Stentor II 1500 Student Violin - 1/8 Size
We think:
High-quality handmade violin manufactured in Stentor's unique workshop, this Stentor Student II is recommended by many educational advisors as one of the best possible teaching instruments. The ebony coloured pegs, nut and saddle are fitted with high-class strings and the metal tail-piece with integral adjusters.
The violin has a robust ebony fingerboard that can be accurately contoured and profiled to maintain its stability. Comes complete with a top -quality wood bow with ebony frog and a case that has an integral cover and carrying straps. Teachers and members of the European String Teachers Association in the UK and Europe have acclaimed this outfit with huge enthusiasm.
Features/Specification:
Instrument:
- 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 rest and 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:
Supplied fully 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 you 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. In very approximate terms the following chart suggests sizes best suited to players depending on age.

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.
