Howard Core Select CS1350 Model Violin Outfit

The Howard Core Select Violin blends European refinement with the precision of modern craftsmanship, creating a beautifully balanced instrument that looks as captivating as it sounds. Built from European spruce and Chinese maple, this violin is finished with a light gold-brown to gold-amber hand-applied spirit varnish, tastefully antiqued to bring out the natural figure and depth of the tonewoods.

Its voice is medium-dark, rich, and clear, offering warmth without sacrificing brilliance. The tone projects easily while retaining a lyrical character—perfect for advanced students, chamber musicians, and performing artists seeking an expressive yet dependable violin.

Professionally adjusted with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings, the Howard Core Select Violin delivers powerful resonance, clarity, and responsiveness under the bow. With its refined tonal palette and elegant design, it represents an exceptional value in the professional-grade violin category.

Key Features
• Handcrafted from European spruce and Chinese maple
• Light gold-brown to gold-amber antiqued varnish for tonal depth and beauty
• Medium-dark tone with clear projection and expressive warmth
• Ebony Parisian-eye fittings and Guarneri-style chinrest
• Despiau “C” level French bridge for precise tonal transfer
• Strung with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings for brilliance and control

Specifications

Size: 4/4 (Full Size)
Top: European Spruce
Back & Sides: Chinese Maple
Varnish: Hand-Applied Light Gold-Brown to Gold-Amber Spirit Varnish
Fingerboard & Fittings: Ebony with Parisian-Eye Pegs and Guarneri-Model Chinrest
Bridge: Despiau “C” Level French Bridge
Tailpiece: Ebony Tailpiece with Fine Tuners
Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi
Tone Quality: Medium-Dark, Clear, and Projective
Setup: Professionally Adjusted by Howard Core Workshop