Violins

Virtuoso Strings offers a huge range of new and played-in violins, from basic models for your toddler through to absolutely top-grade fullsize violins. We pride ourselves on supplying instruments for both students and professional players at prices unmatched around New Zealand.  Please contact us if you would like to visit our showroom. We have a wealth of teaching and performance experience we can share with students looking for an appropriate instrument.

Please note that, unless otherwise specified, only photographs of the actual instrument for purchase are displayed. What you see is what you get. We have really done our best to accurately depict instruments. However do remember that there are sometimes considerable variations in the way colour is displayed on different monitors: some make the wood look yellower, some make it redder. We also do not have space to display photographs of each and every blemish on instrument. We have tried nevertheless to give an honest and accurate impression in the description.

NOTE: All prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and include Goods and Services Tax (GST).

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Violins - Full Size (4/4) under $5,000
Violin 4/4 Corelli GC125
Violin 4/4 Corelli GC125 $999.00

A great violin package for a beginning to intermediate student at a price that can't be matched!

 

 
Violin 4/4 Viotti GV007
Violin 4/4 Viotti GV007 $999.00

A wonderful package for a beginning or advancing student at a very good price.

 
Violin 4/4 Tartini AT083
Violin 4/4 Tartini AT083 $1500.00

This is one of Virtuoso Strings most popular violin and bow packages. Recommended for beginners to intermediate students. Great value for money.

 

 
Violin 4/4 Stern AMS145
Violin 4/4 Stern AMS145 $2199.00

This violin rivals many at twice the price! Great choice for an advancing student.

 
Violin 4/4 Enescu AE045
Violin 4/4 Enescu AE045 $2550.00

The Enescu provides a great tone for its price!  Awesome choice for an intermediate to advanced player who appreciates warmth of tone.

 
Violin 4/4 Chaplin TC010
Violin 4/4 Chaplin TC010 $2800.00

This gorgeous instrument is a work of art with birdseye maple on the back and inlaid shell on the front.

 
Violin 4/4 Mozart AMS143
Violin 4/4 Mozart AMS143 $3250.00

This violin has great looks and a fine deep tone. Suitable for an advanced player.

 

 
Violin 4/4 Paganini Caprice FP003
Violin 4/4 Paganini Caprice FP003 $3300.00

If you are an advanced student looking for a beautifully handcrafted instrument with a big, bold, flexible and resonant tone then this is the violin for you!  FREE hard case included.

 

 
Violin 4/4 Menuhin GM001
Violin 4/4 Menuhin GM001 $3300.00

Nicely handcrafted from European wood this violin gets you a lot for your money.

 

 
Violin 4/4 Vivaldi Adagio JV004
Violin 4/4 Vivaldi Adagio JV004 $3600.00

This is a one-of-a-kind instrument with an amazing tone for its price.

 
Violin 4/4 Paganini Cadenza JP100
Violin 4/4 Paganini Cadenza JP100 $3900.00

A powerful instrument with a rich, warm tone, full of character, suitable for an advanced player. 

 
Violin 4/4 Vivaldi (reddy brown) AP001
Violin 4/4 Vivaldi (reddy brown) AP001 $4050.00

A instrument that consistently gets excellent feedback. Suitable for an advanced student or serious amateur.

 
Violin 4/4 Szigeti AS069
Violin 4/4 Szigeti AS069 $4050.00

A bold instrument in tone and looks that would suit a strong advanced player.

 
Violin 4/4 Manowitz JM043
Violin 4/4 Manowitz JM043 $4100.00

This violin is something a little special and different for an advanced player.

 

 
Violin 4/4 Kreisler JK004
Violin 4/4 Kreisler JK004 $4750.00

A professional quality violin with a powerful, warm, rich tone.

 

 
 
Violins - Full Size (4/4) over $5,000
Violin 4/4 Oistrakh JS077
Violin 4/4 Oistrakh JS077 $5350.00

A beautiful instrument with European wood set up by Hanna Krause.

 
Violin 4/4 Galamian JG042
Violin 4/4 Galamian JG042 $7850.00

A professional grade Strad model with European wood.

One of Elizabeth's personal favourites for teaching and chamber music.

 
Violin 4/4 Ivanov JI072
Violin 4/4 Ivanov JI072 $7950.00

A lovely example of a violin by maker Yuri Ivanov which has had rave reviews from teachers and players alike.

 

 
Violin 4/4 Oistrakh JS001
Violin 4/4 Oistrakh JS001 $11200.00

A top quality Strad model by award-winning Chinese luthier Ming Jiang Zhu.

 
Violin 4/4 Antiqued Guarneri 02
Violin 4/4 Antiqued Guarneri 02 POA

Professional grade, beautifully antiqued, Guarneri model violin with fantastic depth to the tone.

 
Violin 4/4 Jay Haide Antiqued Strad Model 01
Violin 4/4 Jay Haide Antiqued Strad Model 01 POA

A beautifully antiqued instrument with a mellow, sophisticated tone.

 

 
 
Violins – Fractional Sizes 1/32, 1/16, 1/8
Violin 1/32 Beginner Student Violin
Violin 1/32 Beginner Student Violin $189.00   $119.00

The affordable package for your curious toddler.

SAVE $70

 

 
Violin 1/16 Beginner Student Violin
Violin 1/16 Beginner Student Violin $189.00   $129.00

An instrument package you can afford to let your young child experiment with.

 SAVE $60

 
Violin 1/8 Beginner Student Violin
Violin 1/8 Beginner Student Violin $189.00   $139.00

A good starting package for a total beginner on violin.

 SAVE $50

 
Violin 1/8 Corelli GC022
Violin 1/8 Corelli GC022 $449.00

An easy-to-play well set up 1/8 size package for a young beginner.

 
Violin 1/8 Corelli GC023
Violin 1/8 Corelli GC023 $499.00

A great sounding 1/8 size package, well set up for a beginning student.

 
Violin 1/8 Corelli GC090
Violin 1/8 Corelli GC090 $499.00

A highly attractive, well set up 1/8 package for a serious young student.

 

 
Violins – Fractional Size 1/4
Violin 1/4 Corelli GC093
Violin 1/4 Corelli GC093 $499.00

A great 1/4 size package for an enthusiastic young violinist.

 

 
Violin 1/4 Tartini FT016
Violin 1/4 Tartini FT016 $849.00

A high quality 1/4 size package for an aspiring young player.

 

 

 
Violins – Fractional Size 1/2
Violin 1/2 Corelli GC001
Violin 1/2 Corelli GC001 $449.00

A very nice 1/2 size package for an established young violinist.

 

 
Violin 1/2 Ricci AR172
Violin 1/2 Ricci AR172 $649.00

Our new line of fractional size violins which are getting snapped up by teachers! Exceptional value for money.

 

 
Violin 1/2 Tartini FT079
Violin 1/2 Tartini FT079 $999.00

A stunning 1/2 size package for a gifted young violinist.

 

 
Violin 1/2 Paganini FP072
Violin 1/2 Paganini FP072 $1900.00

A gorgeous 1/2 size package for an established young violinist.  Lovely to look at AND lovely to play.

 

 

 
Violins – Fractional Size 3/4
Violin 3/4 Corelli GC008
Violin 3/4 Corelli GC008 $485.00

This is an affordable 3/4 package for an intermediate violinist. Get great tone for the price!

 

 
Violin 3/4 Corelli09 GC034
Violin 3/4 Corelli09 GC034 $599.00

Popular Corelli model 3/4 size package for an intermediate student.

 

 
Violin 3/4 Paganini Caprice FP004
Violin 3/4 Paganini Caprice FP004 $3600.00

An absolutely top-grade 3/4 package for an advanced student.

 

 

 

Violin Sizing – how to choose the right instrument size

While standing, stretch the left arm sideways, palm up. Measure from the middle of the left side of the neck to the middle of the palm.

Violin Sizes Arm Length (inches) Age (Years)
1/32 13" 2 - 3
1/16 14" - 15.4" 3 - 5
1/10 15.4" - 16.9" 3 - 5
1/8 16.9" - 18.5" 3 - 5
1/4 18.5" - 20.4" 4 - 7
1/2 20.4" - 22.25" 6 - 10
3/4 22.25" - 23.6" 9 - 11
4/4 23.6" & up 9 - Adult