Best Acoustic Violins for Professional 2026
Perfect acoustic violins for professional - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Alfred Stingl by Höfner THO-175-V SE Violin Set 4/4
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
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Edgar Russ Ysaye Guarneri 1740
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...
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4.5/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 586428
$40,700
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Walter Mahr Ornamented Baroque Violin 4/4
by
Walter Mahr
World Music
Country
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide range of musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of musical styles
- • Most versatile bowed instrument
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to climate and handling
- • Expensive quality instruments
Walter Mahr Ornamented Baroque Violin 4/4Carved 4/4 Baroque ViolinMade in Germany in the workshop of master violin...
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4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 595711
$3,069
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Scala Vilagio S.I. Orchestra Violin Strad.
Classical
Country
World Music
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, expressive upper register
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of musical styles
- • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
- • Expensive quality instruments
- • Requires years to master technique
Scala Vilagio S.I. Orchestra Violin Strad.ViolinStradivari modelSize: 4/4Selected solid spruce topOne-piecebeautifully...
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4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610469
$4,499
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Franz Sandner Concerto 800 Strad. Violin 4/4
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...
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4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600141
$2,178
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Gu/Bw
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
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Viotti 1709
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
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610802
$1,749
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Hidersine Nobile Violin Set Stradivari
by
Hidersine
Folk
Solo Performance
Classical
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral lead voice
✓ PROS
- • Most versatile bowed instrument
- • Wide range of musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Requires years to master technique
- • Competitive performance field
Hidersine Nobile Violin Set Stradivari4/4 Violin SetCompletely made of solid wood from well-seasoned European...
⭐
4.8/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610805
$1,506
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Eastman Albert Nebel Violin VL601G+
by
Eastman
Jazz
Solo Performance
Country
Key Feature:
• Most versatile bowed instrument
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of musical styles
- • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
- • Regular maintenance needed
- • Requires years to master technique
Eastman Albert Nebel Violin VL601G+Violin with PickupSize: 4/4Guarneri model with a pickup system embedded in the...
⭐
4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 614271
$1,309
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Violin Set GE
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
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viol. Set 4/4
by
Hidersine
Country
Jazz
Classical
Key Feature:
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of musical styles
- • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
- • Regular maintenance needed
- • Requires years to master technique
Hidersine Venezia Antiqued Viol. Set 4/44/4 Violin SetSolidhandcrafted spruce topSolid handcrafted maple back and...
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610815
$548
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Scala Vilagio S.I. Orchestra Violin Guarneri
Jazz
Country
World Music
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral lead voice
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of musical styles
- • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
- • Requires years to master technique
- • Expensive quality instruments
Scala Vilagio S.I. Orchestra Violin GuarneriOrchestra Violin 4/4Guarneri modelSelected solid spruce...
⭐
4.9/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610465
$4,499
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.
