True Lefty Violins, Made Properly from Scratch

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What's the difference between a true left-handed violin and one strung backwards? The inner workings of a violin, like the bass bar, soundpost and the way in which the plates are carved, are what support the various frequencies and give a violin the best tone.

So a violin with the strings reversed without being MADE to play left-handed is like rewiring your stereo to put low frequencies through the tweeters and the high end through bass woofers. The sound is no good, not to mention the right-handed angle of the neck makes playing more difficult.

These true left-handed violins are just like the regular models, but made from scratch specifically for left-handed players. Reversed bass bar and soundpost, reversed chin rest, reversed strings/pegs/bridge and neck angle all make for a custom instrument without a huge custom price tag.

Fiddleheads carries two violins in a Left-handed model!

Other makers' instruments may be custom-built into a lefty violin by request: click here for details

Trials

Trials are welcome in our shop (Salmon Arm, BC) or for 14 days in your home. More info

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