Violin Details:

For those seeking an affordable and pleasing outfit reflecting old world craftsmanship and quality, the Top Notch 200 and 2500 models offer handsomely flamed instruments that are solid-carved from seasoned tonewoods, with inlaid purling, high quality ebony fittings, shaded reddish brown finish, plus Wittner Ultra tailpiece and our in house set up and adjustment for ease of play and superior performance.

Crafted for Top Notch Violins, the 3000- and 3500-level violins combine fine craftsmanship and attractively figured seasoned tone woods for outstanding instruments in all aspects, from visual beauty and stability to tonal performance. The lightly antiqued amber brown varnish over a golden ground brings out the beauty of the woods.

Careful graduation of the plates yields a high quality sound. Carved boxwood pegs and chinrest and a Wittner Ultra tailpiece ensures quality sound and superior craftsmanship for advancing players.

Our workshop 4000 and 4500 are crafted under the direct supervision of a master luthier and feature the highest quality most select stunningly flamed 10-year-old maple backs and straight medium-grain spruce tops. A beautifully antiqued French-style golden colored oil varnish enhances the tonal quality of these instruments. Great attention to detail is made in graduating the interior to allow the instrument a full tonal range and strong projection of sound. Each instrument is meticulously calibrated for optimum sound production.

Made in Stradivari, Guarneri, and Guadagnini forms. 4500 Guarneri pictured.

The CS2000 Core Select violin is a Stradivari-style violin with a tone rich enough to blend in an orchestra yet strong enough to stand out in solo performances. The CS2000 Emiliani is named for Cesare Emiliani, a famous 19th century violinist from Bologna, Italy It is fitted with ebony Parisian eye pegs and end button, ebony tailpiece, Despiau “B” level bridge, Guarneri model ebony chinrest, and Thomastik Domininant A,D, and G strings with a Pirastro Wondertone Gold E (loop end).

In addition to the CS2000, our offerings include other high-quality Howard Core violins that are handcrafted right here in the United States. If there’s a particular Howard Core violin you’re interested in, let us know and we’ll schedule a demo.

Calin Wultur Violin #9 pictured.

The Calin Wultur Workshop is a highly skilled group of string instrument craftsmen in Reghin, Romania, led by Calin Wultur. They produce instruments with unique workmanship and tone relative to their price. The workshop is small, with fewer than 30 workers. They source their own European wood (primarily Carpathian maple and spruce) for all their violins, and offer Limited Edition violins as well. Each violin includes a set of Thomastik Dominant strings. Stop by our store to demo one today.

Heinrich Gill violins are handcrafted in Germany. An entire range of instruments are available, and the pictured violin is actually Student Model HGV54. Don’t let the title “student” fool you, though – this is one of the highest-quality student violins currently on the market. Crafted from select aged tonewoods, these violins are responsive and offer forgiving playability with great tone.

When we opened our doors in 2014 we knew that we didn’t want to carry “run of the mill” student violins – hence, the Heinrich Gill Student Model HGV54. Other violins from Heinrich Gill include the Lemans, Monza, X-7, and X-5 violins.