The perfect choice for advancing players. This Hidersine Veracini Finetune Violin is a stunning instrument capable of taking players to the highest grade and beyond. The beautiful hand-carving of each part of the instrument creates a sonically rich core with a full and mature tone ideal for an accomplished ensemble performance. The Wittners Finetune pegs are a monumental addition to the Hidersine Veracini as they give you much more control and accuracy whilst you are tuning. This outfit includes a fully-mounted bulletwood bow with ebony frog Hidersine rosin and a oblong styrofoam case with accessory compartment and music pocket. Tuning Has Never Been Easier! Wittners Finetune pegs are a revelation for players of all standards! The clever German-engineering in Wittners Finetune pegs allows you to turn the internally geared peg in a controlled way without the main shaft of the peg ever losing contact with the pegbox. This means you can make accurate tiny increases or decreases in pitch. Getting your instrument in tune and keeping it there has never been easier! The Beauty of Ebony Hidersine Veracini violins benefit from a genuine ebony fingerboard and chin rest. This hardwood has traditionally been used for hundreds of years due to its truly long-lasting properties. Genuine ebony doesnt mark pit or wear out under lengthy playing periods. Ebony should remain structurally intact for a very long time and it will also feel smooth on the fingers and chin helping make the playing experience more all round enjoyable. Seasoned Maple Hidersine Veracini violins use seasoned maple for the bridge. When a tonewood such as maple has been seasoned it infers that the timber has been stored in a controlled environment for a reasonable period. When wood is initially harvested it has a high moisture content which over time will evaporate. This lowering of moisture content is one of the most important parts of the seasoning process and as the wood is formed into the bridge it brings with it a new natural state for the material. The new natural state allows the wood fibres to settle into a more coherent whole and will transmit vibration and resonance more effectively. Therefore the string vibrations are carried through the bridge to the sound-table more authentically which will result in further improvement of the tone of your violin. H100 Strings The H100 strings are designed to compliment the finest instruments. The Hidersine Veracini utilises nylon core strings (A D & G) which produce a warmer sound with more distinctive overtones. The E string has a quality steel core which produces a brighter thinner sound. Provided With Everything Youll Need! Your new Veracini will be supplied as an outfit meaning it comes complete with everything you need to get started. The outfit will include a case bow and some rosin. The oblong styrofoam shockproof case will provide maximum protection along with internal accessory compartments and an outer music pocket. The bulletwood fully-mounted bow with ebony frog is of highest quality. There is a smooth metal plate between the frog and the bow stick allowing a smooth fit and protection for the wood as it slides back and forth as the bow is tightened and loosened. This means that not only will the bow assist in producing a superb tone it will also perform its role for a long time to come. The Hidersine Company The company was founded in 1890 and has since been the go-to company of bowed instrument maintenance and care. The company really made their mark in this specialist market when they introduced Amy Birchs AB Rosin in 1970 and the legendary W.E.Hill & Sons rosins in the 1980s. Hidersine Bowed Instruments round up all of the years of working with instrument luthiers learning what is required by players at all the different levels of development. Gained from the years of work are the ESTA-chosen (European String Teachers Association) entry-level Vivente student outfit the advanced Piacenza student outfit and the degree students’ choice the Veracini plus many finer instruments. These instruments led Hidersine to develop the Hidersine Reserve range of one-off instruments for the connoisseur. Hand selected violins and cellos from workshops across Asia that shows off both a great value and exceptional craftsmanship. The form of your Hidersine violin is the result of genuine hand-carving techniques. Not only have the intricate curves of the top back and ribs been carefully tooled but the neck and the beautiful head have also been skilfully crafted. Luthiers have been passing their immense skill down the line for centuries and in the case of Hidersine Veracini instruments the skilled hand-carving techniques can be truly appreciated. Specifications Body & Bridge Size: 4/4 Top: Carved solid spruce Back and Ribs: Carved figured solid maple Bridge: Seasoned mapleNeck & Fingerboard Neck: Carved figured solid maple Fingerboard: EbonyHardware Tuning Pegs: 4 integral fine tuners Tailpiece: Light alloy Top Nut: Ebony Chin Rest: Ebony Strings: H100Included Accessories Case: Oblong styrofoam case Bow: Bulletwood fully-mounted bow Rosin: Hidersine