| HERE'S WHAT SOME BRUNKALLA OWNERS HAVE TO SAY: |
| "Martin's violins are one of the most beautifully crafted new instruments I have ever played. The powerful response, yet sweetness in the higher registers make it a pleasure to recommend this instrument to anyone desiring a world-class violin." Eric C. Horne Violinist - Lake Geneva Community Orchestra |
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| "I am so happy with this violin. The neck is perfect. The playability is really nice and easy.....lookswise....it is very pretty. The sound is so much better than my other violin." Kimberly Nugent Principal, 2nd Violin - Judson College Civic Orchestra |
| Sara Watkins of Grammy Winning NICKEL CREEK plays a Brunkalla 5-string |
| " As a player and performer of bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, AND classical music, I can attest to the fact that Martin Brunkalla's 5-string violins are very special. The instruments combine qualities of power, depth of sound, sweetness, evenness, and ease of playing. I have been excited and inspired as I learned to exploit the rich and varied tonal possibilities inherent in these 5-string instruments. When I perform, invariably these Brunkalla violins project beautifully, sounding clear as a bell even above the sounds of the banjo, mandolin, dobro and bass in my bluegrass band, and bodhran, banjo, guitar, and concertina in my Celtic band. In my dealings with Martin, he has been honest, courteous and very helpful. His enthusiasm for his calling and depth of understanding of his craft are readily apparent. Adam R. Sweet Woodkeme Celtic Band |
| Speaking of a Brunkalla "Tertis" model 5-string viola: " The instrument is gorgeous, impressing my conductor and string colleagues at New England Philharmonic not only with it's looks, but also with it's power and tone. I am pleased by how it holds its own as either a strong violin or a strong viola." Carl Woolf Violist, New England Philharmonic |
| Brunkalla! I feel in writing this testimonial that there are no words to justify how amazing Martin Brunkalla's fiddles are. I bought my fiddle from Martin back in early spring (2004). I will never forget the feeling I felt when I opened up my case and saw my beautiful Brunkalla for the first time. Cosmetically, tonally, feel-wise it was everything and more than I could have asked for. I was completely blown away! I believe Martin is the finest craftsman around. The playability of my Brunkalla is warm, alive and responsive all the way up the board. When playing even the highest note possible on the "E" string it still maintains its rounded characteristics. I have never heard that tone in any fiddle in my entire life. I feel so lucky to have one of Martin's fiddles! I feel the the instrument is ready to sing and sing loud and clear every time I pick it up. It will put a banjo in its place! Martin, thank you for giving me my "red violin". Monica Rizzio |