Best Stentor products in the Bowed string instruments category

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 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, saddle, and chin rest 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 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 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. 

2. 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. 

3. Stentor Conservatoire

The Stentor Conservatoire Cello Outfit is chosen by players from the intermediate level and is often recommended by teachers as a beginner instrument for students. It offers a high standard at a reasonable price. The instrument is hand-carved from attractive, selected tonewoods and comes with a lightweight hard case and a good quality bow. The Conservatoire features a carved spruce front and a carved flamed maple back and sides, finished with Stentor's Shellax varnish. With ebony fittings and traditionally inlaid purfling, this is a high-quality cello outfit. The package includes a selected wooden bow with natural horsehair and a fully mounted ebony frog, as well as a lightweight hard case with an integrated cover and carrying straps. 

4. Stentor harlequin

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

5. Stentor Student II Set

The Stentor Student II Violin is recommended by teachers and music services for its quality and reliability. The violin is crafted from solid tonewoods in Stentor's unique workshop environment, resulting in an instrument with a good tone, appealing sound, and dependable performance. The pegs, nut, and saddle are made of ebony, and the violin is equipped with flexible brand strings and a high-quality composite tailpiece with integrated adjustment screws. The Stentor Student II is the ideal violin for beginners and comes with a lightweight case featuring a burgundy integral lid with safety reflectors: interior includes an accessory pocket, two bow holders, and a case cover; carrying straps, a music pocket in the lid, and an exterior pocket for the shoulder rest. 

6. 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. 

7. Stentor Elysia

The Stentor Elysia is one of the high-quality orchestra models from Stentor. These are excellent handcrafted instruments made from selected and grained tonewoods. The Stentor Elysia violin is produced in a specialized workshop within the Stentor factory, where the most skilled craftsmen work under the close 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 excellent sound. The violin is handcrafted from solid tonewoods and finished with a handmade traditional shellac varnish that enhances the unique appearance of each instrument. All instruments are individually adjusted in the workshop. 

8. Stentor Student I

The Stentor Student I is the ideal entry-level instrument for viola 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 inlaid edge trim and high-quality pegs, as well as a Pau Rosa 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, rosin, and backpack straps. 

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

10. Stentor Messina

The Stentor Messina is the first Stentor series of high-quality orchestral models. These are excellent handcrafted instruments carved from selected and grained tonewoods. The Stentor Messina viola is produced in a specialized workshop within the Stentor factory, where the most skilled individual workers create under the close 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 finished with a hand-applied traditional shellac varnish and is equipped with professional-quality brand strings. All instruments are individually assembled in the workshop.