Howard Core Select CS2900S Model Violin Outfit

The Core Select CS2900 Stradivari Model Violin stands as a masterful example of modern violin-making excellence. Handcrafted in the distinguished workshop of Ming Jiang Zhu, a Violin Society of America (VSA) Gold Medal-winning maker, this model unites European tonal tradition with refined craftsmanship and contemporary precision.

Built on a classic Stradivari pattern, the CS2900 produces a luminous, projecting tone marked by a shimmering upper register and remarkable clarity. Its voice combines warmth, depth, and brilliance—offering expressive flexibility suited for soloists, chamber performers, and advanced students alike. Each instrument is constructed from carefully seasoned European spruce and flamed maple, selected for acoustic richness and long-term stability. The hand-applied, tastefully antiqued varnish enhances both tonal openness and visual elegance.

Professionally fitted with boxwood fittings, a Guarneri-style chinrest, and an Aubert Mirecourt bridge, the CS2900 ensures refined balance and responsive articulation. Strung with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings, it achieves superb projection and tonal complexity, performing effortlessly in any venue or ensemble context.

Each violin is expertly adjusted by Core Select’s luthiers to deliver optimal resonance, tonal balance, and ease of play. Every instrument undergoes meticulous inspection to ensure professional performance readiness right out of the case.

Key Features
• Handcrafted in the workshop of Ming Jiang Zhu, VSA Gold Medal-winning maker
• Stradivari pattern offering bright, elegant projection and tonal depth
• Crafted from seasoned European spruce and flamed maple tonewoods
• Light amber-brown antiqued varnish highlighting fine craftsmanship
• Fitted with boxwood components and Guarneri-style chinrest
• Equipped with an Aubert Mirecourt bridge and Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings
• Professionally adjusted for balance, resonance, and clarity
• 4/4 size only

Specifications

Size: 4/4 (Full Size)
Model: Stradivari Pattern
Top: Seasoned European Spruce
Back & Sides: Flamed European Maple
Varnish: Light Amber-Brown, Tastefully Antiqued Finish
Bridge: Aubert Mirecourt
Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi (Loop-End E)
Fittings: Boxwood with Guarneri-Style Chinrest
Tone Quality: Bright, Full, and Dynamic
Setup: Professionally Adjusted by Core Select Workshop