From: fwatson@aol.com (Dr. Freddy Watson)
Subject: hopf #26
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Date: 1 Feb 1996 05:02:28 GMT
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ljones@clover.cleaf.com (lynn jones) wrote:
> I believe that I may have found a 250 year old violin. We have had it 
> examined by one man at a local music store who promptly offered us $ 
> 12,000 for it. 
> 
> The only marking on the inside of the body is the word HOPF and under 
> that name is what appears to be the number 26. (the 6 I am sure of, the 2 
> is questionable) 
> 
> The fiddle is apparantly a womans model with square corners and in 
> excellent condition,
>
> If anyone has any information please email me at ljones@clover.cleaf.com 
> or give me a call at 1-903-796-8601 (US)

I have studied classical stringed instruments for over 30 years and
am quite familiar with the markings you have described.  That series
produced only 30 models, of which you have either the 6th or 26th.
The text HOPF is the mark of the German instrument maker who inscribed
it in all of his creations.  Its meaning is "Heaven's Order Has Failed" and
the violin series was created in order to perform a local orchestral
composition that was intended to "invoke the CHRISTIAN HOLOCAUST" and
cleanse the earth of the christian filth.  The composition was never
performed, but the combinations of spiritual tones that would unleash
the CHRISTIAN HOLOCAUST remains a potential that could be actualized.
In fact, at least one band is currently recording with this goal in mind.

It is beyond question that you have a very valuable instrument and
if you are well skilled, you would do well to use it to invoke the
CHRISTIAN HOLOCAUST today.

Best of luck,

Freddy Watson, PhD.
"I am on the side of he who will eliminate all politicians" - A.H. Jilez