For intermediate

As students progress through the violin grades, they hone and develop a new musical awareness and perception.  As this happens, they will probably discover the limitations within their first instrument.  A beginner's instrument does not claim to be a 'forever' instrument; it just allows you to start learning music without costing too much. 

Often students advancing to Violin Grade 5, Violin Grade 6, Violin Grade 7 and Violin Grade 8 will be ready to change.  When the time comes to look for a better instrument, it is wise to make your choice from as wide a selection of instruments as possible, thereby enabling you to test one instrument against another within the same acoustic. This will greatly assist you in matching the instrument’s character with your tonal requirements. 

We may be able to part-exchange your first instrument, so do bring it in!  Also bring along some of your music, preferably not too difficult, to enable you to concentrate on the instruments rather than on the music.

We upgrade our violins to a standard that results in violins that are often superior to other brands such as Eastman Strings, Concertante, Young Master, Veracini, Preciso, Melodioso, Nobile, Elysia, Arcadia and Franz Sandner.

Czardas This violin will charm you with its beautiful antique looks and its refined tone. Complete with a Cardiff Violins set-up (as described in the Setting up for success section) and Obligato strings, this violin will be the ideal companion to anyone advancing to Violin Grade 5, Violin Grade 6, Violin Grade 7 and Violin Grade 8. SIZE only Full size PRICE £ 650 (NOTE: Violin Only.  Sold without bow and case)

Con Passione This violin astounds anybody who looks at it. It looks so genuinely old! Made in China by very skilled luthiers, it features a highly figured back, an equally appealing belly, and the spirit varnish is perfectly applied to produce an extremely realistic antic varnish. Fully set-up with one of our upgrades, it comes with Obligato or Evah Pirazzi strings. A perfect instrument for those advancing to Violin Grade 5, Violin Grade 6, Violin Grade 7 and Violin Grade 8. PRICE £ 1,000 without bow or case

 FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS : If you order online, one of our violinists will select the best violin available on the day of your order. Please do not order online if you can take advantage of the assisted purchase scheme that can save you the VAT!

Second Hand Violins

We also have a selection of second hand violins that may be the perfect instrument for you, be sure to take a look when you visit us!

Antique and New Instruments

We also have a selection of used violins, antique violins and new instruments that will suit students of intermediate to more advanced levels, starting from £ 1,000. To arrange an appointment to come and try some of these instruments or to make further enquiries, please call us on 029 20 22 77 61.
Please note that antique violins CANNOT be purchased through the assisted purchase scheme.