Stentor II 1500 Student Violin - 1/2 Size

Stentor II 1500/E Student Violin (1/2 Size)

The Stentor Student II is now recommended by many education advisors as the best possible teaching instrument. The violin itself is of high quality, handmade in Stentor's unique workshop environment. The pegs, nut and saddle are ebony and the violin is fitted with good quality strings and metal tailpiece with integral adjusters.

This violin has a solid ebony fingerboard which can be correctly shaped and profiled to maintain stability. The outfit is completed by a case with an integral cover and carrying straps plus a good quality wood bow with ebony frog. Teachers in the UK and Europe, including members of the European String Teachers Association have acclaimed this outfit with huge enthusiasm.

• Solid, carved, spruce table.
• Solid, carved, maple back and ribs.
• Solid, carved, maple neck.
• Individual hand shaping and finishing.
• Ebony Fingerboard.
• Traditional inlaid purfling.
• Correct neck angle.
• Correctly fitted ebony top nut.
• Correctly reamed peg hole taper.

Fittings:

• Solid ebony fingerboard.
• Ebony pegs.
• Good quality bridge.
• Alloy tailpiece with 4 integral adjusters.
• Adjustable nylon tail gut.
• Teka pattern hardwood chin restand rope core strings.
  

Bow:

• Strong wood bow with ebony frog.
• Natural white horsehair.
• Good quality screw, eye and ferrule.
• Traditional wedge fitting for hair.

Case:

• Lightweight case with burgundy red integral cover.Fitted interior with accessory pocket and two bow holders.
• Carrying straps.
• Music pocket covering whole lid.
• External shoulder rest pocket.
• Soft velvet type lining and case blanket or bag included.

Set-up:

Instruments are supplied set-up with fitted bridges and sound posts. Please note, very occasionally the bridge may come down during transit. This is easily rectified, and should this happen please contact our customer service department who will be happy to talk through the quick and easy process.

Sizes:

We have listed this instrument in full size, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 sizes. Also available in 1/8, 1/10 & 1/16 sizes. Please contact us for prices and information.

Ages are given as a guide only. The best way to double check is to physically hold a violin in the playing position. You should then be able to extend the arm and comfortably cover the scroll with your hand, without stressing the elbow.

Multiple String Orders:

We offer additional discounts for orders of 10 or more instruments. Please contact us for prices.