Beautiful violins ​up to £1,500

This list is updated regularly so please keep checking and enquire promptly if you are interested in anything you see listed.

Fractional size second hand reconditioned violins

From £150

We always have a selection of second hand student violins in fractional sizes, reconditioned and restrung in our workshop. Please ring or drop in for details of our current stock as it is ever changing. Sizes include ⅛, ¼, ½ and 3/4

german trade violin

£1250

Lovely German Trade Violin, restored by Louis Peterson and now available for trial in the shop. Set up with Pirastro Violino strings.

Stamford Strings 4/4 student violin outfit - NEW IMproved!

£650

Our new and improved student outfits have arrived! This new edition is antiqued, with a lovely deep reddish brown varnish with a golden ground. The instruments are set up in our workshop and have a Stamford Strings bridge. Set up with Pirastro Tonica Strings and now sold with a Stamford Strings Brazilwood bow and a black and Burgundy oblong case.

The Maidstone Violin- London

 was £650 now £500

Good quality trade instrument from the 20th century. It has had a completely new set up in our workshop. New ebony pegs, new bridge and soundest, new Pirastro Tonica Strings, Fingerboard resurface, nut adjustment, new Wittner Tailpiece, new endpin. A great value instrument for a student on a budget that is drawn to an instrument with a bit of history and character. 

Stamford Strings folk

£1000 - sold out - more coming soon!

Designed and set up with the folk fiddler in mind, with a slightly lower action and flatter bridge. Hand varnished with optional painted detail. Set up with Pirastro Tonica Strings and a Despiau hand cut bridge.

Jay haide 101

£1200

Entirely set up at Stamford Strings with Pirastro Tonica Strings, Brazenose Pegs and a hand-cut Despiau bridge 

Jay haide l'ancienne

£1795

Entirely set up at Stamford Strings with Pirastro Violino Strings, Brazenose Pegs and a hand-cut Despiau bridge

Violins up to £1,500