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Violin Sizes: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 , 7/8 and 4/4, Viola Sizes: 15.5" and 16" Strad models, Condition: New
Our most popular student instrument, the violin that started it all for our shop, and the absolute best instrument under $500 for any new player! The 100 (Violin)/200 (Viola) is the what all new students studying with Rhiannon and Fiddleheads Violin Studio play.
Mildly flamed woods and soft gloss oil varnish, locally polished to a shine. Ebony fittings, Wittner-style tailpiece. Made in Beijing from the workshop of a Violin Society of America Award-Winning maker and lovingly setup in Canada to our owner's high standards. Your choice of quality nylon- or perlon-core strings and very good tone which warms with play. Read many sparkling testimonials on Fiddleheads VN-100 violins.
You may also consider a VN-102 or VA-200
Regularly $700 USD
Violins starting at only $399 USD/CAD
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Size: 4/4, Condition: New
You asked for it, and we came through! Behold, our flagship Fiddleheads VN-100 models as above, but made for left-handed players. Reversed bass bar and soundpost, reversed chin rest, reversed strings/pegs/bridge: Not just strung backwards but a true Left-Handed violin inside and out.
Fully setup with Dominant strings. Read many sparkling testimonials on all Fiddleheads' VN-100 violins.
Regularly $705
SALE $479 USD/CAD
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Violin Sizes: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 , 7/8 and 4/4 Condition: New
A step up from our very popular student model the VN-101 violin has better sound, tonewoods and varnish. We have recently started carrying this model by custoemr request.
Moderately flamed woods and soft gloss oil varnish, locally polished to a shine. Ebony fittings, Wittner-style tailpiece. Made in Beijing from the workshop of a Violin Society of America Award-Winning maker and lovingly setup in Canada with Dominant strings and tested to meet our owner's high standards. Read many sparkling testimonials on Fiddleheads our 100 series violins.
You may also consider a VN-102 or VA-200
Regularly $1100 USD
Violins starting at only $699 USD/CAD
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Violin Sizes: 4/4
Condition: New
The VN-101, but built for left-handed players.
Read many sparkling testimonials on Fiddleheads our 100 series violins.
You may also consider a Lefty VN-102.
Regularly $1100 USD
Violins starting at only $699 USD/CAD
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Size: 4/4, Condition: New (c.2010)
DETAILS COMING SOON: Contact Us.
Read Bellissima Series Customer Testimonials.
Retail $1600
SALE $799 USD/CAD |
$800 to $990
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*FIDDLEHEADS PICK*
Violin Size: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 , 7/8 and 4/4
Viola Size: 15.5" and 16"
Condition: New
This beautiful instrument is two steps up from our VN-100 and VA-200 models and the choice of intermediate Fiddleheads Violin Studio students, many completing early music exams with their VN-102.
Lovely flamed woods and antiqued oil varnish, polished to a stunning sheen. Quality ebony fittings. Dominant strings (Helicore on Violas). From the workshop of a Violin Society of America Award-Winning maker and lovingly setup and tested in Canada to our picky symphony musician standards. Benefit from full, warm tone which improves and matures with play. Read customer testimonials.
Regularly $1500
Violins Sale $990 USD/CAD, $100 more for outfit with VN-25 bow and economy case - Violas as well. More info
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Only one left in stock
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Size: 4/4, Condition: New
Brand new custom violins, VN-102 models as above, but made for left-handed players. Reversed bass bar and soundpost, reversed chin rest, reversed strings/pegs/bridge: Not just strung backwards but a true Left-Handed violin.
Fully setup with your choice of strings. Read many sparkling testimonials on the VN-100 violins.
Regularly $1600 USD
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$1000 to $1490
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Bellissima "Donna" Violin, 2013 & 2015
Size: 4/4, Condition: New
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Antiqued Strad model violin with ebony fittings, 1-piece back, fine Canadian setup and Dominant strings. Read Customer Testimonials. More details and larger photos click here.
Retails $2100 USD
Our Price CLEARANCE, ONLY $1250 USD/CAD, $100 more for outfit with VN-25 bow and economy case
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Sizes: 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 and 4/4, Condition: New
Beautiful authentic violin from the Workshop of Violin Society Award two-time Gold Medal-Winning Maker Ming Jiang Zhu.
Guarneri model, antiqued. Tonica strings (upgrade to Dominants $50 more) and the BEST Canadian setup to a pro symphony violinists' standards. Size 4/4 in stock. Sizes 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 as special order. Read Customer Testimonials
Retails $2500 USD
Our Price ONLY $1490 USD/$1890 CAD - Photos & Details
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$1490 to $1990
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Mitio Dimitrov, 1/2 size Violin
Size: 1/2 Condition: Used, Made in 2013
Excellent smaller master level bench violin from Fine European Maker Mitio Dimitrov.
Quality fittings, beautiful reddish varnish and carving work. This instrument is a master instrument from Dimitrov but at a fraction price. Setup with new Dominant strings and ready to play. Ideal for a dedicated young player who needs far more than a typical student instrument. Read Customer Testimonials
Retails $3500 USD
CLEARANCE Price ONLY $1590 USD/$1990 CAD, Free Shipping to USA or Canada with purchase - Photos & Details
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Bellissima "Isabella" Violin, 2015
Size: 4/4, Condition: New
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Guarneri model violin in stunning antiqued oil varnish in firey red and amber hues. Ebony fittings, 1-piece back, fine Canadian setup and Dominant strings. Read Customer Testimonials. More details and larger photos click here.
Retails $2150 USD
Our Price NOW LOWER, ONLY $1490 USD/CAD, $100 more for outfit with VN-25 bow and economy case
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Bellissima "Diana" Violin, 2013
Size: 4/4, Condition: New
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Slightly antiqued Strad model violin with ebony fittings, 1-piece back, fine Canadian setup and Dominant strings. Read Customer Testimonials. More details and larger photos click here.
Retails $2100 USD
Our Price NOW LOWER, ONLY $1490 USD/CAD, $100 more for outfit with VN-25 bow and economy case
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Bellissima "Carlotta" Violin, 2016
Size: 4/4, Condition: New
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The second finest violin in the current Bellissima Strings lineup.
Slightly antiqued Strad model violin with seasoned woods, ebony fittings, 2-piece striking flamed back, amber and orange highlighted varnish, fine Canadian setup and Dominant strings.
The tone is warm and even, suitable for an advancing player well beyond student violins. Read Customer Testimonials. More details and larger photos click here.
Retails $2400 USD
Our Price ONLY $1650 USD/CAD, $100 more for outfit with VN-25 bow and economy case
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Bellissima "Valentina" Violin, 2018
*FIDDLEHEADS PICK*
Size: 4/4, Condition: New
Overall Bellissima Series Details Click Here
Valentina is one of the top models in the Bellissima Strings lineup. Magnificently antiqued Strad model with patiently-seasoned woods, ebony fittings, 2-piece striking flamed back, "blood red" and deep amber highlighted varnish, fine Canadian setup and Dominant strings.
Made in tribute to the legendary 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius (inspiring the firm “The Red Violin”). Read Customer Testimonials. More details and larger photos click here.
Retails $2700 USD
Our Price ONLY $1790 USD/CAD, $100 more for outfit with VN-25 bow and economy case
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Bellissima "Seraphina" Violin, 2018
Size: 4/4, Condition: New
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Due to popular demand for a darkly varnished option, our Seraphina joins the Valentina at the top of the Bellissima Strings lineup for tone and workmanship.
Superbly antiqued Strad model with patiently-seasoned woods, ornamental ebony fittings, 2-piece tightly flamed back, cinnamon and dark mahogony highlighted varnish, fine Canadian setup and Dominant strings. Read Customer Testimonials. More details and larger photos click here.
Retails $2700 USD
Our Price ONLY $1790 USD/CAD, $100 more for outfit with VN-25 bow and economy case
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Bellissima "Gabriella" Violin, 2018
*FIDDLEHEADS PICK*
Size: 4/4, Condition: New
Overall Bellissima Series Details Click Here
This violin is the finest of our Bellissima Strings lineup for tone and workmanship.
Superbly antiqued Strad model with patiently-seasoned woods, ebony fittings, 2-piece tightly flamed back, honey and amber highlighted varnish, fine Canadian setup and Dominant strings. Read Customer Testimonials. More details and larger photos click here.
Retails $2700 USD
Our Price ONLY $1990 USD/CAD, $100 more for outfit with VN-25 bow and economy case
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$2000 to $2990
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Sizes: 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 and 4/4, Condition: New
Beautiful mid-level authentic violin from the Workshop of Violin Society Award two-time Gold Medal-Winning Maker Ming Jiang Zhu.
Guarneri model, antiqued. Tonica strings (upgrade to Dominants $50 more) and the BEST Canadian setup to a pro symphony violinists' standards. Size 4/4 in stock. Sizes 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 as special order. Read Customer Testimonials
Retails $3500 USD
Our Price ONLY $2090 USD/$2650 CAD - Photos & Details
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Sizes: 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 and 4/4, Condition: New
Beautiful upper-level authentic violin from the Workshop of Violin Society Award two-time Gold Medal-Winning Maker Ming Jiang Zhu.
Guarneri model, antiqued. Dominant strings and the BEST Canadian setup to a pro symphony violinists' standards. Size 4/4 in stock. Sizes 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 as special order. Read Customer Testimonials
Retails $4500 USD
Our Price ONLY $2780 USD/$3520 CAD - Photos & Details
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$3000 to $5490
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Sizes: 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 and 4/4, Condition: New
Beautiful top level authentic violin from the Workshop of Violin Society Award two-time Gold Medal-Winning Maker Ming Jiang Zhu. All our 909 violins come with a signed certificate.
Guarneri model, antiqued. European aged tonewoods. Dominant strings and the BEST Canadian setup to a pro symphony violinists' standards. Size 4/4 in stock. Sizes 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 as special order. Read Customer Testimonials
Retails $5500 USD
Our Price ONLY $3440 USD/$4350 CAD - Photos & Details
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VERY similar to this 2018-1 model
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Size: 4/4, Condition: New
A remarkably beautiful creation by one of Europe's top female luthiers, Ms. Moneff. Modeled after a 1742 "Cannone" Guarneri del Gesu ''Cannone," this gorgeous instrument is warm and smooth.
Likely to be a one-piece back with stunning marbled flame (similar to the 2018-1 model), expertly antiqued, amber finish with bright highlights and oil varnish. Boxwood fittings (chinrest, not pictured, included) and very fine setup from the maker herself. Made in 2018 in Kazanlak, Bulgaria and includes detailed certificate with photos. Read Customer Testimonials
Retails $6500 USD
SALE $4150 USD/$5290 CAD, $449 more for outfit with VN-45 bow and deluxe case, Free Shipping with purchase
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$5500 to $9900
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Size: 4/4, Condition: New
Another master violin inspired by the 1743 Guarneri del Gesu. Stunning tiger-flamed 2-piece back in Balkan maple and tight-grained Central European spruce with luxurious antiqued varnish. This gorgeous instrument is powerful and balanced for tone.
Setup with high quality European Boxwood fittings and Thomastik Dominant strings. Includes signed certificate with photos. Made in late 2018. Read Customer Testimonials
Retails $7900 USD
SALE $5750 USD/$7290 CAD, $449 more for outfit with VN-45 bow and deluxe case, Free Shipping with purchase
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Size: 4/4, Condition: New
Just arrived! Similar to photo. Contact Us.
A stunning violin made by master Bulgarian luthier Ivan Stankov. This lovely violin is modeled after the Guarneri del Gesu "Cannone" 1742 and the tone is remarkable.
Evah strings, stunning rosewood fittings. Made in Kazanlak, Bulgaria; includes detailed certificate with photos. Read Customer Testimonials
Sells $7500 to $9000 in other shops
SALE $6290 USD, $449 more for outfit with VN-45 bow and deluxe case, Free Shipping with purchase
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Tomasz Kowalski Violin 2018-1
Size: 4/4, Condition: New, with CERTIFICATE from the maker
This gorgeous master bench (not workshop nor made with imported woods*) Strad model violin produces full and powerful tone suited for solo and group playing.
Spruce top, stuninng and unique birdseye maple sides and back. Ebony Fittings, Evah Gold strings. *All woods on this violin were hand-selected by the maker and make for a far superior violin than what is available via American distributed models made with imported woods.
Fiddleheads' Kowalski violins, unlike others, come with signed certificate, with photos, issued by the maker himself. Made in Nowry Targ, Poland.
Selling in other shops $16,000 USD
Our Price $12,400 USD and all offers considered. We include free shipping to USA or Canada with purchase. Due to Paypal transaction limits, we have 50% deposit available.
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Size: 4/4, Condition: New
This gorgeous master bench (not workshop) Guarneri model violin produces full and powerful tone suited for solo and group playing.The mature and warm nuances make it a violin for professional players or discriminating amateurs.
Ebony Fittings. Evah Gold strings, the absolute best. Made in Nowry Targ, Poland. Setup in Connecticut and British Columbia. More details.
Selling in other shops $16,000 - $20,000 USD
Reasonable offers considered. We include free shipping to USA or Canada with purchase. Due to Paypal transaction limits, we invoice customers directly for deposits and purchases.
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Rare Handmade Violins Made entirely by World Famous Luthier Zhu Mingjiang
Size: 4/4, Condition: New, with certificate - CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Zhu was perhaps the world's most celebrated contemporary violin makers of the 21st Century, having earned numerous awards including two prestigious Gold and one Silver Medal at the Violin Society of America (VSA) Competitions.
There is currently no stock available as the maker has passed away and collectors are not currently selling. |
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