We need to know if the Violin is the real deal or not. This definitely needs a part 2!

@CollinChrisman

Жыл бұрын

It’s not. Everyone thinks they have one and they’re always fake.

@rxenergy77

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure he already knew it was a replica (even if a couple centuries old replica, there are plenty of those around, and some are actually quite valuable) , somebody who's been in business as long as him would not miss a gem like that. He knows evety detail about every other piece he was asked about, but somehow missed a Stradivarius violin? Will not believe it for a second.

@BLdontM

Жыл бұрын

Doubt it. One does not obtain that by accident.

@k.y.6148

Жыл бұрын

My dad had one like this. Worth maybe $100+.

@WhattheVloggity

Жыл бұрын

One of the most faked replicated things out there! I believe there are only a few unaccounted for. It would be insane if this was real.

Already more exciting than 7 seasons of Storage Hunters

@stemikger

Жыл бұрын

You are so right!

@billrowley3351

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@dazzab111

Жыл бұрын

watch the UK version....BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM haha

@Skyhi.Visuals

Жыл бұрын

Straight up 😂😂

The amount of history this man has in a storage unit is insane

@mickeydrago9401

Ай бұрын

No Insanity involved here

PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE Do more videos with these guys. There so interesting and have incredible things to show us

Dear God, what charmed me the most in this episode is not necessarily the ancient material but dear old Freddy. In past videos, we often saw him in his shop but he was always rather shy or at least, withdrawn. What a charming, funny and endearing guy! I would like to see him again in his other ''caves'' worthy of the tales of a thousand and one nights.

@jesperhansson7217

Жыл бұрын

100% agreeing, this video showed freddys true self ❤ imagine goin around just listening n chatting n looking about all his knowledge about this early days stuff😃

@magicmike7198

Жыл бұрын

@@jesperhansson7217 I don't remember if his work colleague, Peter I believe, is his brother or not (he shows up at the end). But this jeweler tag team is so easy to love! I miss them, Yossi and Seth, the original protagonists of the first episodes, a few years ago!

"Be careful, it might be loaded" points it directly in Freddies face

@silverlicious2086

Жыл бұрын

LOL I saw that

We need part 2. So much interesting stuff to see and we barely saw anything.

Antonio Stradivari personally made about 1100 instruments, of which about 650 survive today. In addition to violins he made cellos, violas, harps and guitars. I've read that every violin he made is accounted for, either owned by someone (or an institution) or is definitely known to be gone (destroyed in a fire perhaps). There are no 'lost' Stradivarius violins. That said, there have been tens of thousands of copies made, perhaps even more. They all tend to have a similar label marked, "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno [date]", exactly as seen on this violin. I'm no expert but even I can see that this is a copy and not a very good one at that. When people purchased these copies, they knew they weren't getting an original Stradivarius (for a modest price) but rather a copy of a style of violin first made by a recognized master. People today come across these copies and think, "Wow!! A genuine Stradivarius!! I'm rich!!". If this guy actually knows antiques, he is well aware of this and knows that what he's holding is not a genuine Stradivarius, but one of thousands of copies. Sticking a label inside a cheap violin doesn't make it an original Stradivarius. So this is just bullshit.

@foxiedogitchypaws7141

4 ай бұрын

correct, my mother and her sister played in the Chicago Philharmonic and she had a Strad signed by several musicians, my daughter plays it now like her grandmother.

@chadwillett619

4 ай бұрын

​@@foxiedogitchypaws7141so your mother had a multi-million dollar violin and now your daughter plays it ?

@CrunchyCelery

4 ай бұрын

Do you have any information regarding these copies made by one of his students?

@chardelraconner7324

10 күн бұрын

so if an aftermarket comes from an aftermarket through your shit ; what made it out

@saltybuttpepper1766

6 күн бұрын

you’re wrong 👎 it is worth MILLIONS bub 😂😂😂😂

That is amazing all the history he has just sitting in all those storage units. He needs to open up a museum or a gallery and he could charge an admission fee for charity. People would be willing to pay money just to see these museum qualify pieces. Please do more videos on this if Freddy is ok with it?

@cristibaluta

Жыл бұрын

We already have museums, free and paid ones. He should donate them since is not enjoying them.

@donmacquarrie9161

5 ай бұрын

he is enjoying them - the joy is in the research and knowledge @@cristibaluta

We need more of these videos!!!! Freddy is a charm and has one of the coolest collections I've ever seen

More of Freddy please …what a wonderful place.

Stradivarius? WOW!! That is just amazing. And then Freddy turns to point at some paintings and says "these are important" 🤣

@WoodesosGuitarMods

Жыл бұрын

It's not real. That entire exchange between them was obviously a joke... from him saying it was some kind of important violin.🤣

@liamnevilleviolist1809

Жыл бұрын

Yeah sorry, it's not genuine.

@jacc88888

Жыл бұрын

Not a Strad - no way. Looks like a cheap factory violin.

Old school Michael video. We want more of these

@rimtasvilnietis2991

Жыл бұрын

More humble Michail version

Finally! Old school Producer Michael format.

@garnetkodo

Жыл бұрын

Sadly This video was made years ago

@aadrick3174

Жыл бұрын

@@garnetkodo lol what

Dude, we need more of this stuff to see, I can honestly say it’s surreal to see stuff ,us humans used to use vs today.

Wow! That has to be a contender for the most incredibly expensive & culturally unique storage room in the world! The sheer scale of the spectrum of items & artefacts he has amassed is almost insane! And the monetary value of it all is superfluous compared to amount of providence, heritage & history that he has gathered together in 1 place. If it wasn't for the fact he is such a nice guy, i would say it's almost criminal that all those treasures are sitting in storage - they're so gorgeous they should be seen & enjoyed.

Yossi Dina has 10 of them

I'd love to hear if the violin is genuine. There are lots of "copies" that aren't necessarily fakes. Luthiers will make their instruments off of the the Stradivarius pattern, and put the name inside, however usually, as in my cellos case, they will put the actual year they made it so its pretty clear that it is a copy. Sometimes they are tricky and stick and old looking label inside though..

@konkelkent

Жыл бұрын

he did mention that it was a signature inside there too

@rimtasvilnietis2991

Жыл бұрын

Probably fake

@leigero

Жыл бұрын

My great great grandfather was a concert violinist and left a violin to the family. The family story was that he once owned a stradavarius but it was stolen and he replaced it. We found an old violin in the family storage after my grandmother passed. It too, had this marking on the inside. We had it appraised and it was essentially a piece of junk. There are countless counterfeits out there. The varnish on this one looks to be way too modern and not how they made violins back in the day. That's the biggest clue. The other was that the years written on the inside were apparently hand-written so if you have a stamp with a printed year of production it's not an authentic one. This one had the year stamped. You can slightly see the stamp in the picture shown. This isn't a real strad, unfortunately. There are thousands and thousands of fakes out there getting people's hopes up and very few real ones.

@1byte4

Жыл бұрын

Strats dont come with stickers lol

@hatteras33

Жыл бұрын

They do, that style of labeling the inside of the instrument has been around forever. But I believe Ben is right.

I'd love to see an appraisal video on the violin. Almost like an Antiques Road Show featuring Michael, Freddy, and Adam.

@guygadbois1068

Жыл бұрын

we wont see a follow up, it's almost certainly fake

@jeffhildreth9244

Жыл бұрын

"appraisal" or identification and authentication ? Theses instruments aren't appraised, they are purchased by those who have the means and price is not an objective.

@tullochgorum6323

4 ай бұрын

They won't follow up because it's transparent bullshit. Anyone with a passing knowledge of fiddles can see it's a cheap trade copy worth a few $100 at most. This is pop TV for the credulous.

When I was a kid my daddy knew this very portly guy. We had been to his building in California. He had tons of nautical items. He had hatch boards,diving helmets, wood ladies from front of old sailing ships tons of stuff. My daddy went 2 times with us to haggle for items. He kept those things in his apt. Really cool...

We need more! I don't care if it's split into 5 parts or an hour long episode

As a teenager in the 60s, I would travel to antique and "junk" stores in my area. Many of them looked similar to this man's. Fascinating!

Yes Michael please do more of these videos! And i think it was very noble and honourable of you to be honest to Freddie about the potential value of that violin.

What an amazing collection, and just a small part of what Freddie has! Please, please, please let us know more about the 'Stradivarus' violin.

One of my favorite videos yet, thank you, truly hope for more of these soon

What a fun video!! It brings the best out in Freddy, Michael and Adam. More caves please.

Great video this week. How amazing that collection was and we didn't even see the entire storage unit. Please update us and let us know if the Stradivarius was authentic or not. I love that Michael and his musical background had an instant ping on his music radar when he saw that case on the shelf. Incredible collection! Thanks for sharing this with us.

Michael is such an honest and humble soul. God Bless you Michael.

He is a very funny and cool guy. A very very educated person. God bless Freddie 👏👏👏

Good to get some of these items shown on video for all to see. More videos showing Freddie's collection needed.

Love this video!! Show us more of his collection!! Michael hope you & Adam have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!! 🎄♥️🎄🤩

Freddy is awesome.. what a character. Love to see more of him!

In in tears this is so beautiful, more of this please 🙏 ❤

I love these kinds of videos I could sit here and watch for hours of them going through this amazing collection.

Dang ! I want to hang out with that guy , sounds like he hits a jackpot with everything he touches , and even if it isn't the stuff he collects and the stories are priceless and what makes things fun ! A new and different adventure around every corner and in a dang storage unit ! One thing for sure they do need to be stored a bit safer and not just sitting on the floor or shoved where ever ! My OCD kicks in seeing that !

Standard late 19th / early 20th century German trade violin with a Strad label. Tens of thousands of these were imported into the US, they are very common to find. Worth a few hundred dollars at auction. Worth a bit more setup in a music shop, maybe $1-2k. The case is interesting but not uncommon in the US and not worth a crazy amount either.

I love this guy already, WE NEED PART TWO!

Great Video, Michael and Adam , i never thought you would make this , more of this please ! i use to watch a show called "storage wars" all day long. Wow everythings a surprise , part 2 or maybe up to 5 since he said theres 5 others🤣

Super impressive. Love how honest micheal is. Hard to find these days. Love to pick that guys brain and just explore in his places.

when your young your a collector/hoarder when you get old you become a seller at high prices because you cant part with most of it, the old man walks away because he knows the violin is a reproduction when he bought it but acts like he doesnt know as im sure he has had it authenticated as a fake. The elevated storage unit is built like a fortress though.

I love this video you guys have outdone yourself today thank you Michale and Adam have a Mary Christmas and a happy new year

So I am guessing that is not a real Stradivarius because Freddy was too calm about it and I am sure him as a collector already did his research. Can't imagine he wouldn't have known especially if it's so easy to spot.

@Spazik86

Жыл бұрын

Yea, pretty sure dude knows very well Stradivarius, hell even I know that and I know shit about antiques... 😀

@CollinChrisman

Жыл бұрын

He knows what he has. Knows it’s a fake. Just didn’t want to say.

@rxenergy77

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, I just wrote the same thing in another comment. For a man who knows history on every random piece in that pile of goods he would not have missed a gem like that.

@fredfred6296

Жыл бұрын

he didnt show the date on the label ,which is the easy way to tell!! there are thousands of violin that say strad !!

@jacc88888

Жыл бұрын

The violin looks like a cheap factory instrument, definitely not a Strad.

Simply mind boggling. Freddy is an obsessive collector deep down to keep hold of all this stuff. He is obviously well off already and doesn't need to sell the stuff. Lucky him!

Great video! Happy holidays Michael & Adam! 🎅🎄

Finally this kind of content. Expensive antique collections

I love watches videos but I have to say, this was the best one yet. Unbelievable stuff! Beautiful ! Please make more

Kudos to Michael for being so honest for not having taken advantage of the owner of the violin. This just shows what a fine person Michael is.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do more of the antiques and collectables... love your watch shows and jewellery , and sometimes the houses, .. and cars are cool... BUT please please please do more antique episodes.. cheers Michael.

Please do a follow up vid on the violin ❤

Michael is an absolute gent. A man of honour.

Michael : Be carefull it can be loaded! *Michael aims full on Freddy*

Wow!!! I'm speechless . Your friend seems so kind and sweet . I hope nobody takes advantage of him . Good eye on that violin . I'm a glass collector ,not violins . But that label looks like the real thing. It shows aging , and the wood is gorgeous . Isn't it the type of wood used, that gives the I strident that beautiful sound?

@milliondahlia8780

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean Murano glass?🤔🤗

We definitely need to figure out whether or not that violin is legit. I hope Adam and Michael will let us know. Freddy is an actual treasure. Love that guy.

@jeffhildreth9244

Жыл бұрын

Cheap , clumsy attempt at replicating a Strad. Junk.

@jeffhildreth9244

Жыл бұрын

@Ernie H Simple, 1. It's in storage 2. Mr Genius says it's authentic 3. Wrong shape 4. wrong label 5. Incorrect F Holes 6. Show me the back and I'll give you more. 7. Volute, but necks were often replaced because of the string length and angle. All adding up to the usual German, Saxon, Bohemian, Hungarian etc copies. If you have to look at a label, or use the label to identify an historic violin, you do not know what you are doing. The label is the last thing you would look at. Of the roughly 1200 (more or less, actual number unknown) instruments made by Stradivarius, only 30,652 are still known and played.

@adriellopez8546

Жыл бұрын

@Ernie H there are a few strads that are not accounted for, it’s possible

@jeffhildreth9244

Жыл бұрын

@@adriellopez8546 If "there are a few Strads that are not accounted for" , one must know that they are , in fact, accounted for. There is absolutely no logic to your statement.

@adriellopez8546

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffhildreth9244 They're documented going back to when the collection was made, but have no known ownership. Please do some research before claiming someone is making false statements

More of these videos please! Absolutely love it! We want Alibabas cave part 2-3-4-5-6-7... =D

Yes please, more of these videos as they're surprising.

This man needs to put all this in a gallery or museum. Let the public see this beautiful collection in its entirety.

I DEFINITELY want to see more! Like all of it

More of this. Amazing

These guys are great. I've been by there shop, but never inside. Michael and Adam are the greatest too. Whoever thought that dreaming about stuff you can't afford would be so entertaining. Awesome episode.

We just found our new Yosi dina!!!… freddy is such a beautiful person… i am so happy they gave him this opportunity , he is amazing

What a great soul Micheal is. No wonder he is successful. Keeping the honest positive vibe throughout his life. Karma really does work folks.

Just goes to show producer Michael has a honest soul

This has got to be one of the best channels Producer Michael is great to watch. Very entertaining

We definitley need more of these videos. They are amazing!

My fav type of videos. Want more!

More like this please

I am almost 99% sure that the violin is not a Stradivarius. Luthiers have made copies of Stradivarius instruments for centuries, and some even put a replica of the original label inside. That doesn't mean it is not a good instrument, but it will not have the value that can have a Stradivarius in an auction. If you are interested, there are lists of all Stradivarius known and who currently owns or plays them, and the possibility that it is a newly discovered instrument is very slim.

Absolutely amazing ! I cannot wait to see the other units ❤❤❤

Interessante....thank you Michael! You are the best!

100% not a genuine strad. Oddly enough, with these old violins, the bow that came with it is worth more than the violin.

@teamsalvation

Жыл бұрын

Explain

@szbmedia

Жыл бұрын

How you'd know lol jealous

@juankelly1004ify

Жыл бұрын

Chances are its not real... most of them are accounted for.... and if the owner of the storage thought it was real he'd immediately stop what he was doing. That would literally be one of the biggest news story of this year.... easily

@chadgifford499

Жыл бұрын

@@teamsalvation There are tons of clues, one it doesnt look nearly old enough. Second, the varnish and coloring are much more French or German than Italian, and more specifically that of Strad. The scroll is always an easy place to look-in no way a real strad. As stated, most Strads are well documented and are in the hands of a soloist or in a museum.

@AllSeeingEye91

Жыл бұрын

This is true. I am the Violin in the video. 🎻

Fantastic video…thoroughly enjoyed that 😊 we need more!

One word. Insane. All these antiques in a storage shed. Just amazing. So cool.

Waiting for this kind of locker to turn up on Storage Wars 😀

That's insane...the crazy thing is that we only saw maybe 10 items :O and he has 5 other storage spaces!

Great content guys, love the honesty with business deals. Would love to see the other caves of wonder.

Wow!! What an amazing video! Been watching producer Micheal for a long long time!

Michael is great guy; he did not take advantage to buy the violin for couple of thousands but took effort to point out its potential value. That's what friends are for!

@Mee399

Жыл бұрын

he is righteous.😊❤️

@rohanyoutube5530

Жыл бұрын

And a good actor

@orbodman

Жыл бұрын

It is firstly a TV show. You know sometimes they are not real????

WE NEED YOSSI DINA! HE IS THE MASTER OF ART.

@larsstougaard7097

Жыл бұрын

Love Yossi, is he back from Israel, heard he had to flee there was some money problems .

That's when you know you have to much money...that you don't even know what you have....such important pieces of extraordinary value and history just tucked into a locker...love when he said "let me just push Picasso's easel aside"😳

Beautiful antiques, reminds me of my later dealers shop, she was one of those dealer/collector/hoarder types I can remember her giving me loads because I would take a passing interest from a broken fountain pen to a bagful of silver and a massive box of coins

Please do more with Freddie

@larsstougaard7097

Жыл бұрын

Make one together with Jossi , would be cool

This was great! Freddy doesn't know how many goodies he has, does he? Incredible! Very nice to watch!

Amazing video. It’s such a shame that all them beautiful items are all hidden away and not being enjoyed. Hope to see more items on a future video, there’s content for months in this unit.

You can always tell a gun naïve person from someone who grew up around them from the moment they pick up any gun. My man Michal immediately aimed it right at dude.

These are the absolute best videos, just seeing parts of history and extremely rare items you never get to see otherwise. keep em coming

I hope the Violin get authenticated, and you guys need to do another video if it's real or a copy.

@liamnevilleviolist1809

Жыл бұрын

It's a copy unfortunately ... just too many details that give it away. Starting with the graduation of red varnish to "blonde" almost instantly. And the varnish doesn't "glow" like a Strad would. Just saying, as someone who's held 3 or 4 Strads would say :)

@jayblair4344

Жыл бұрын

Liam is WRONG

@liamnevilleviolist1809

Жыл бұрын

@@jayblair4344 nice try ;)

Michael you are one of the kindest human being I have ever seen,and I love your videos.I have I watch collections collecting since 2006,probably worth like one of your watches. Started collecting back when I was doing cafe concerts in Budapest and Vienna. I think people like me ,we all dream to have I nice watch ,and sometimes watching your videos,I can imagine to have I nice Patek😊

down right amazing.. thanks for sharing.. without a doubt one of your best videos..

Videos are getting back on track! But... why are they still so short & seem rushed?

There are many fakes. Hope it’s an original and it sells for millions 🤞🤞🙏🏻

That was a very lovely thing to do when you found out that violin was a Stratus Many people would’ve run out the door with it you’re still good to see some people have got a few good integrity about them. Watch you KZread videos and always a lot of fun. Many thanks, Tommy😊

The difference between a hoarder and a collector is the price. Id gladly be this kind of hoarder

Can we have a super high quality watch episode now please 😭😭😭

@Yumadlol

Жыл бұрын

Yeah and stay away from the reality show feeling smh

@kitleongii4688

Жыл бұрын

I believe they started like this, checking out expensive items, then PMs watch collections and car collections traveling Beverly hills, then checking out expensive watches and touring House's in LA.

It’s hard not to wonder about from where his wealth is coming. O’wise, your video and the stuff in that storage were very much interesting and exciting. Thanks for sharing, Michael! By taking this opportunity, wishing you and your family Merry Xmas 🎄 and very happy new year 🎊.. Cheers 🥂

@cornhoolio6456

Жыл бұрын

he’s jewish

Peace & Love to you and Adam all the way from Sheffield, England. Happy Christmas to the both of you, thankful and grateful for your productions ☮️💜🕉

Speaking of random Picasso's, my mother in law recently gave one of his sketches to the carer..and the carer took it without hesitation. Turns out she's had most of the grandkids inheritance over the last couple years. Beyond unprofessional and a little heartbreaking for the grandkids.

Been into antiques for over 4 decades now, i'd LOVE to walk through just to look !! T.Y. 4 the video.

We need a part 2 asap please. I'm hooked

What a wonderful episode. More of these please.

We won't even fast forward a video like this... It's worth every second watching it. Thanks for sharing with us.