7/8 Violin
7/8 Size Violins
Most teens and adults play a 4/4 or full size violin (with a 14" long body). The exception to this is shorter adults and teens with a stature under 5'2" and/or with smaller hands.
These players are often told their only option is a 3/4 size violin (with a 13" body), but there is a size most shops don't carry that is a better option: a 7/8 size violin.
Tone and comfort need not be compromised with 7/8 size.
The advantage to a 7/8 is the 13.5" long body, halfway between a 3/4 and 4/4 size violin. The slightly smaller scale is more playable than a 4/4 size, and the slightly larger body provides more tone than a 3/4 size.
7/8 size violins are typically not stocked by most shops but Fiddleheads' owner Rhiannon sees the value in helping all players reach their full potential with an instrument that will serve them well. Thus Fiddleheads gladly accommodates these players by regularly stocking this rare size in all our Fiddleheads Series Sun student violins.
Helpful Hint: By request, Fiddleheads will also gladly commission a 7/8 violin custom made for you by any of the other talented makers who craft our beautiful instruments.
Fun Fact: 7/8 size violins use a 4/4 size bow and case as well as 4/4 size strings. This makes finding a suitable bow, case and strings much easier as 4/4 size has a bounty of options.
- Fiddleheads Sun VN-100 Student Violin - All Sizeswas USD$750.00 Special Price USD$298.00
- Fiddleheads Sun VN-102 Intermediate Violin - Most Sizeswas USD$1,700.00 Special Price USD$758.00
- Fiddleheads Sun VN-101 Student Violin - Most Sizeswas USD$1,200.00 Special Price USD$498.00