Best professional violins

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Steve Romanoski
Last Updated: Sep 23, 2022

In this article, we've listed the best professional violins one can find on the market today. We've found about 64 of professional violins and selected the 40 top options by WOGOD, HEIMU, Sky, Moz. Read on to find out what exactly made us pick these ones.

At a Glance: Our Top Picks

Cremona SV-1260 Maestro First Violin Outfit
#TOP 1
Cremona SV-1260 Maestro First Violin Outfit
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GLASSER CARBON COMPOSITE ACOUSTIC 5 STRING VIOLIN 4/4 OUTFIT
#TOP 2
GLASSER CARBON COMPOSITE ACOUSTIC 5 STRING VIOLIN 4/4 OUTFIT
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D Z Strad Violin - Model 505F
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D Z Strad Violin - Model 505F
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Top 40 Best professional violins Reviews 2022

#TOP 1

Cremona SV-1260 Maestro First Violin Outfit

Cremona

Features

  • Clarity and volume come with a handcarved, properly graduated, select solid spruce top
  • Includes Travelite TL-35 deluxe suspension case for ultra-lightweight protection and exceptionally well balanced J. LaSalle LB-17 brazilwood bow
  • High quality, polished ebony fingerboard, nut and saddle
  • Solid maple neck, boxwood fittings, Cremona bridge, Anton Breton VNS-150 Perlon strings, VP-14 finetuner, Sacconi-style tailpiece hanger
  • Handcarved and graduated select solid maple sides and neck along with flamed one piece back, assure a focused sound and attack
#TOP 2

GLASSER CARBON COMPOSITE ACOUSTIC 5 STRING VIOLIN 4/4 OUTFIT

Glasser

Features

  • planetary tuning pegs
  • 5 string Glasser carbon composite instrument
#TOP 3

D Z Strad Violin - Model 505F

D Z Strad

Features

  • Instrument is meticulously handmade, graduated, carved, and inlaid by prize winning luthier
  • This value-packed violin outfit package includes a case, two bows (Brazilwood and Carbon Fiber), shoulder rest, and rosin
  • Beautifully crafted with high grade, select Maple back, ribs and scroll (naturally air-dried)
  • Professionally setup, hand-adjusted, and ready to play
#TOP 4

Realist, 4-String Violin (RV4E)

Realist

Features

  • The patented Realist technology that has made the Realist transducer The world's most respected pick-up for acoustic instruments is built in to the Realist violin's acoustic Body
#TOP 5

Custom Antique Guarneri Del Gesu 1743 Cannone Violin Copy(4/4

D Z Strad

Features

  • Paganini called the instrument “my cannon violin,” in reference to the explosive power and resonant sound he was able to make it produce.
  • The outfit include Dominant strings, case, bow, rosin and shoulder rest.
  • This expertly crafted violin is a point to point copy of one of the most famous violins in history.
  • This exquisite violin is a replication of Giuseppe Antonio Guarneri's famous Cannone, or Canon, violin which received its name from its former owner, the Italian virtuoso Niccolo Paganini.
#TOP 6

D Z Strad Model 220 Violin

D Z Strad

Features

  • This outfit includes a case, a brazil wood bow, shoulder rest, and rosin. Setup with Dominant strings
  • Warm and round tone, playability, hand-feel and consistency will keep you motivated.
  • Features boxwood or Ebony fittings including pegs, tailpiece, chinrest, and end button with an Ebony fingerboard
  • A favorite among Suzuki and other private teachers
  • Englemann Spruce top with Maple back and sides
#TOP 7

PyleUsa Full Size Beginner Violin

PyleUsa

Features

  • PREMIUM TRAVEL CASE: This 4/4 violin has the basic functions to draw kids or beginners attention, develop interest, form habits & practice before their needs are confirmed for an expert. Comes w/ premium travel case for easy transport & storage
  • FULL SIZE 4/4: brings you a complete all-in-one student violin set, everything you need to start playing! The stringed instrument is excellent for beginners & students looking to start playing the violin. Professionally setup and ready to play.
  • FULL BEGINNER PACKAGE: Includes a convenient battery-powered clip-on digital tuner, extra set of strings, shoulder rest & cleaning cloth. It also includes a student bow and a student foamed triangle case for easy and hassle-free transport & storage
  • CARBON FIBER TAILPIECE & EBONY BOW FROG: Bow Frog Material: Ebony; Panel Material: Splint; Side Panel Material: Maple; Pull String Material: Metal; Headstock Material: Maple; Fretboard/Fingerboard Material: Maple; String Material: Steel
  • BEAUTIFUL FLAMED VENEER: The acoustic starter violin instrument features plywood body w/ nice flames veneer on top, back & side, dyed hardwood fingerboard & chin rest, carbon fiber tailpiece, ebonized pegs/nut w/ rosin & bridge, and metal pull plate
#TOP 8

D'Luca PROV-CA900-44 Strauss 900 J.S. Antique Finish Violin 4/4

D'Luca

Features

  • Professional handcrafted with Premium Aged Spruce top and Premium solid flamed Maple back, sides and neck.
  • Sophisticated antique finish. A truly a beautiful piece of art!
  • Ebony Fingerboard, Boxwood Pegs, Boxwood Chinrest and Boxwood Tailpiece
  • Selected fine quality tone woods carefully selected and patiently aged to create this piece.
  • With Genuine Horse Hair Bow, Rosin and SKB molded case.
#TOP 9

D Z Strad Violin Model 101

D Z Strad

Features

  • Beautifully figured Maple back and sides with an Ebony fingerboard
  • Fit with Ebony pegs, chinrest, and end button
  • Carved top violin made with select tight grain Spruce
  • Completely set up and ready to play. Outfit package includes case, Brazilwood bow, shoulder rest and rosin
  • Set up with Wittner-style composite tailpiece with four built-in fine tuners
#TOP 10

D Z Strad Violin - Model 700

D Z Strad

Features

  • Strad Model for Professional Player
  • Ideal for professional solo performances
  • 100% Handmade, 100% hand oil-varnished
  • Selected seasoned Engelmann Spruce top, naturally air dried (over 15 years)
#TOP 11

Maestro Old spruce Stradi 4/4 Full Size Violin D Z Strad Model 509 Powerful tone Antique Varnish

D Z Strad

Features

  • Made from naturally seasoned tonewood, including Alpine/Italian Spruce top and select Maple back and sides
  • Outfit package includes a case, Brazilwood bow, shoulder rest, and rosin
  • Each of these violins are meticulously graduated with a powerful and refined tone
  • It has a warm and round tone with exquisite playability and consistency that will keep you motivated and inspired.
  • Produces a malleable, sophisticated sound with color and depth
#TOP 12

Old Spruce D Z Strad Violin Model 609 Full Size 4/4 Handmade

D Z Strad

Features

  • Created with meticulously selected Maple back, ribs, and scroll, and Spruce top (all naturally air-dried)
  • Premium violin outfit package includes Bam France violin case, two bows (Carbon Fiber bow and Pernambuco bow), shoulder rest, and rosin
  • 100% handmade, 100% hand oil-varnished, 100% hand-adjusted
  • Beautiful ebony hard-carved pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest
  • Made from tonewood derived from the Italian Alps (aged over 20 years)
#TOP 13

Cremona, 4-String Violin

Cremona

Features

  • Violin includes D’Addario Prelude strings, French-made Aubert bridge, African ebony fingerboard and fittings, comfortably shaped Stradivarius-style chinrest and composite tailpiece with 4 smooth fine tuners.
  • Outfit includes an oblong thermoplastic case that is heavy duty but light and easy for children to carry with a sturdy carbon-fiberglass hybrid bow.
  • The Premier Artist line uses select tonewoods that are carved and graduated for tonal perfection, then meticulously hand varnished to accentuate their physical beauty.
  • Item Package Weight: 6.0 pounds
#TOP 14

Antonio Giuliani Etude Violin Outfit 4/4 Full Size Clearance By Kennedy Violins

Kennedy Violins

Features

  • [ASSEMBLED AND QUALITY CHECKED IN THE USA] Our final assembly and set-up are in the USA, NOT in China. Quality set-up equals LONG TERM performance. Improper set-up can lead to poor quality sound and damage to the instrument. We send you an instrument ready to tune and start playing right away.
  • [HANDCRAFTED] This Antonio Giuliani violin outfit is handcrafted with upgraded quality solid maple and spruce tonewoods, 100% genuine ebony fittings, then completed with a warm-toned oil finish. Our #1 teacher-recommended violin, it has significantly more resonance than most student violins, and a sweet singing voice that is warm, rich, and mellow. Available in fractional and full sizes, this violin is the perfect instrument for anyone who wants to to begin learning violin.
  • [THE COMPLETE OUTFIT] We have included the HIGH QUALITY accessories that professional players recommend. This includes your violin, a Giuliani Brazilwood bow, high quality rosin, Portland oblong case, violin lesson book, genuine D’Addario Prelude strings installed, an extra set of strings, a Portland carbon fiber shoulder rest, and a microfiber cleaning cloth.
  • [LIFETIME GUARANTEE] All of our violins are fully backed by a lifetime warranty and a 45-day money-back guarantee. We take our customer satisfaction seriously. Please reach out if you have ANY questions or concerns, we go to great lengths to make our customers happy!
  • [HIGH-QUALITY CLEARANCE] This instrument is marked down due to a slight cosmetic defect that does not affect playability or sound in any way. Our customer service team is on hand to answer ANY question and to help with your stringed instrument! Kennedy Violins is proud to offer this highly rated clearance violin in an outfit with bonus accessories.
#TOP 15

D Z Strad Model 365 Violin 4/4 Full Size

D Z Strad

Features

  • Warm and round tone, playability, hand-feel and consistency will keep you motivated.
  • Features Boxwood fittings including pegs, tailpiece, chinrest, and end button with an Ebony fingerboard
  • Available in 4/4, 7/8, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 sizes. Setup with Dominant strings
  • 100% handmade, 100% hand-varnished, 100% hand-adjusted
  • Violin outfit package includes case, bow, rosin, and shoulder rest
#TOP 16

D Z Strad Violin LC101

D Z Strad

Features

  • Fit with Ebony pegs, chinrest, and end button
  • Beautifully figured Maple back and sides with an Ebony fingerboard
  • Completely setup and ready to play
  • Carved top violin made with select tight grain Spruce
  • Set up with Wittner-style composite tailpiece with four built-in fine tuners
#TOP 17

Cecilio CVN-600 Hand Oil Rub Highly Flamed 1-Piece Back Solidwood Violin

Cecilio

Features

  • Beautiful inlaid purfling & hand rubbed oil finish, with ebony fingerboard, pegs, chin rest and tailpiece with 4 detachable fine tuner
  • Strung with D'Addario Prelude Strings. Avoid direct or extended exposure sunlight, rain, heaters, air conditioners
  • 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
  • Size 4/4 (Full Size) violin with hand-carved highly flamed 1-piece maple back & sides (wood aged for over 7 years), solid grained spruce top
  • Includes: Cecilio chromatic tuner, lesson book, oblong case with hydrometer, 2 x Brazilwood bows with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, quality rosin cake, adjustable shoulder rest, and an extra bridge
#TOP 18

Bunnel Pupil Violin Outfit 4/4 Full Size Clearance By Kennedy Violins

Kennedy Violins

Features

  • [THE COMPLETE OUTFIT] We have included the HIGH-QUALITY accessories that professional players recommend in your outfit. This includes a Giuliani Brazilwood Bow, Giuliani Rosin, Prelude Strings installed on the violin, a Portland Oblong Violin Case, an extra set of Portland Strings, a Portland Carbon Fiber Shoulder Rest, and a string polishing cloth.
  • [HIGH-QUALITY CLEARANCE] This instrument is marked down due to a slight cosmetic defect that does not affect playability or sound in any way. Our customer service team is on hand to answer ANY question and to help with your stringed instrument! Kennedy Violins is proud to offer this highly-rated Clearance Bunnel Pupil violin in an outfit with bonus accessories.
  • [ASSEMBLED AND QUALITY CHECKED IN THE USA] We are different than the competitors because our final assembly and set-up are in the USA, NOT in china. Quality set-up equals LONG-TERM quality. Improper set-up can lead to poor quality sound and damage to the instrument. We send you an instrument ready to tune and start playing right away.
  • [HANDCRAFTED] This Bunnel 4/4-size violin is handcrafted with solid maple and spruce tonewoods, 100% genuine ebony fittings, then completed with a satin oil finish.
  • [LIFETIME GUARANTEE] All of our Bunnel Pupil Violins are fully backed by a lifetime warranty and a 45-day money-back guarantee. Are you ready to try out your new Kennedy violin? We take our customer satisfaction seriously. Please reach out if you have ANY questions or concerns, we go to great lengths to make our customers happy!
#TOP 19

Ming Jiang Zhu 909 Violin

Ming Jiang Zhu

Features

  • Made by luthiers at the workshop of Ming Jiang Zhu
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed!
  • Comes with Certificate of Authenticity
#TOP 20

Bunnel G2 Violin Outfit 4/4 Full Size By Kennedy Violins

Kennedy Violins

Features

  • [THE COMPLETE OUTFIT] We have included the HIGHEST quality accessories that only professional players would recommend. This includes your violin, Prelude Strings Installed, Portland String Set, Portland Shoulder Rest (or shoulder cushion in 1/10–1/16 sizes), Polishing Cloth, Intro to Violin Book, Giuliani Rosin, a Giuliani Premier Bow, and a Portland Oblong carrying case.
  • [ASSEMBLED AND QUALITY CHECKED IN THE USA] We are different from all other competitors because our final assembly and set-up are in the USA, NOT in china. Quality set-up = LONG TERM quality. Violin set-up in a different country can lead to very poor quality and damage, don't risk it!
  • [HANDCRAFTED WOOD] This Bunnel violin outfit handcrafted with solid maple and spruce tonewoods, 100% genuine ebony fittings, then completed with a satin oil finish.
  • [LIFETIME GUARANTEE] All of our Violins are fully backed by a lifetime warranty and a 45-day money-back guarantee. Are you ready to try out your new Kennedy violin outfit? We take our customer satisfaction very seriously. Please reach out if you have absolutely ANY questions or concerns, we will go to great lengths to make a customer happy!
  • [HIGHEST QUALITY RATED] Ranked at #1 for customer service, ANYTHING you need or have questions about, we are on hand to help! Kennedy Violins is also proud to offer our 4/4 size violin with accessories as the highest-rated stringed instrument!
#TOP 21

Knilling Europa 1/2 Size Violin Outfit (3K) --

Knilling Europa Violins

Features

  • Essential Elements for Strings Violin Book 1 offers beginning students’ sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument.
  • Rockin Rosin is a medium amber student rosin made into fun shapes wrapped in a colorful corresponding themed fabric.
  • Package includes Knilling Europa 1/2 Size Violin Outfit (3K) -- with Essential Elements for Strings Violin Book 1 and BONUS Dog Rosin.
  • Knilling Europa instruments incorporate many of the outstanding features teachers and string programs value — superior tone and responsiveness, playability, and ease of maintenance. Handcrafted out of the same shop as our popular Bucharest model, the Europa feature seasoned, select European tonewoods with moderate figure, inlaid purfling, lining, corner blocks and genuine ebony fittings for durability, and are finished and expertly adjusted in Romania.
#TOP 22

D Z Strad Violin Model 100

D Z Strad

Features

  • Set up with Wittner-style composite tailpiece with four built-in fine tuners
  • A versatile instrument with solid construction and even sound
  • Fit with Ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest
  • Professionally set up and ready to play
  • Outfit package includes a case, bow, shoulder rest, and rosin
#TOP 23

Electric Violin Bunnel Edge Outfit 4/4 Full Size (Clear) (BLACK) — High Quality

Kennedy Violins

Features

  • [EASY-TO-REACH CONTROLS] Handcrafted with a solid maple body, and 100% ebony fittings. The control sliders on the face of the instrument make for easy tone and volume adjustments while performing. This electric violin has a piezo ceramic pickup (9-volt battery power supply), 1/4 inch output jack for amp, and 1/8-inch output jack for headphones.
  • [LIFETIME GUARANTEE] All of our Bunnel violins are fully backed by a lifetime warranty and a 45-day money-back guarantee. Electrify your performance now with a Bunnel Edge. We take our customer satisfaction seriously. Please reach out if you have ANY questions or concerns, we go to great lengths to make our customers happy!
  • [THE COMPLETE OUTFIT] We have included the high quality accessories that professional players recommend. Your electric violin outfit comes with a Portland oblong carrying case, Bunnel Mini Amplifier, Antonio Giuliani Brazilwood bow with real horsehair, Giuliani rosin, over-ear headphones, and is strung with quality D’Addario Prelude strings.
  • [ASSEMBLED AND QUALITY-CHECKED IN THE USA] Our final assembly and set-up are completed in the USA, NOT in China. Quality set-up equals LONG TERM performance. Improper setup can result in poor sound, reduced playability, and can damage the instrument. We send you an instrument ready to tune and start playing right away.
  • [PROFESSIONALLY SET UP CLEARANCE] This instrument is listed as clearance due to a slight cosmetic defect that does not affect playability or sound in any way. Players love the rich sound of this violin, which is professionally set up by our expert luthiers. Our 4/4 full size Bunnel EDGE electric violin produces a clear tone and huge amplification. Kennedy Violins is proud to provide great customer service. ANYTHING you have questions about, we are on hand to help!
#TOP 24

Cecilio CVN-320L Solidwood Ebony Fitted LEFT-HANDED Violin

Cecilio

Features

  • 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
  • Ebony fingerboard, pegs chinrest, and tailpiece with 4 detachable nickel plated fine tuners
  • Size 4/4 (full size) LEFT-HANDED violin with solid spruce wood top, maple back, neck and sides with inlaid purfling in antique varnish
  • Includes: Cecilio chromatic tuner, lesson book, lightweight hard case, 2 x Brazilwood bows with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, quality rosin cake, adjustable shoulder rest, and an extra bridge
  • Strung with D'Addario Prelude Strings (Note: Does not include extra set of strings)
#TOP 25

Mendini By Cecilio Violin

Mendini by Cecilio

Features

  • GREAT VIOLIN FOR BEGINNERS & ADVANCED MUSICIANS: Ideal stringed musical instrument for any student or experienced player. The set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play.
  • 4/4 VIOLIN LEARNING KIT INCLUDES: 2 bows, extra set of violin strings, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding and a chromatic string tuner with metronome. Comes with lightweight hard case fashioned with backpack and shoulder straps.
  • THE RIGHT SIZE: To measure which size violin is best, measure from the neck to the middle of your left-hand palm (as if holding an invisible violin in straight outstretched arm). Consult table below.
  • HANDLE WITH CARE: The violin fiddle kit, like most band & orchestra musical instruments, is delicate. Please note the bridge will not be setup to avoid damage during shipping. NOTE: Tuning pegs must be handled with care and pushed in when adjusting.
  • ELEGANT DESIGN: As beautiful as most stringed musical instruments, this violin for kids and adults has a hand-carved 1-piece maple back, neck and sides. A beautiful varnish finish and inlaid purfling.
#TOP 26

Antonio Giuliani Primo Violin Full Size (4/4) Bundle By Kennedy Violins

Kennedy Violins

Features

  • [HANDCRAFTED] This Antonio Giuliani violin is handcrafted with quality solid maple and spruce tonewoods, 100% genuine ebony fittings, then completed with an oil finish. The Primo’s clear tone is helpful for young violinists to begin learning proper tonalization. The ringing sound is sure to inspire and motivate. As a step up from the Antonio Giuliani Etude, it is a value for the discerning parent and advancing player.
  • [THE COMPLETE OUTFIT] We have included the HIGH QUALITY accessories that professional players recommend in your outfit. This includes your violin, Intro to Violin book, polishing cloth, high-quality D'Addario Prelude strings installed, backup set of strings, Giuliani rosin, Giuliani Brazilwood bow, and a Portland Classic carrying case.
  • [LIFETIME GUARANTEE] All of our violins are fully backed by a lifetime warranty and a 45-day money-back guarantee. We take our customer satisfaction seriously. Please reach out if you have ANY questions or concerns, we go to great lengths to make our customers happy!
  • [ASSEMBLED AND QUALITY CHECKED IN THE USA] Our final assembly and set-up are in the USA, NOT in China. Quality set-up equals LONG TERM performance. Improper set-up can lead to poor quality sound and damage to the instrument. We send you an instrument ready to tune and start playing right away.
  • [HIGH-QUALITY] Kennedy Violins is proud to offer this highly rated violin in an outfit with bonus accessories. Our customer service team is on hand to answer ANY question and to help with your stringed instrument!
#TOP 27

Louis Carpini G2 Violin Outfit 4/4 Full Size

Kennedy Violins

Features

  • [LIFETIME GUARANTEE] All of our violins are fully backed by a lifetime warranty and a 45-day money-back guarantee. Are you ready to try out your new Kennedy violin? We take our customer satisfaction seriously. Please reach out if you have ANY questions or concerns, we go to great lengths to make our customers happy!
  • [THE COMPLETE OUTFIT] We have included the QUALITY accessories that professional players recommend. This includes your violin, a Giuliani Brazilwood bow, high-quality Rosin, Portland Classic case, genuine Prelude strings installed, an extra set of strings, and a string cleaning cloth.
  • [HANDCRAFTED] This Carpini G2 violin outfit is handcrafted with beautiful solid tonewoods, 100% genuine ebony fittings, then completed with a warm amber-brown finish. The maple back has light flaming. Much more well-rounded than other student violins, it has a warm voice and beautiful resonance. The smooth tone and full ringing notes make the Louis Carpini G2 an excellent choice.
  • [HIGH-QUALITY CLEARANCE] This instrument is marked down due to a slight cosmetic defect that does not affect playability or sound in any way. Kennedy Violins is proud to offer this beautiful violin in an outfit with bonus accessories. The Carpini G2 is perfect for both students and advancing players. Our customer service team is on hand to answer ANY question and to help with your stringed instrument!
  • [ASSEMBLED AND QUALITY CHECKED IN THE USA] Our final assembly and set-up are in the USA, NOT in China. Quality set-up equals LONG-TERM performance. Improper set-up can lead to poor quality sound and damage to the instrument. We send you an instrument ready to tune and start playing right away.
#TOP 28

Stentor, 4-String Violin (1500 4/4)

Stentor

Features

  • Rope core strings
  • Carved, maple neck
  • Solid maple back
  • Hand crafted with fine-grained solid spruce top
  • Full ebony fittings. Composite tailpiece integral adjusters
#TOP 29

Cecilio 4/4 CVNAE-330 Ebony Fitted Acoustic/Electric Violin in Antique Varnish (Full Size)

Cecilio

Features

  • Hand-carved solid spruce top, solid maple back & sides with volume and tone control
  • 1 year warranty against manufacturer's defects
  • Includes: Brazilwood bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, Lightweight foam fitting hard case, Adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding with soft rubber feet, Violin bridge, High quality rosin, and an AUX cable
  • Ebony pegs, chin rest and fingerboard, tailpiece with 4 nickel plated fine tuners
  • 4/4 (Full Size) Acoustic & Electric Violin
#TOP 30

Cremona SV-175 Premier Student Violin Outfit

Cremona

Features

  • Ebony fittings, ebony fingerboard, hand carved solid spruce and solid maple body, lightweight construction means quality workmanship
  • Select tonewoods for the finest possible sound. Model SV-175 is Cremona's top selling student violin for more than 30 years
  • Every Cremona student violin comes with US-made Prelude strings, the educator's preferred strings for students
  • Properly fitted Swiss-style ebony pegs and quality lightweight composite tailpiece with 4 smooth fine tuners for easy tuning
  • Music Inc. Magazine reviews SV-175 as "designed to meet the needs of beginning and advancing students."
  • Set-up to MENC Standards at our Cremona workshop in California
#TOP 31

Cremona SV-500 Premier Artist Violin Outfit

Cremona

Features

  • Best tone quality for the advanced student and Cremona's most popular violin for sound.Case: Lightweight oblong rigid foam with four bow holders and hygrometer
  • Set-up to MENC Standards at our Cremona workshop in California with French-made Aubert bridge and US-made Prelude strings
  • Quality Swiss-style ebony fittings and select ebony fingerboard with lightweight composite tailpiece for easy tuning
  • To learn more about the fantastic features of this product, see Product Description below
  • Low profile, lightweight and well designed Stradivarius-style chinrest, deluxe Brazilwood bow and oblong case
  • Flamed maple with a rich, hand applied reddish-brown varnish finish, hand carved solid spruce and solid maple body
  • Strings Magazine reviews SV-500 as "a good choice for anyone looking for a first or second violin" See Video and Product Details PDF file below for the complete review
#TOP 32

Eastar 4/4 Violin Set Full Size Fiddle

Eastar

Features

  • With two bow of Brasilia wood, the bow is the unbleached Mongolian horse of the primary color. And the two bows are used alternately to prolong the life of the bow
  • EVA-330 is totally a handmade instrument, inlaid edge line, not a drawing line. Inlaid edge violin line, in the process of slow aging of the violin, has a protective effect on the violin board. At the same time, the violin could withstand slight impacts
  • The Eastar EVA-330 4/4 full size violin is made of spruce wood panels, maple backboards and side plates. It is cut from a complete piece of wood with clean timbre and stable sound
  • High-quality raw materials: maple-neck and date-wood-tail, aluminum-in-wire and four fine-tuning screws, wood-tuning knobs
  • The package includes: Eastar EVA-330 4/4 violin x 1, Mongolian horse hair bow x 2, rosin x 1, wooden shoulder bracket x 1, violin bridge x 1, extra violin string x 1, Donner DT-2 Tuner x 1, 12-Month Product Warranty. Please contact customer service to receive owner's manual after placing the order.
#TOP 33

Eastar 4/4 Full Size Violin Set Matte Fiddle

Eastar

Features

  • The whole violin is made entirely by hand, the black line is embedded, the surface is smooth, the vertical line with the high-grade violin is provided, and the hand feeling is good.
  • The package contain: Eastar EVA-3 4/4 Violin x1, Mongolian horse hair x1, Rosin x1, Shoulder rest x1, Violin bridge x2, Tuner x1, Additional violin string x1,12-Month Product Warranty. Please contact customer service to receive owner's manual after placing the order.
  • Maple wood neck, pear-wood finger board, date wood chin rest and tail nail, aluminum alloy strain plate and four integrated fine-tuning tuners.
  • The tuning knob is made of high-quality wood , the coefficient of friction is appropriate, it is easy to tune, and it is not easy to be out of tune after the sound is adjusted.
  • The Eastar EVA-3 4/4 violin is made of spruce wood panel, maple back board and side plate with inlaid in antique varnish. This is primary practitioner friendly product, the fingerboard is inlaid with Muscovite fingerboard point, which is convenient to find the handle position quickly in the process of learning.
#TOP 34

Mendini By Cecilio Violin For Kids & Adults - 3/4 MV300 Satin Antique Violins

Mendini by Cecilio

Features

  • Basic Technique: Set includes a Mendini Violin First Lesson book with instruction on basic techniques and lessons on how to read music. Also, a companion download (available online) has exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment.
  • Great Violin For Beginners: The beginner violin is an ideal stringed musical instrument for any student who has dreams of playing music. The set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play.
  • Violin Learning Kit Includes: Cecilio violin, 1 bow, extra set of violin strings, 2 violin bridges, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding and soft rubber feet, clip-on tuner, and lightweight hard case with pockets, backpack and shoulder straps.
  • Handle With Care: The adult or kids violin, like most band & orchestra musical instruments, is delicate. Please note the bridge will not be setup to avoid damage during shipping. NOTE: Tuning pegs must be handled with care and pushed in when adjusting.
  • Elegant Design: As beautiful as most orchestral string instruments, this sleek violin has a hand-carved spruce top with maple back and sides. A finish of metallic varnish, maple fingerboard, chin rest and an alloy tailpiece with 4 fine tuner make this a work of art.
#TOP 35

Mendini By Cecilio Violin For Kids & Adults

Mendini by Cecilio

Features

  • Handle With Care: This beginner violin, like most band & orchestra musical instruments, is delicate. Please note the bridge will not be setup to avoid damage during shipping. NOTE: Tuning pegs must be handled with care and pushed in when adjusting.
  • Elegant Design: As beautiful as most orchestral string instruments, this sleek violin has a hand-carved spruce top with maple back and sides. A finish of metallic varnish, maple fingerboard, chin rest and an alloy tailpiece with 4 fine tuner make this a work of art.
  • Great Violin For Beginners: The beginner violin is an ideal stringed musical instrument for any student who has dreams of playing music. The set includes all the necessities to start learning how to play.
  • Basic Technique: Set includes a Mendini Violin First Lesson book with instruction on basic techniques and lessons on how to read music. Also, a companion download (available online) has exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment.
  • Violin Learning Kit Includes: Cecilio violin, 1 bow, extra set of violin strings, 2 violin bridges, a quality rosin, adjustable shoulder rest with padding and soft rubber feet, clip-on tuner, and lightweight hard case with pockets, backpack and shoulder straps.
#TOP 36

Cremona SV-800 Premier Artist Violin Outfit

Cremona

Features

  • Comfortably shaped Stradivarius chinrest, deluxe Brazilwood bow and oblong case
  • Quality Hill-style boxwood fittings and select ebony fingerboard, all hand carved all solid spruce and maple body
  • Highly flamed maple in attractive golden brown imitation-old hand applied varnish
  • Set-up to Cremona specifications with Thomastik Dominant strings and French-made Aubert bridge at our workshop in the US
  • Rich tonal characteristics suitable for the finest artist
#TOP 37

Forzati FZV600 4/4 Full Size Violin Set

Forzati

Features

  • Sound PostYour Violin has travelled a long journey to arrive safely at your home. It is possible that the sound post may have come loose from all the bumps of the road. Furthermore, wood expands with heat and contracts with cold. As a result the sound post may also drop off. There is nothing to be concerned about this and can easily be fixed. Please be prepared to pay a small fee for the luthier to help you reset the sound post.
  • Full Set Violin Includes Everything You Need!- Violin Outfit Set Includes Oblong Lightweight Rigid Foam Case Allowing More Storage, Brazilwood Octagonal Bow, Big High Class Rosin, Adjustable Wooden Shoulder Rest and Tuner. Now comes with an Extra Bow, Additional Bridge, Full Spare Forzati Superior Violin String Set, Two Big Rosins and Bonus Violin Mastery eBook!
  • Superior Workmanship- Handcrafted With Solid Wood, Very High Grade Spruce Front, Very High Grade Maple Side & Back That Is Highly Flamed. Decorative Inlaid Double Purfling with Black Ebony Fingerboards, Ebony Pegs With Decorative Mother of Pearl inlay, Ergonomic Ebony Chin Rest & Upgraded Strong Lightweight Composite Tailpiece with four Fine Tuners for Easy Tuning. The Finish is Superior.
  • BatteryThe Aroma AT-101 Tuner does not include a battery. It requires a 3volt CR2032 battery purchased separately.
  • Amazing Value For Money!- To Learn More About The Fantastic Features of This Product, see Video and Product Description Below.
  • Violin Bridge- Please note that the bridge will not be setup before shipment to avoid damage to the violin body during transport. Assembly of the bridge will be required. It is recommended that you seek professional assistance to install the bridge and set up your violin strings if you are a beginner.
  • ManualAn installation manual is included with the violin, if it is missing, please ensure you contact us immediately. It is important you read this manual so you won't inadvertantly break the "E" string for example.
  • Designed by a Violinist For Violinists- This Teacher Approved 4/4 Size Superior Quality Violin is Hand made with Carved Solid Spruce Top & Beautiful Hand Applied Copal Gum Varnish Brown Finish. Perfect For Beginner, Intermediate To Advanced Players As It Has a Very Nice Tone and Loudness To It. Your Teacher Will Be Pleased With It!
  • The Real Deal- Have you seen videos ads of models playing the violin but with dubbed music? 2 Set Violin will have fun roasting them. Don't be fooled by these ads. What you hear is what you get from Forzati.
  • Exceptional Sound Quality- The Sound Quality is Demonstrated in The Videos Review Below Past The Description. The Tuning Knob is Made of High Quality Wood. It has a Loud and Bright Sound. You would agree that it "Sounds Vibrant and Full."
#TOP 38

Cremona SV-1500 Master Series Violin Outfit

Cremona

Features

  • Solid maple neck, Hill style boxwood fittings, Cremona aged maple bridge, Anton Breton VNS-150 Perlon strings, VP-14 finetuner, and Sacconi style tailpiece hanger
  • Includes Travelite TL-35 deluxe suspension case for ultra-lightweight protection and exceptionally well balanced J. LaSalle LB-17 brazilwood bow
  • Superb, deeply figured, handcarved one-piece, premium solid maple back and sides
  • Extra-choice, 100+ year old, handcarved and graduated, solid spruce top
  • Best quality ebony fingerboard, nut and saddle
#TOP 39

4/4 Acoustic Violin Set Full Size

Goobest

Features

  • DIMENSIONS: Violin Dimensions - 23.43-inch(L) x 8.27-inch(W) x 2.76-inch(H); Case Dimensions - 31.30-inch(L) x 10.04-inch(W) x 4.72-inch(H); Rosin Dimensions - 1.89-inch(L) x 1.22-inch(W) x 0.63-inch(H); Panel Dimensions - 14.02-inch(L) x 8.27-inch(L) x 2.76-inch(H); Violin Length - 59cm; Bow Length - 29.13" / 74cm; Weight - 48.18oz / 1366g.
  • HORSE TAIL BOW:The bow is the unbleached horse tail of the primary color.Don't forget to relax the bow hair after playing, when the bow is rosin, the bow hair is enough to go back and forth on the rosin three or four times.
  • FREE VIOLIN CASE AND ROSIN:The size of the violin case we offer is exactly the same as the violin. The violin case is soft inside and can protect your violin. Rosin is a free gift.
  • CARE OF THE VIOLIN:The violin is required for the environment to be placed. It should not be placed in an environment that is too humid and too hot. If it is not used for a long time, the four strings can be lowered by a standard sound on average, which is beneficial to the violin.
  • HIGH-QUALITY RAW MATERIALS:The head, back and sides of this full-size acoustic violin are made of basswood, the fingerboard, tailpiece, pegs, and chin rest are made from plastic, the bow is made from arbor and white horse tail,aluminum-in-wire and four fine-tuning screws, wood-tuning knobs and aluminium alloy tailpiece.
#TOP 40

DEBEIJIN Adults Kids Violin

DEBEIJIN

Features

  • [FINE WORKMANSHIP] Workmanship is always what we are proud of as an instrument manufacturer. Accurate Jean code, standard F-Holes and string distance of this adults and kids violin 4/4, were all carefully handcrafted by experienced violin makers.
  • [MORE THAN YOU NEED] You need not shop and pay additional within a long period of practicing. We offered you more accessories than your regular use. For some consumable components such as string and rosin, we even provided an extra or double.
  • [PICK YOUR SIZE] Multiple sizes of these violins for beginners are available for children, students and adults. To choose the right size for you, please measure your arm from your neck to the center of palm. Your arm length should be slightly longer than the size you will pick.
  • [GREAT VIOLIN FOR BEGINNERS] This violin was designed for both Kids and Adults violin beginners, not only the complete outfit but also the ready-to-play setup. It has included necessities to get your practice started. Therefore, you just need to be patient to wait for the coming of package.
  • [HANDLE WITH CARE] This violin for beginners is so delicate that you need handle with care. Every part was inspected in workshop before shipping. The bridge has been pre-setup for your convenience. Tuning pegs must be pushed in after finishing adjusting.

Choosing the Ideal professional violins - What to Keep in Mind

What is the most unpopular instrument?

14 Most Annoying Musical Instruments You Don't Want To Hear
  • The Kazoo.
  • Didgeridoo.
  • The Vuvuzela.
  • Recorder.
  • The Bagpipes.
  • The Triangle.
  • The Banjo.
  • The Saxophone.

What kind of violin do professionals use?

If you are looking for a professional standard violin at a lower budge, Yamaha Model 5, Mikhail Vitacek, and D'Luca PROJB44 will be your choice. If you are playing in an orchestra, consider One Piece Back Maestro Old spruce Stradi. It all depends on your needs and your role as a violinist.

Who owns a real Stradivarius violin?

The real violin was linked to Felix Mendelssohn's family. The heir of a wealthy American industrial family acquired the violin in 1990, before passing it down to his then 16-year-old granddaughter Elizabeth Pitcairn, who still owns it today.

How much is a Stradivarius violin?

Latest Updates. Stradivari's violins are known for their exquisite craftsmanship. They cost between $8 million and $20 million, according to Leonhard.

Editor's Notes

To find the best of the best, we've analyzed 84 different options of professional violins available out there. Our editors have read over 792 customer reviews and shortlisted the 40 best professional violins according to the pros and cons most customers stated. The selected options have an average rating of 358 and are available at $10407 on average.

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