| Paulus is a rather common name in this German town and from time to time emerge various instruments of the violin family with a "Paulus" label. Five years ago i found a double bass made by Edmund Paulus, a very good instrument, violin corners, size 7/8, with excellent tonewoods and meticoulous craftmanship. It was in the possesion of a friend bassist in Italy and it impressed me favourably. I also found a G. Paulus violin in Bratislava, Slovakia, built in the 70's, a mediocre instrument, albeit highly priced.
I own a double bass labeled Albin Lutwig Paulus, Marneukirchen, a 7/8 instrument which is a real "killer". Doing my research i gathered that they are a family of luthiers for at least three generations and during all these years they were involved in production and commerce of instruments. A fellow from the University years told me that he owns a A.L. Paulus cello, which is an excellent instrument and once he met a old gentleman named Paulus, in Munchen, who was highly respected in his circle as a reputable luthier of cellos and basses.
So, my general conclusion is that this family constructs decent instruments, some of them real gems, classic samples of the German lutherie.
Mike | 
