This brand new violin started its journey five years ago when the mountain grown Indian partalwood was placed in a controlled storage room to be naturally aged. Like the Italians 300 years ago, these violins are made from select aged woods and made the old fashion way - by hand.

Indian made violins and violas are coming into their own and can be found in most music stores in Europe and America, for three good reasons: quality materials, quality workmanship, and exceptional value. Most European violins already use India ebony pegs, tail, and chin-rests. This one comes with the best ebony work in the category. Most violins have a black painted peg box, the "Master Performer" violin peg boxes are hand finished, stained and varnished with care.

The front is made of indian partalwood, the back is made of himalayan spruce. It is a nice first purchase, both for fun players and students who wish to learn the violin. But let us also be realistic and remind buyers that this is definitely not a Stradivarus for professional players. Good acoustics but not phenomenal. It is an economical teacher-approved purchase for the best features that can be offered for this low factory price. Great to gift, great to learn, good to play for music lovers and wonderful to give to a child along with a Chopin CD!

Before we ship your violin we inspect, buff & polish, install Dominant strings, adjust the bridge for optimal sound and professionally prepare your purchase for shipping.