it with an equivalent model (subject to availability).
      • If not approved, the instrument will be returned to you unrepaired and return shipping will be charged to you.
3. Repairs & Maintenance
   Beyond initial defects, we offer ongoing string replacement and repair services for Tar and Setar. These services follow our standard repair rates and turnaround times.
4. Non-Defective Instruments
   Instruments that are undamaged and functioning as intended—regardless of buyer’s remorse or change of mind—are not eligible for return, exchange, refund, or credit.
5. How to Reach Us
   Email: support@solschoolofmusic.ca
   Phone: 905-508-7888
   Hours: Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 6 PM (EST)