Budget Cellos and Violins including 7/8, 3/4 from Zelia

Our Recommended Instruments for Beginners and Young Players

As important as the choice of instrument is the set up: quality of tone and ease of playing depend on this. The right strings, a well cut bridge, suitable position of the sound post, a bow with strength and flexibility - are all examples of what a well-adjusted instrument needs. As well as full-size (4/4), consideration may also be given to 7/8, 3/4, 1/2 or other size cellos and violins.

Violins

From the many makes of violin available, from various countries, we have pre-selected instruments that offer the best sound and value for money.

We recommend the Eastman range for budget violins. They are excellent tonally and maintain a consistent level of quality. We offer them with upgraded strings, a good bow and a shaped or an oblong case.

Old Violins

From about £800, we recommend and offer old violins. Each one has been individually selected and restored. An old violin is a piece of history - that can be sensed in the sound quality. A good investment that will hold its value. (See the Medio Fino and Caussin Vosges violins.)