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Best 3/4 and 7/8 Violins for Youth Orchestra 2025

Perfect 3/4 and 7/8 violins for youth-orchestra - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Student For Youth Orchestra For Smaller Adults For Intermediate Players For School Programs
BRANDS: Gewa
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-V Violin Set 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-V Violin Set 3/4

by Alfred Stingl by Höfner
Youth Orchestra Smaller Adults Intermediate Players
Key Feature:
• Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
✓ PROS
  • • Good transition size to full violin
  • • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 464563
$461
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Karl Höfner Allegro 3/4 Violin Outfit - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Karl Höfner Allegro 3/4 Violin Outfit

by Karl Höfner
School Programs Student Smaller Adults
Key Feature:
• Good transition size to full violin
✓ PROS
  • • Better projection than smaller sizes
  • • Longer usage period
✗ CONS
  • • Limited resale market
  • • May limit advanced repertoire

Karl Höfner Allegro 3/4 Violin OutfitViolinSize: 3/4Karl Höfner H9-V violinMade completely of solid woodPremium...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 357576
$988
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Karl Höfner H9-V Violin 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Karl Höfner H9-V Violin 3/4

by Karl Höfner
Student School Programs Smaller Adults
Key Feature:
• Good for small-handed adults
✓ PROS
  • • Better projection than smaller sizes
  • • Good transition size to full violin
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 257309
$736
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Stentor SR1550 Conservatoire 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Stentor SR1550 Conservatoire 3/4

by Stentor
Student School Programs Intermediate Players
Key Feature:
• Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
✓ PROS
  • • Longer usage period
  • • Good for small-handed adults
✗ CONS
  • • May limit advanced repertoire
  • • Limited resale market

Stentor SR1550 Conservatoire 3/4Violin SetModel: ConservatoireSize: 3/4Solid spruce topSolid maple bodyStrongly...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 137899
$413
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Gewa Maestro 1 Violin 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Gewa Maestro 1 Violin 3/4

by Gewa
Student Intermediate Players School Programs
Key Feature:
• Good for small-handed adults
✓ PROS
  • • Good for small-handed adults
  • • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 546486
$406
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Alfred Stingl by Höfner THO-175-V SE Violin Set 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Alfred Stingl by Höfner THO-175-V SE Violin Set 3/4

by Alfred Stingl by Höfner
Student School Programs Youth Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Good for small-handed adults
✓ PROS
  • • Better projection than smaller sizes
  • • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 603541
$548
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Roth & Junius Europe Antiqued Violin Set 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Roth & Junius Europe Antiqued Violin Set 3/4

by Roth & Junius
Smaller Adults Student Intermediate Players
Key Feature:
• Good for small-handed adults
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
  • • Good transition size to full violin
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 516584
$472
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Gewa Maestro 2 Violin 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Gewa Maestro 2 Violin 3/4

by Gewa
School Programs Student Intermediate Players
Key Feature:
• Better projection than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Longer usage period
  • • Better projection than smaller sizes
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546500
$461
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Yamaha V7 SG34 Violin 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Yamaha V7 SG34 Violin 3/4

by Yamaha
Smaller Adults Student Youth Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Longer usage period
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
  • • Good transition size to full violin
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 111069
$868
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Gewa Ideale Violin Set 3/4 SC CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Gewa Ideale Violin Set 3/4 SC CB

by Gewa
Youth Orchestra Smaller Adults Intermediate Players
Key Feature:
• Better projection than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Good for small-handed adults
  • • Good transition size to full violin
✗ CONS
  • • Still temporary for most students
  • • Professional models less available

Gewa Ideale Violin Set 3/4 SC CBViolin SetSize: 3/4Fully solid violin made of European tonewoodsMedium flamedSolid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 546373
$428
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Gewa Allegro Violin Set 3/4 OC MB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Gewa Allegro Violin Set 3/4 OC MB

by Gewa
Youth Orchestra Student Smaller Adults
Key Feature:
• Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
✓ PROS
  • • Better projection than smaller sizes
  • • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
✗ CONS
  • • Compromise between size and sound
  • • May limit advanced repertoire

Gewa Allegro VL1 Violin Set 3/4 OC MBViolin SetSize: 3/4Violin made completely from solid European tonewoodsSolid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 472650
$373
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Karl Höfner Presto 3/4 Violin Outfit - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Karl Höfner Presto 3/4 Violin Outfit

by Karl Höfner
Intermediate Players School Programs Student
Key Feature:
• Longer usage period
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
  • • Good transition size to full violin
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 550894
$1,287
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Gewa Maestro 2 Violin Set 3/4 OC CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Gewa Maestro 2 Violin Set 3/4 OC CB

by Gewa
Smaller Adults Youth Orchestra Student
Key Feature:
• Better projection than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for ages 9-12 typically
  • • Good for small-handed adults
✗ CONS
  • • May limit advanced repertoire
  • • Limited resale market

Gewa Maestro 2 Violin Set 3/4 OC CBViolin SetSize: 3/4European tonewoodHand-selectedBack and sides made of solid well...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546501
$626
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gewa Maestro 6 Antiqued Violin 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Gewa Maestro 6 Antiqued Violin 3/4

by Gewa
Student Smaller Adults School Programs
Key Feature:
• Good for small-handed adults
✓ PROS
  • • Longer usage period
  • • Good for small-handed adults
✗ CONS
  • • Limited resale market
  • • May limit advanced repertoire

Gewa Maestro 6 Antiqued Violin 3/4Solid ViolinSize: 3/4Top: Solid spruceSolid maple bodyFlamed bottomEbony fingerboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 448659
$604
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Franz Sandner 601 Violin Set 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Franz Sandner 601 Violin Set 3/4

by Franz Sandner
School Programs Intermediate Players Smaller Adults
Key Feature:
• Better projection than smaller sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Longer usage period
  • • Good transition size to full violin
✗ CONS
  • • 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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 399324
$1,208
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 3/4 and 7/8 violins typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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