Howard Core Select CS2350 Model Violin Outfit

The Howard Core Select Violin exemplifies refined European craftsmanship and tonal elegance, crafted from spruce and maple tonewoods that have been air-dried for over a decade. Each instrument is hand-carved and finished with a luminous, light gold-amber spirit varnish—expertly antiqued to reveal the natural figure of the wood. The result is a violin that not only looks timeless but also sings with depth, warmth, and clarity.

Engineered for advancing and pre-professional musicians, the Core Select Violin offers a balanced, medium-dark tonal palette with impressive projection and expressive responsiveness. Its tonal character combines warmth and brilliance, supporting both lyrical phrasing and dynamic articulation in solo, chamber, or orchestral settings. Every detail—from its precise arching to its delicate varnish shading—reflects the care and expertise that define the Howard Core Select line.

Professionally fitted with ebony Parisian-eye pegs, Guarneri-style chinrest, and a Despiau “B” level French bridge, this model is strung with Thomastik Dominant A, D, & G strings and a Pirastro Gold Label E to achieve tonal balance and radiant projection. Combining meticulous setup and artistry, the Core Select Violin is a dependable, expressive instrument that inspires musical growth and performance confidence.

Key Features
• Crafted from 10-year air-dried European spruce and maple
• Hand-applied light gold-amber spirit varnish, tastefully antiqued
• Rich, resonant tone with medium-dark character and strong projection
• Despiau “B” level French bridge for optimal resonance
• Ebony Parisian-eye fittings and Guarneri-style chinrest
• Thomastik Dominant A, D, G strings with Pirastro Gold Label E
• Ideal for advancing students and pre-professional players

Specifications

Size: 4/4 (Full Size)
Top: European Spruce (Air-Dried 10+ Years)
Back & Sides: European Maple (Air-Dried 10+ Years)
Varnish: Hand-Applied Light Gold-Amber Spirit Varnish
Bridge: Despiau “B” Level French Bridge
Fingerboard & Fittings: Ebony (Parisian-Eye Design)
Chinrest: Ebony Guarneri Model
Strings: Thomastik Dominant A, D, G + Pirastro Gold Label E
Tone Quality: Rich, Warm, and Resonant with Strong Projection
Setup: Professionally Adjusted by Howard Core Workshop