Best 3/4 and 7/8 Violins 2025
Top-rated 3/4 and 7/8 violins 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-V Violin Set 3/4
- • Good transition size to full violin
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Professional models less available
- • Compromise between size and sound
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-V Violin Set 3/4Violin setSize 3/4Violin built completely out of solid woodSlightly...
Karl Höfner Allegro 3/4 Violin Outfit
- • Better projection than smaller sizes
- • Longer usage period
- • Limited resale market
- • May limit advanced repertoire
Karl Höfner Allegro 3/4 Violin OutfitViolinSize: 3/4Karl Höfner H9-V violinMade completely of solid woodPremium...
Karl Höfner Presto 3/4 Violin Outfit
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Good transition size to full violin
- • Compromise between size and sound
- • Limited resale market
Karl Höfner Presto 3/4 Violin OutfitSolid ViolinSize: 3/4Top made of spruceBacksides and neck made from lightly flamed...
Roth & Junius Europe Antiqued Violin Set 3/4
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Good transition size to full violin
- • Compromise between size and sound
- • Still temporary for most students
Roth & Junius Europe Antiqued Violin Set 3/4Violin SetSize: 3/4Imitated antique varnishSolid spruce topSolid maple...
Franz Sandner 601 Violin Set 3/4
- • Longer usage period
- • Good transition size to full violin
- • Professional models less available
- • Still temporary for most students
Franz Sandner 601 Violin Set 3/4Violin setSize: 3/4Solid spruce topMaple backsides and neckEbony fingerboardEbony...
Gewa Ideale Violin Set 3/4 OC CB
- • Better projection than smaller sizes
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Limited resale market
- • Compromise between size and sound
Gewa Ideale Violin Set 3/4 OC CBViolin SetSize: 3/4Fully solid violin made of European tonewoodsMedium flamedSolid...
Gewa Maestro 2 Violin 3/4
- • Longer usage period
- • Better projection than smaller sizes
- • Limited resale market
- • Professional models less available
Gewa Maestro 2 Violin 3/4ViolinSize: 3/4European tonewoodHand-selectedBack and sides made of solid well flamed European...
Yamaha V7 SG34 Violin 3/4
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Good transition size to full violin
- • Professional models less available
- • Compromise between size and sound
Yamaha V7 SG34 Violin 3/4Violin 3/4Built completely out of solid woodHand-carved spruce topMaple backWith brush applied...
Alfred Stingl by Höfner THO-175-V SE Violin Set 3/4
- • Better projection than smaller sizes
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Compromise between size and sound
- • May limit advanced repertoire
Alfred Stingl by Höfner THO-175-V SE Violin Set 3/4Violin SetSize: 3/4Solid violinSlightly flamedGold-brown...
Gewa Allegro Violin Set 3/4 SC MB
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Longer usage period
- • May limit advanced repertoire
- • Limited resale market
Gewa Allegro VL1 Violin Set 3/4 SC MBViolin SetSize: 3/4Violin made completely from solid European tonewoodsSolid...
Yamaha V5 SC34 Violin 3/4
- • Good for small-handed adults
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Limited resale market
- • Compromise between size and sound
Yamaha V5 SC34 Violin 3/43/4 ViolinBuilt completely out of solid woodHand-carved spruce topMaple backWith brush applied...
Gewa Maestro 1 Violin 3/4
- • Good for small-handed adults
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Limited resale market
- • Professional models less available
Gewa Maestro 1 Violin 3/4ViolinSize: 3/4European tonewoodHand-selectedBack and sides made of solid well flamed European...
Yamaha V5 SA34 Violin Set 3/4
- • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
- • Good transition size to full violin
- • Limited resale market
- • Still temporary for most students
Yamaha V5 SA34 Violin Set 3/4Solid ViolinSize: 3/4Solid spruce topSolid maple base and maple framesEbony...
Gewa Maestro 1 Violin Set 3/4 OC CB
- • Longer usage period
- • Good for small-handed adults
- • Still temporary for most students
- • Limited resale market
Gewa Maestro 1 Violin Set 3/4 OC CBViolin SetSize: 3/4European tonewoodHand-selectedBack and sides made of solid well...
Karl Höfner H9-V Violin 3/4
- • Better projection than smaller sizes
- • Good transition size to full violin
- • Limited resale market
- • Still temporary for most students
Karl Höfner H9-V Violin 3/4ViolinSize: 3/4Solidpremium flamed mapleSelected spruce topAntique hand varnish based on...
How to Choose the Best 3/4 and 7/8 Violins
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation