Best Conrad Götz Acoustic Violins 2025

Premium Conrad Götz acoustic violins - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Classical For Folk For Country For Jazz For World Music For Solo Performance

BRANDS: Gewa Scala Vilagio Conrad Götz Karl Höfner Stentor Hidersine Franz Sandner Roth & Junius Thomann Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Yamaha Ernst Heinrich Roth Bernd Hiller & Sohn

Conrad Götz Signature Audition 98 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Conrad Götz Signature Audition 98 Violin

by Conrad Götz

World Music Solo Performance Jazz

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Most versatile bowed instrument
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• Requires years to master technique
• Sensitive to climate and handling

Conrad Götz Signature Audition 98 Violin4/4 ViolinMade in GermanyThe Signature Series comes with 10 - 15% less...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 559695

$988

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Heritage Contemp. 125F Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Conrad Götz Heritage Contemp. 125F Violin

by Conrad Götz

Classical Jazz Folk

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Essential orchestral lead voice
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire

✗ CONS

• Regular maintenance needed
• Expensive quality instruments

Conrad Götz Heritage Contemp. 125F ViolinViolinSize: 4/4Maximum minimalist and modern design with the best...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575174

$2,299

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Signature Metropol 115 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Conrad Götz Signature Metropol 115 Violin

by Conrad Götz

World Music Country Jazz

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Brilliant, expressive upper register

✗ CONS

• Regular maintenance needed
• Competitive performance field

Conrad Götz Signature Metropol 115 ViolinViolinSize: 4/4Made in GermanyThe Signature Series comes with 10 - 15% less...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 559680

$1,428

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 125F Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 125F Violin

by Conrad Götz

Folk Classical World Music

Key Feature:

• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire

✓ PROS

• Brilliant, expressive upper register
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire

✗ CONS

• Competitive performance field
• Regular maintenance needed

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 125F ViolinViolinSize: 4/4For the highest demands - professional quality finish with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 575184

$2,519

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Signature Menuett 98 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Conrad Götz Signature Menuett 98 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Classical Solo Performance Country

Key Feature:

• Essential orchestral lead voice

✓ PROS

• Essential orchestral lead voice
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to climate and handling
• Expensive quality instruments

Conrad Götz Signature Menuett 98 Violin4/4 ViolinMade in GermanyThe Signature Series provides 10-15% less...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 559728

$988

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Heritage Menuett 93 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Conrad Götz Heritage Menuett 93 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Classical Solo Performance Folk

Key Feature:

• Brilliant, expressive upper register

✓ PROS

• Most versatile bowed instrument
• Essential orchestral lead voice

✗ CONS

• Competitive performance field
• Regular maintenance needed

Conrad Götz Heritage Menuett 93 Violin 4/4Violin4/4 sizeMade in GermanyBalanced soundBackneck and sides made of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 365751

$802

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Signature Cantonate 136 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Conrad Götz Signature Cantonate 136 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Solo Performance Classical Country

Key Feature:

• Most versatile bowed instrument

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Essential orchestral lead voice

✗ CONS

• Expensive quality instruments
• Competitive performance field

Conrad Götz Signature Cantonate 136 Violin4/4 ViolinPremium instrumentMade in GermanyThe Signature Series provides...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 559703

$3,289

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 136 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 136 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Classical Jazz Folk

Key Feature:

• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire

✓ PROS

• Essential orchestral lead voice
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• Regular maintenance needed
• Expensive quality instruments

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 136 ViolinViolinSize: 4/4Premium instrumentBalanced throughout the entire sound...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 365764

$2,849

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Signature Cantonate 123 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Conrad Götz Signature Cantonate 123 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Country Jazz Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire

✓ PROS

• Essential orchestral lead voice
• Brilliant, expressive upper register

✗ CONS

• Regular maintenance needed
• Competitive performance field

Conrad Götz Signature Cantonate 123 ViolinViolinSize: 4/4The Signature Series comes with 10-15% less weight and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 601963

$2,134

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 140 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 140 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Solo Performance Jazz Folk

Key Feature:

• Most versatile bowed instrument

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Most versatile bowed instrument

✗ CONS

• Requires years to master technique
• Expensive quality instruments

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 140 ViolinViolinSize: 4/4Premium instrumentTonally balanced across the entire sound...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575199

$3,509

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Heritage Bohemia 108 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Conrad Götz Heritage Bohemia 108 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Jazz Folk Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire

✓ PROS

• Most versatile bowed instrument
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire

✗ CONS

• Competitive performance field
• Expensive quality instruments

Conrad Götz Heritage Bohemia 108 ViolinViolinSize: 4/4Made in GermanyTraditionalelegant design and modern featuresDark...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 479001

$1,318

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Heritage Golden State 130 Vn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Conrad Götz Heritage Golden State 130 Vn

by Conrad Götz

World Music Folk Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Most versatile bowed instrument

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Most versatile bowed instrument

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to climate and handling
• Regular maintenance needed

Conrad Götz Heritage Golden State 130 VnViolinSize: 4/4Balancedsoft and clear soundBackneck and sides made of European...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 365761

$2,409

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Heritage Metropol 115 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Conrad Götz Heritage Metropol 115 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Country Solo Performance World Music

Key Feature:

• Essential orchestral lead voice

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Essential orchestral lead voice

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to climate and handling
• Regular maintenance needed

Conrad Götz Heritage Metropol 115 ViolinViolinSize 4/4Perfectly balanced in toneBackneck and sides made of European...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 365756

$1,264

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Heritage Menuett 98 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Conrad Götz Heritage Menuett 98 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Country Solo Performance Classical

Key Feature:

• Essential orchestral lead voice

✓ PROS

• Most versatile bowed instrument
• Brilliant, expressive upper register

✗ CONS

• Regular maintenance needed
• Requires years to master technique

Conrad Götz Heritage Menuett 98 ViolinViolinSize: 4/4The violin is equipped with ebony and an original Götz chinrest...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 559726

$802

Buy at Thomann View Details

Conrad Götz Signature Contemp. 123 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Conrad Götz Signature Contemp. 123 Violin

by Conrad Götz

Jazz Solo Performance World Music

Key Feature:

• Most versatile bowed instrument

✓ PROS

• Brilliant, expressive upper register
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to climate and handling
• Requires years to master technique

Conrad Götz Signature Contemp. 123 ViolinViolinSize: 4/4Maximum reduced and modern design with the best...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 559699

$1,969

Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Acoustic 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 acoustic 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.

Best Conrad Götz Acoustic Violins 2025

Conrad Götz Signature Audition 98 Violin

Conrad Götz Heritage Contemp. 125F Violin

Conrad Götz Signature Metropol 115 Violin

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 125F Violin

Conrad Götz Signature Menuett 98 Violin

Conrad Götz Heritage Menuett 93 Violin

Conrad Götz Signature Cantonate 136 Violin

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 136 Violin

Conrad Götz Signature Cantonate 123 Violin

Conrad Götz Heritage Cantonate 140 Violin

Conrad Götz Heritage Bohemia 108 Violin

Conrad Götz Heritage Golden State 130 Vn

Conrad Götz Heritage Metropol 115 Violin

Conrad Götz Heritage Menuett 98 Violin

Conrad Götz Signature Contemp. 123 Violin

How to Choose the Best Acoustic Violins

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying acoustic violins?

How much should I spend on acoustic violins?

Are expensive acoustic violins worth the investment?

What are the best brands for acoustic violins?

Should I buy acoustic violins online or in-store?

Related Best Lists

Best Acoustic Violas

Best Acoustic Cellos

Best Triangles

Best Piano Accordions

Best Electric Violins and Violas

Best Timpanis

Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Functional Cookies

Marketing Cookies