Violins for Advanced Players
When a player reaches a high level of proficiency an instrument with greater versatility is required. Many new and difficult techniques will confound the student if the instrument is simply not capable of producing the desired response. A better bow or different strings will not do enough. Response to a variety of bow strokes, wider dynamic range, more powerful projection, and high aesthetic qualities are some characteristics of instruments in this price range. We know this might be the instrument on which a student wins his or her first competition, or begins post-secondary level studies. We have taken care to select instruments with these requirements in mind.
**PLEASE NOTE**:Not every item on this page is in stock at all times. Some models we offer by special order only. Others are on back order with the vendor. Please email us to check availability of any product shown here.
Eastman Model 605 "Conservatory"
Eastman model VL605 violins combine all the benefits of master luthiers' plate tuning techniques and a special German-style multi-layer shaded spirit varnish. The result is a modestly priced master instrument with outstanding projection, tone color, and playability. The tonewoods are beautifully flamed European maple and premium spruce, enhanced by the luminous hand-applied varnish.
Eastman Model 906
Eastman Master model VL906 violins are crafted by a master luthier from the most select, stunningly flamed maple back and a straight medium-grain spruce top. The gold colored oil varnish enhances the tonal quality giving lots of depth and edge. Each instrument is meticulously crafted for optimum sound production.
Rudolph Doetsch
Rudoulf Doetsch instruments are hand crafted by master luthiers and are hailed by teachers and performers as some of America's best German tonewood instruments. They feature a highly select spruce top with maple back, sides and scrolls, and a hand applied antique-style, multi-layer spirit varnish. The result is a violin that is professional in both appearance and sound.
Wilhelm Klier
Wilhelm Klier violins are crafted with German tonewoods in a 19th century traditional workshop tradition. The aged tonewoods used in this model give the violin a warmer sound, and they are visually enhanced with varnished with a deep coloration to give a classic, old-fashioned look.
Jonathan Li
Jonathan Li violins are crafted under the direct supervision of a master luthier from the most select, stunningly flamed maple back and a straight medium-grain spruce top. A refined, golden colored oil varnish enhances the tonal quality of this instrument. Each instrument is meticulously calibrated for optimum sound production.
Pietro Lombardi
The Pietro Lombardi is made with a beautifully flamed maple back and a highly select spruce top. The sophisticated amber colored spirit varnish of the Lombardi is reminiscent of Italian makers. Violins are available in Guarneri and Stradivar
Jean-Pierre Lupot
The Jean-Pierre Lupot is made with a well flamed maple back and a select spruce top. The elegantly antiqued spirit varnish of the Jean-Pierre Lupot is of reddish pigment. This instrument comes in Stradivari pattern.
Raul Emiliani
Raśl Emiliani model VL928 violins bring together outstanding tonewoods, expert craftsmanship, and artistic oil varnish to create a professional instrument. Meticulously tuned plates and bass bars contribute to the superb, rich and powerful tone. The depth of tonal color offers a highly expressive range of musical options for the performing artist. "The Emiliani's temperament, is complex and refined with many colors to coax out of the violin. Its sound is plush and even, from a warm sounding E string to a lively, throaty tone on the G. It has a beautifully delicate sound" - Strings Magazine
Albert Nebel
Nebel model VL601 violins are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are have a hand applied antique style multi-layer spirit varnish. They offer quality sound and playability at a modest price. They also feature ebony pegs, fingerboard and chinrest.
Frederich Wyss
Frederich Wyss violins are the pinnacle of modern European luthiery tradition. The finest available European tonewoods are meticulously crafted by makers working in the tradition established in Germany centuries ago. Tonally adjusted and hand-varnished by master luthiers in the Eastman Strings workshop, these instruments are nothing less than true professional models, worthy of the conservatory, or the concert stage. Their rich, mature sonority penetrates to the furthest reaches of the concert hall.
M.F. Bieg Master Workshop
We are excited to introduce the violins made by Bieg Company Geigenbau in Bubenreuth, Germany. The violin is made in Guarneri model with excellent choice of medium to narrow flamed European maple back and spruce top with even grain. Orange brown antique varnish with a golden ground. Every instrument is acoustically graduated and artistically varnished by a geigenbaumeister in Bubenreuth to ensure the highest possible quality and consistency.
Core Select Model 2900G Guarneri
Some violins sell themselves with little effort: put in customer's hands, test-play, and sold! The skillful workmanship and tasteful antiquing of the CS2900 model bring to life carefully seasoned tonewoods for a dynamic sound with fullness and depth. Made by the workshop of VSA Gold Medal winner Ming Jiang Zhu, the training and craftsmanship are world-class, using classical European techniques. The Guarneri pattern gives the G-string extra power, and extra tonal dimensions throughout the registers.
Core Select Model 2900S Stradivari
Some violins sell themselves with little effort: put in customer's hands, test-play, and sold! The skillful workmanship and tasteful antiquing of the CS2900 model bring to life carefully seasoned tonewoods for a dynamic sound with fullness and depth. Made by the workshop of VSA Gold Medal winner Ming Jiang Zhu, the training and craftsmanship are world-class, using classical European techniques. The Stradivari pattern imparts a brighter voice, with extra shimmer in the upper registers.
Snow Model 600 "Per Caso"
New model designed to compete with some of the ultra popular models in this price range, such as Hiroshi Kono. Guarneri Model. Fine attention to detail in carving and finishing. These instruments look far more important than their price. Power in all ranges, for the advanced student who is able to draw out the tone from an instrument.
Snow Simona
Top model from the Snow workshop. Meticulous attention to detail in the carving and varnishing. Beautiful Guarneri copy with mature tone.
Snow JHS
Bold presence, strong character, well balanced; The striking JHS is the instrument of choice for the advanced player. Top is of aged European tone-woods, the back is of selected Chinese maple or Bosnian maple. Linseed oil varnish, slightly antique golden or golden brown color.
Hiroshi Kono
What more can be said about a model that lasts about a day and a half in our shop, before being sold? We've never seen such a consistent, favorable response, to a model. Carving in Tokyo, Japan by Mr. Kono and two assistants. Bill Weaver applies his trade secrets and varnish in finishing and setting up. Guarneri copy. One piece back, with antique varnish. This is arguably the best $2600 Violin on the market today. This model is owned by Josh Bell, among other well known Violinists. Crisp and responsive. The quality of tone is "expensive" without a high price.
Klaus Ludwig Clement Model V3
Instruments provide advancing players an affordable path to support further study and performance. Regarded as wonderfully sonorous and responsive with very forgiving play-ability they are a practical means for achieving astonishing musical results.