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Although there are basic similarities between all violins (or violas, cellos, and basses), the differences in price are due to a variety of factors, including maker experience, quality of materials, and tonal characteristics.

Click on the following links to find out more about how a student instrument and a Stradivarius are similar and what makes them different!


Violins, violas, cellos and basses share many common construction characteristics and requirements for care.

Click on the following links to find out more about what components make up an instrument, how our instruments are set up, and ways to care for your instrument.