Key Features
- Professionally setup with Ascente strings
- Ideal for students and advancing players
- Hand carved Maple and Spruce body
- Included a gorgeous shaped case and Bulletwood bow
Westbury Intermediate Violin Outfit, Gold Level Setup, Full Size Overview
Student violins have never looked so good! The Westbury intermediate full-size violin is a fantastic violin that offers everything a keen beginner could want. Boasting a gorgeous spirit varnish, the Westbury intermediate violin really does look as good as it sounds.
By using the age-old combination of Maple and Spruce for the body, the Westbury intermediate violin produces a gloriously resonant sound. What makes it the Wesbury violin extra special are the full Ebony fittings. Full Ebony fittings are usually exclusive to more expensive instruments, so to have them on a violin of this price is a great advantage.
The Westbury violin comes as a gold level setup, which means it includes everything you need to start playing. As well as a robust case and octagonal bow, the intermediate violin also comes professionally setup with D'Addario Ascente strings. This means the violin is ready to play straight out of the case with these fantastic strings.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe perfect choice of woods
This Westbury intermediate violin boasts a Maple and Spruce body which provides a great resonant sound and a superb response. This is particularly useful for students as you'll sound great straight away! These great quality woods have been carved by hand and manufactured to give every violin special character and optimum tone. From there, the instrument is varnished with a gorgeous spirit to make it look great and last a long time.
A huge feature for the Westbury intermediate violin is the use of Ebony on the fingerboard, chinrest, topnut, and pegs. Thanks to Ebony's dense composition, it is highly resistant to the natural oils from your skin and provides an overall comfortable experience. To have all the fittings made from Ebony is a great advantage for an instrument of this price.
Ascente Series
The Ascente series of strings are ideal for musicians looking to develop their tonal range. The strings feature carefully crafted synthetic cores which have stable tuning with a consistent feel across the entire length. The tone of the synthetic cores were modelled around real gut strings, but with a more reliable usability. The Ascente strings’ stable reaction to heat and humidity changes makes them easy to use while gigging without having to constantly retune. This series’ fast break-in time is suitable for musicians who want to pick up and play. The Ascente strings are ideal for developed musicians ready to take their performances on the road.
Everything you need to get started
Your new Westbury violin is supplied as an outfit, meaning it comes complete with everything you need to get started. To ensure that your new violin stays safe, it includes a black shaped case. Made from hard styrofoam, this case offers extreme protection for your violin as well as being lightweight. For an extra touch of class, the metal lock has a polished silver finish. To make sure that you can carry your essential accessories, the outside of the case features a full-length pocket - ideal for your music.
Carrying the case couldn't be easier. The sturdy handle on the top is riveted to the case and provides a robust feel. For even more protection, the inside of the case is lined with a plush material which will cushion your violin. The inside of the case an extra accessory pockets and two bow holders.
The included bow is made from Bulletwood - a CITES free, sustainable form of Brazilwood. It is meticulously crafted into an octagonal shape and uses unbleached natural white horsehair to produce the best possible sound. The bow comes complete with a comfortable thumb rest, fully mounted Ebony frog with a Parisian eye, and a three-piece screw.
Specifications
Body & Bridge
- Body Type: Strad
- Top: Hand Carved Spruce
- Back: Hand Carved Maple
- Side and Ribs: Handcarved Maple
- Bridge: Fitted Despiau
- Finish: Handbrushed oil varnish
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck: Hand carved Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
Hardware
- Tuning Pegs: Ebony
- Tailpiece: Metal Alloy with Adjusters
- Top Nut: Ebony
- Chin Rest: Ebony
- Strings: D'Addario Ascente
- Included Accessories: Shaped Case and Octagonal Bulletwood Bow
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