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Best Acoustic Violins for Folk 2025

Perfect acoustic violins for folk - easy to play and learn on

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
Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Gu/Bw - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Gu/Bw

by Roth & Junius
Jazz Solo Performance World Music
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral lead voice
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
✗ CONS
  • • Competitive performance field
  • • Regular maintenance needed

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Gu/BwOrchestra ViolinSize: 4/4Guarneri modelcompletely made of solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610138
$846
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Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Viotti 1709 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Viotti 1709

by Scala Vilagio
World Music Classical Jazz
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, expressive upper register
✓ PROS
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
  • • Wide range of musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive quality instruments
  • • Sensitive to climate and handling

Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Viotti 1709ViolinSize: 4/4Handmade by Ryszard Osowski in the finest craftsmanship in...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588203
$14,190
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Hidersine Veracini Violin Set 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Hidersine Veracini Violin Set 4/4

by Hidersine
Jazz Folk Classical
Key Feature:
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
✓ PROS
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive quality instruments
  • • Requires years to master technique

Hidersine Veracini Violin Set 4/44/4 Violin SetSolidhandcrafted spruce topSolid handcrafted maple back and sidesEbony...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610807
$658
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Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Edgar Russ Ysaye Guarneri 1740 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Edgar Russ Ysaye Guarneri 1740

by Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona
Classical Jazz World Music
Key Feature:
• Most versatile bowed instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
  • • Wide range of musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Competitive performance field
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Edgar Russ Ysaye Guarneri 1740ViolinHandcrafted master violin by master violin maker...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 586428
$40,700
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Hidersine Melodioso Violin Set Guarneri - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Hidersine Melodioso Violin Set Guarneri

by Hidersine
Solo Performance Folk Country
Key Feature:
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
✗ CONS
  • • Requires years to master technique
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Hidersine Melodioso Violin Set Guarneri4/4 Violin SetCompletely made of solid wood from well-seasoned European...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610797
$1,749
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Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set SB

by Roth & Junius
Classical Country World Music
Key Feature:
• Wide range of musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive quality instruments
  • • Regular maintenance needed

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set SB*Bundle offer comprising*, Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610150
$908
Buy at Thomann View Details
Alfred Stingl by Höfner THO-175-V SE Violin Set 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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

by Alfred Stingl by Höfner
Folk Jazz Country
Key Feature:
• Most versatile bowed instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive quality instruments
  • • Regular maintenance needed

Alfred Stingl by Höfner THO-175-V SE Violin Set 4/4Violin SetSize: 4/4Solid violinSlightly flamedGold-brown...

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 603538
$548
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Conrad Götz Signature Cantonate 123 Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
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Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set GE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set GE

by Roth & Junius
Classical Country Folk
Key Feature:
• Most versatile bowed instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to climate and handling
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set GE*Bundle offer comprising*, Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610149
$878
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walter Mahr Lion`s Head Violin 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Walter Mahr Lion`s Head Violin 4/4

by Walter Mahr
Solo Performance Classical World Music
Key Feature:
• Wide range of musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
✗ CONS
  • • Requires years to master technique
  • • Regular maintenance needed

Walter Mahr Lion`s Head Violin 4/4Lion's Head Violin 4/4Made in Germany in the workshop of master luthier Walter...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595701
$2,629
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Franz Sandner 100th Anniversary Violin 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Franz Sandner 100th Anniversary Violin 4/4

by Franz Sandner
Solo Performance World Music Country
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral lead voice
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
✗ CONS
  • • Competitive performance field
  • • Sensitive to climate and handling

Franz Sandner 100th Anniversary Violin 4/44/4 ViolinOrchestra violin for the 100th anniversary of the Franz Sandner...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600140
$1,978
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Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set GB

by Roth & Junius
Jazz Country Folk
Key Feature:
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
✗ CONS
  • • Competitive performance field
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set GB*Bundle offer comprising*, Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610147
$908
Buy at Thomann View Details
Franz Sandner Concerto 800 Strad. Violin 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Franz Sandner Concerto 800 Strad. Violin 4/4

by Franz Sandner
Jazz Solo Performance World Music
Key Feature:
• Wide range of musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
  • • Competitive performance field
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Franz Sandner Concerto 800 Strad. Violin 4/44/4 ViolinConcert violinStradivari modelFine-grained solid spruce...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600141
$2,178
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hidersine Preciso Violin Set Stradivari - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Hidersine Preciso Violin Set Stradivari

by Hidersine
Country World Music Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Most versatile bowed instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
✗ CONS
  • • Requires years to master technique
  • • Regular maintenance needed

Hidersine Preciso Violin Set StradivariViolin SetSize: 4/4Completely made of solid wood from well-seasoned European...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610802
$1,749
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hidersine Edwin Whitmarsh Violin Set 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Hidersine Edwin Whitmarsh Violin Set 4/4

by Hidersine
Country Folk Classical
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, expressive upper register
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Regular maintenance needed
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Hidersine Edwin Whitmarsh Violin Set 4/4Violin SetSize: 4/4Completely made of solid wood in the style of Edwin...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611364
$1,098
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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.

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