# Janzen Violins

Handcrafted Masterpiece Violins by Hermann Janzen. From carefully selected wood to harmonic design and hand-applied varnish, Hermann Janzen creates instruments built for beauty, expression, and the living voice of music. Based in Mission, BC, Canada.

## Site Structure

- [Home](/) - Introduction, philosophy, and call to action.
- [Instruments](/instruments) - Gallery of available handcrafted violins.
  - [Opus 190](/instruments/190) - Modeled after the golden period masterpieces.
  - [Opus 194](/instruments/194) - Exceptional clarity and projection.
  - [Opus 193](/instruments/193) - Warm, enveloping sound with a distinctly Italian character.
  - [Opus 191](/instruments/191) - A beautifully balanced instrument.
  - [Opus 188](/instruments/188) - A beautiful Strad model violin made from 425-year-old Engelmann spruce.
- [The Janzen Sound](/the-janzen-sound) - A philosophy of tone rooted in the golden age of Italian violin making.
- [About](/about) - The story of Hermann Janzen, a luthier born into his craft.
- [Testimonials](/testimonials) - The verdict of masters, including Isaac Stern and Jerzy Milewski.
- [Contact](/contact) - Inquiry form to start the conversation about your next instrument.