Best selling Bowed string instruments from Stentor

On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Stentor products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.

1. Stentor Conservatoire

The Stentor Conservatoire Violin Outfit is chosen by players at the intermediate level and is often recommended by teachers as a starter instrument for students. It offers a high standard at a reasonable price. The instrument is crafted using an internal mold that allows for a detailed and precise assembly of the body. The Conservatoire features a carved spruce top and carved flamed maple back and sides, all finished with Stentor's Shellax varnish, developed over many years. With ebony fittings and traditionally inlaid purfling, this responsive instrument is a high-quality choice that is often praised for its sound. The package includes a selected wooden bow with natural white horsehair and a fully mounted ebony frog, as well as a luxurious, lightweight, rectangular case with an integrated lid, carrying strap, music pocket, hygrometer, and case cover. High-quality rosin is also included. 

2. Stentor Elysia

The Stentor Elysia is one of the high-quality orchestral models from Stentor. These are excellent handcrafted instruments made from selected and grained tonewoods. The Stentor Elysia viola is produced in a specialized workshop within the Stentor factory, where the most skilled craftsmen work under the strict supervision of a master in a traditional violin-making environment that has been familiar to luthiers for centuries. The result is a fine instrument with outstanding craftsmanship and exceptional sound. The viola is hand-carved from solid tonewoods, finished with a hand-applied traditional shellac varnish, and equipped with professional-quality branded strings. 

3. Stentor Verona set

The Verona is an enhanced, high-quality instrument for advanced students, positioned between the Conservatoire and the Messina in the Stentor series. It is carved from solid tonewoods, featuring a carefully thickened front and back for improved sound, and is equipped with an ebony fingerboard, pegs, saddle, and nut. The violin is finished with a hand-applied Shellax varnish that highlights the natural appearance of the wood. This high-quality setup includes a fully silver-plated Brazilwood bow with mother-of-pearl inlays, whale bone-effect lapping, and a Parisienne eye, all selected and tested for quality. Additionally, it comes in a luxurious, elongated, lightweight case with a padded interior, brass fittings, a YKK quality zipper, and an integrated cover. Winner of the 2017 MIA Trusted Music Store Award in the Strings / String Instruments category. 

4. Stentor Arcadia

The Stentor Arcadia is the flagship model of Stentor's high-quality orchestral instruments. These are outstanding, handcrafted instruments carved from the finest, richly grained tonewoods. The Stentor Arcadia violin is produced in a specialized workshop within the Stentor factory, where the most skilled craftsmen work under the strict supervision of a master in a traditional violin-making environment that has been familiar to luthiers for centuries. The exceptional sound is unique to each instrument and reflects the individuality of each one. The violin is finished with a hand-applied traditional shellac varnish and is equipped with Pirastro strings. All instruments are individually adjusted in the workshop. 

5. Stentor Student II

The Stentor Student II Viola is recommended by teachers and music services for its quality and reliability. The viola is made from solid tonewoods in the unique workshop environment of Stentor, resulting in an instrument with a good tone, appealing sound, and dependable performance. The pegs, nut, and saddle are made of ebony, and the viola is equipped with flexible core strings and a high-quality composite tailpiece with an integrated adjustment mechanism. All our instruments feature an inlaid edge trim. The Stentor Student II is the ideal viola for beginners and comes complete with a lightweight case covered in burgundy red fabric with safety reflectors: interior features include an accessory pocket, two bow holders, and a case cover; carrying straps, a music pocket in the lid, and an external pocket for the shoulder rest. Also included is a high-quality wooden bow with natural horsehair and a fully mounted ebony frog. 

6. Stentor harlequin

Harlequin is a range of colored violins of good quality. The violins are carved from solid tonewoods with quality fittings. They offer style and a good sound and are available in a variety of sparkling, attractive colors in a robust design. All Harlequin violins are checked for correct measurements. The colored Harlequin violins come with a lightweight shaped case that includes a music compartment and an external shoulder rest. A high-quality wooden bow is included in the package. This violin offers excellent value for money and is a top choice both for its appearance and its outstanding craftsmanship. 

7. Stentor Violin 4/4, Handmade ProSeries Arcadia, Pernambuco bow, DeLu

The outfit of the Stentor Arcadia Violin leaves nothing to be desired. This traditionally crafted 4/4 violin is made from the highest quality materials and is built exclusively in the master department of the Stentor workshops, then refined in England. The hand-applied shellac finish enhances a warm and resonant sound. The high-quality Pernambuco bow with silver fittings is covered with genuine horsehair, and the ebony frog with a notch features the renowned Parisian eye. The violin also benefits acoustically from the premium Aubert bridge and Pirastro Tonica strings. A modern, sturdy polycarbonate case with backpack straps, a sheet music compartment, and a removable accessory pocket completes the outfit. 

8. Stentor Student I Set

The Stentor Student I is the ideal entry-level instrument for violin students. This instrument offers reliable, consistent performance and a good sound that enhances the student's learning process. Each instrument is carved from solid tonewoods, featuring an inlaid edge, high-quality Pau Rosa pegs, and an ebonized, straight-grained fingerboard. It is equipped with a high-quality bridge and a tailpiece with integrated adjusters. The package includes a reliable wooden bow and a well-designed, lightweight case with a padded interior, an exterior pocket for the shoulder rest and sheet music, a bow holder, and rosin, as well as backpack carrying straps. 

9. Stentor Viola 14" (1/2), Student I, Set

10. Stentor Violin 1/10, Student I, Set

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