Violin Equipment Recommendations

NOTE: Prices are determined by vendors, and we try to keep them up to date. We encourage you to explore to get the best possible prices. Feel free to email info@ultimateviolincourse.com with any questions!

Violins & Violin Kits

  • Cecilio Student Violin Kit (Beginner) - $159.99

    This budget violin kit is perfect for beginners who are looking for an affordable violin that also has a solid sound. It comes with practically everything you need: a violin, bow, shoulder rest, and rosin.

  • Kennedy Student Violin Kit (Beginner) - $289.99

    This violin kit is great for beginners who are looking to spend a little bit more for a violin that produces a wonderful tone. It comes with practically everything you need: a violin, bow, shoulder rest, and rosin.

  • Ifshin Jay Heide 101 Violin (Intermediate) - $799.99 / About $20 per month to rent

    This violin is fantastic for intermediate players who are looking for a moderately priced violin that produces a rich sound. If you have an Ifshin Violin store near you, you can explore renting this violin and others for as little as $20 a month.

Violin Equipment

  • Carbon Fiber Bow - $34.99

    A fantastic, flexible bow that is affordable and a step up from most bows that come with a violin kit.

  • D'Adario Prelude Strings - $20.95

    A great set of violin strings that may come in handy in case you need a quick string change.

  • Gustave Bernadel Rosin - $13.85

    This rosin is widely used by great violinists and is considered to be a premium option, although still affordable.

  • D’Addario Kaplan Rosin - $8.49

    This rosin is a great option and ideal for those who are looking for a more affordable option.

  • Wolf Forte Secondo Violin Shoulder Rest - $39.00

    A wonderfully engineered shoulder rest used by all levels of violinists. This is the shoulder rest that Mads uses! A shoulder rest with more flexibility than one that comes with a kit.

  • Teka Violin Chinrest, Wooden - $19.95

    This is a great chin rest that will help you to center your chin so you are comfortably looking over the finger board.

  • Wittner Composite Violin Chin Rest - $23.99

    This chin rest is a hypoallergenic option for those who need it.

  • Peak Music Stand - $42.95

    A good music stand that certainly does the job and is lightweight. A budget-friendly option.

  • RATstands Jazz Orchestral Music Stand - $115.00

    A premium music stand which is easy to handle and set up, and also has a good weight to it.

  • Mute and Practice Mute - $6.99

    If you’re looking to practice at night and not wake up your neighbors or housemates, these practice mutes will make that possible by greatly dampening your sound.

  • Violin Bands/ Finger Tape - $6.99

    These bands make learning fingering a breeze, and we highly recommend them for learning with the UVC system.

Electric Violins & Equipment

  • Yamaha Electric Violin YEV 104 (Advanced) - $610

    A beautifully crafted, premium electric violin for advanced players that produces an amazing tone.

  • Yamaha Silent Electric Violin SV-200 (Advanced) - $1260.00

    A premium, electric violin for advanced and professional players players that can be hooked up with headphones to play “silently,” so only you can listen!

  • Roland AC-60 Amplifier - $539.99

    A solid, budget amplifier to go with any electric violin. Can be hooked up to any electric instrument.

  • The Bud SIX Henriksen Acoustic Instrument Amplifier - $1299.00

    A premium amplifier that produces an amazing sound that helps your electric violin to shine. Can be hooked up to any electric instrument.

  • Fishman V-200 Violin Pickup - $159.95

    A budget violin pickup to hook up to your acoustic violin and amplifier.

  • Schertler STAT-V Violin Pickup (STAT-V Set) - $340.00

    A premium violin pickup to hook up to your acoustic violin and amplifier.