Samuel Eastman VL150 is a student violin featuring a fully carved solid-tonewood body, genuine ebony fittings and a Despiau bridge. Based on a traditional Stradivari pattern, it is offered in sizes from 4/4 down to 1/32 for students of different ages.
Construction and design
The top is made from Chinese spruce, with Chinese maple used for the back and ribs. Both tonewoods have a long tradition in violin making. The instrument features fully carved solid wood rather than laminated body construction.
The Samuel Eastman VL150 is suitable for music school lessons, individual tuition and early performances. Its traditional design supports the development of posture, bow control and basic playing techniques.
Ebony fittings and finish
The fingerboard and fittings are made from genuine ebony, a dense and durable wood commonly used for pegs and other components exposed to regular mechanical wear.
The violin features a bridge by the French maker Despiau. Genuine hand-inlaid purfling decorates the plate edges and helps limit the spread of cracks originating at the edge of the wood.
The durable, high-gloss amber-brown varnish highlights the natural appearance of the tonewoods and gives the instrument a classic finish.
Important: strings and installation
The Samuel Eastman VL150 violin is supplied without strings by default. Strings are not included in the instrument price.
You can select a suitable violin string set from the Elcoda range and add it to your shopping cart together with the violin.
Upon request, we will install the purchased strings before shipping. Installation is completely free of charge: you pay only for your chosen strings, with no additional installation fee.
Technical specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Eastman Strings |
| Series |
Samuel Eastman |
| Model |
VL150 |
| Category |
Student violin |
| Sizes |
4/4 to 1/32 |
| Pattern |
Stradivari |
| Top |
Solid Chinese spruce |
| Back and ribs |
Solid Chinese maple |
| Construction |
Fully carved solid wood |
| Fingerboard |
Ebony |
| Fittings |
Ebony |
| Bridge |
Despiau, France |
| Purfling |
Genuine hand-inlaid |
| Finish |
High-gloss amber-brown varnish |
| Strings |
Not included in the standard Elcoda supply |
| Installation of purchased strings |
Free upon request |
Choosing the correct size
One of the VL150's advantages is its extensive size range. The 1/32, 1/16 and 1/10 sizes accommodate very young beginners, while 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 sizes allow students to progress towards a larger instrument. Full-size 4/4 violins are generally suitable for adults and older students who can comfortably handle them.
The correct size should be selected according to arm length, playing posture and the teacher's recommendation, rather than age alone.
Separate Outfit version
A separate VL150SBC Outfit version with additional accessories is also offered in the Samuel Eastman range. It differs from the violin supplied here without strings. Exact outfit contents and availability should be checked when ordering.
Elcoda recommendation: choose strings that match the violin size. Full-size strings are not necessarily suitable for fractional instruments. When ordering strings with the violin, request complimentary string installation.