Howard Core Academy A15E Model Violin Outfit

The Core Academy Violin is a dependable, high-quality student instrument crafted entirely from 100% European tonewoods. Designed for developing players, it offers a rich, balanced tone with excellent clarity and projection. The combination of a flamed maple back and sides with a spruce top ensures both visual appeal and tonal depth, giving students a violin that looks as beautiful as it sounds.

Built with traditional craftsmanship, the Core Academy Violin features inlaid purfling for structural integrity, an ebony fingerboard, nut, and saddle for durability, and smooth ebony pegs for reliable tuning. Its French-fitted bridge and composite tailpiece with integrated fine tuners make it easy to adjust and play, while the side-mounted chinrest provides comfortable positioning for long practice or performance sessions.

Ideal for beginners and advancing students, this violin offers consistent performance, quality materials, and precise setup—everything a player needs to build solid technique and musical confidence.

Key Features

• 100% European tonewoods for superior resonance and tone
• Flamed maple back and sides with solid spruce top
• Inlaid purfling for strength and classic design
• Ebony fingerboard, nut, saddle, pegs, and endbutton
• French bridge for optimal tonal transfer
• Composite tailpiece with four built-in fine tuners
• Side-mounted chinrest for comfortable playing
• Strung with D’Addario Prelude strings

Specifications

Top: Spruce
Back & Sides: Flamed Maple
Fingerboard & Fittings: Ebony (Fingerboard, Nut, Saddle, Pegs, Endbutton)
Bridge: French Bridge
Tailpiece: Composite with Integrated Fine Tuners
Chinrest: Side-Mount Style
Strings: D’Addario Prelude
Purfling: Inlaid
Tone Quality: Clear, Balanced, and Resonant
Ideal For: Beginner to advancing students