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Best Scala Vilagio Acoustic Violins 2026

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Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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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 Franz Sandner Hidersine Roth & Junius Edgar Russ - Sound of Cremona Thomann Ernst Heinrich Roth Yamaha Bernd Hiller & Sohn
Scala Vilagio D.H. Guarneri del Gesu 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Scala Vilagio D.H. Guarneri del Gesu 4/4

by Scala Vilagio
Folk World Music Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral lead voice
✓ PROS
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Competitive performance field
  • • Regular maintenance needed

Scala Vilagio D.H. Guarneri del Gesu 4/4ViolinGuarneri del Gesu ModelSize: 4/4Body length: 357 mmMade from carefully...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 578100
$5,489
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Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Violin G2 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Violin G2 4/4

by Scala Vilagio
World Music Country Folk
Key Feature:
• Most versatile bowed instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to climate and handling
  • • Competitive performance field

Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Violin G2 4/4Orchestra ViolinGuarneri modelSize: 4/4Solid spruce topBeautifully flamed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569056
$3,289
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Scala Vilagio H.L. Guarneri del G. Premium - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Scala Vilagio H.L. Guarneri del G. Premium

by Scala Vilagio
Classical World Music Country
Key Feature:
• Wide range of musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
  • • Regular maintenance needed
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Scala Vilagio H.L. Guarneri del G. PremiumViolinGuarneri del Gesu Premium ModelSize: 4/4Finest ebony fittingsHandmade...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 560279
$10,890
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Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Baroque Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Baroque Violin

by Scala Vilagio
World Music Folk Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide range of musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to climate and handling
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Baroque Violin4/4 ViolinViolin with modern playing scale and stylistic elements of the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 536881
$4,389
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Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Eclat Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Eclat Violin

by Scala Vilagio
Jazz Country World Music
Key Feature:
• Most versatile bowed instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
✗ CONS
  • • Competitive performance field
  • • Regular maintenance needed

Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Eclat ViolinViolinModel According to StradivariBuilt by Ryszard Osowski with the finest...

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 528443
$4,059
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Scala Vilagio Bohemia M.R. Maggini Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Scala Vilagio Bohemia M.R. Maggini Violin

by Scala Vilagio
Folk Solo Performance Country
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral lead voice
✓ PROS
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
  • • Wide range of musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive quality instruments
  • • Regular maintenance needed

Scala Vilagio Bohemia M.R. Maggini ViolinViolinSize: 4/4Inspired by Giovanni Paolo MagginiSelected first-class solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 547058
$5,005
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Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Violin S2 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Violin S2 4/4

by Scala Vilagio
Country Folk Classical
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, expressive upper register
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
  • • Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to climate and handling
  • • Requires years to master technique

Scala Vilagio Scuola Italiana Violin S2 4/4Orchestra ViolinModel StradivariSize: 4/4Solid spruce topSolidbeautifully...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 569055
$3,509
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Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Avance Solo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Avance Solo

by Scala Vilagio
Country Classical Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Most versatile bowed instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
  • • Wide range of musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Regular maintenance needed
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Avance SoloSolo ViolinModel According to StradivariBuilt by Ryszard Osowski with the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 528438
$7,029
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Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Eloge Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Eloge Violin

by Scala Vilagio
Classical Folk Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Requires years to master technique
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Eloge ViolinViolinModel according to GuarneriMade by Ryszard Osowski with precise...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 528446
$3,509
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Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Superieur Solo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Superieur Solo

by Scala Vilagio
Country Solo Performance Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most versatile bowed instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to climate and handling
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Superieur SoloSolo ViolinModel according to GuarneriMade by Ryszard Osowski with the finest...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528435
$9,889
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Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Lumiere Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Lumiere Violin

by Scala Vilagio
World Music Jazz Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
  • • Wide range of musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Regular maintenance needed
  • • Expensive quality instruments

Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Lumiere ViolinViolinModel according to GuarneriMade by Ryszard Osowski with the finest...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528440
$5,269
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Scala Vilagio Bohemia P.R. Concert Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Scala Vilagio Bohemia P.R. Concert Violin

by Scala Vilagio
Jazz Solo Performance Classical
Key Feature:
• Wide range of musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, expressive upper register
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Requires years to master technique
  • • Competitive performance field

Scala Vilagio Bohemia P.R. Concert ViolinConcert ViolinTop: selected solid spruceBeautifully flamed solid maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546504
$3,399
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Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Kochanski 1741 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Kochanski 1741

by Scala Vilagio
Jazz Classical Folk
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral lead voice
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of musical styles
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive quality instruments
  • • Regular maintenance needed

Scala Vilagio R.O. Guarneri Kochanski 1741ViolinR.O. Guarneri del Gesu ‘Kochanski’ 1741Built in the style of the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588220
$14,190
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Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Lumiere Violin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Lumiere Violin

by Scala Vilagio
Jazz Solo Performance Country
Key Feature:
• Wide range of musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
  • • Most versatile bowed instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to climate and handling
  • • Requires years to master technique

Scala Vilagio R.O. Stradivari Lumiere ViolinViolinModel According to StradivariBuilt by Ryszard Osowski with the finest...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528442
$5,269
Buy at Thomann View Details
Scala Vilagio Bohemia Performance Violin 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Scala Vilagio Bohemia Performance Violin 4/4

by Scala Vilagio
Classical Solo Performance Country
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, expressive upper register
✓ PROS
  • • Essential orchestral lead voice
  • • Rich solo and ensemble repertoire
✗ CONS
  • • Requires years to master technique
  • • Sensitive to climate and handling

Scala Vilagio Bohemia Performance Violin 4/4ViolinSize: 4/4Selected first-class solid spruce topDistinctive flamed...

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 546471
$1,648
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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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