Spruce wood for the top of the instrument, maple for the back, sides, and the neck, and natural ebony fittings are the basic materials for the violin family of instruments. Many instruments on the market NOT made with these special woods are nothing more than violin imitations. Even with the right kinds of wood, a real violin can be made only by a highly-trained maker who possesses special knowledge and skills. The surface of the fingerboard, the height of both bridge and nut, and the arch of the bridge are all crucial in the construction of a quality instrument. A fine quality instrument can improve your playing significantly and contribute to your joy in playing music.
Higher quality instruments are being made today by skilled artisans, exhibiting unique craftsmanship in the art of making quality string instruments. These superb artists and craftsmen pay careful attention to every detail, requiring hundred of hours to create an instrument. They put their names on the labels inside violins. Instruments like these can be quite expensive.
Here at Antonio Strad Violin, you will find new and used, quality instruments from the best workshops in Europe and China. Gold-medal winning (in international competitions) Chinese makers are producing string instruments exclusively for us. We also carry contemporary and older fine instruments from around the world, which are standard for competitions, scholarship auditions, and professional performances.
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