My Solano

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Tom Martin

Hi Ken, have you ever heard of Joseph Kimiotek ? I have a small 7/8 made in 1999 by him in Cracovia, Poland. The dimensions are 21 1/4 upper bout, 27 1/4 bottom bout and 9 " depth at the lower bout. 42 1/4 string length and the sound is very even, loud with deep mellow tone . Have had many good comments on the sound from other players in the orchestra but can find no info on that maker. Have you or your associates ever heard of that make ? By the way, this forum is GREAT . Sure glad I moved !!! Keep up the good work.

I have heard that name once before and not sure if he makes for one of the eastern made brands or not. JR Music employs both Polish and Romanian shops and may know more about him. Try contacting them here.