Franz Hoffmann® Prelude Violin Deluxe Outfit
The Franz Hoffmann® Prelude Violin Deluxe Outfit gives your child everything they need to start playing from day one. A step above the Amadeus, the Prelude is hand-made from carefully selected aged maple and spruce tonewoods with an enhanced arching design that produces a warmer, more powerful sound. With genuine ebony fittings, a hand-carved bridge, and nitrocellulose varnish, it arrives fully set up by Shar Music’s luthiers in Ann Arbor, Michigan — tuned, adjusted, and ready to play from the very first note.
What’s Included
- Franz Hoffmann® Prelude violin (solid aged spruce top, maple back/sides)
- Schmidt Workshop Violin Bow with genuine horsehair
- Toshira™ TC66 Shaped Violin Case
- Shoulder rest
- Metronome-tuner combo
- Cake of rosin
- Instrument humidifier
- Practice mute
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Franz Hoffmann® |
| Model | Prelude |
| Player Level | Beginner |
| Top Material | Solid, Aged Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Solid, Aged Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Pegs | Ebony |
| Chinrest | Ebony |
| Tailpiece | Composite with four integrated fine tuners |
| Bridge | Hand-carved maple, individually fitted |
| Strings | Overture Premium |
| Varnish | Nitrocellulose |
| Bow | Schmidt Workshop Violin Bow with genuine horsehair |
| Case | Toshira™ TC66 Shaped Violin Case |
| Sizes Available | 1/32, 1/16, 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4 |
Size Guide
| Size | Arm Length | Typical Age |
| 4/4 | 23" or more | Ages 11+ |
| 3/4 | 20" - 22" | Ages 9-11 |
| 1/2 | 18" - 20" | Ages 6-10 |
| 1/4 | 15" - 17" | Ages 4-7 |
| 1/8 | 13.5" - 15" | Ages 4-6 |
| 1/10 | 12" - 13.5" | Ages 3-5 |
| 1/16 | 11" or less | Ages 3-4 |
Not sure which size? Measure from the base of the neck to the center of the palm with the arm extended. When in doubt, consult your teacher.
Due to the handmade nature of these instruments, your violin may have a different visual appearance than what is pictured.
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Description
The Franz Hoffmann® Prelude Violin Deluxe Outfit gives your child everything they need to start playing from day one. A step above the Amadeus, the Prelude is hand-made from carefully selected aged maple and spruce tonewoods with an enhanced arching design that produces a warmer, more powerful sound. With genuine ebony fittings, a hand-carved bridge, and nitrocellulose varnish, it arrives fully set up by Shar Music’s luthiers in Ann Arbor, Michigan — tuned, adjusted, and ready to play from the very first note.
What’s Included
- Franz Hoffmann® Prelude violin (solid aged spruce top, maple back/sides)
- Schmidt Workshop Violin Bow with genuine horsehair
- Toshira™ TC66 Shaped Violin Case
- Shoulder rest
- Metronome-tuner combo
- Cake of rosin
- Instrument humidifier
- Practice mute
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Franz Hoffmann® |
| Model | Prelude |
| Player Level | Beginner |
| Top Material | Solid, Aged Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Solid, Aged Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Pegs | Ebony |
| Chinrest | Ebony |
| Tailpiece | Composite with four integrated fine tuners |
| Bridge | Hand-carved maple, individually fitted |
| Strings | Overture Premium |
| Varnish | Nitrocellulose |
| Bow | Schmidt Workshop Violin Bow with genuine horsehair |
| Case | Toshira™ TC66 Shaped Violin Case |
| Sizes Available | 1/32, 1/16, 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4 |
Size Guide
| Size | Arm Length | Typical Age |
| 4/4 | 23" or more | Ages 11+ |
| 3/4 | 20" - 22" | Ages 9-11 |
| 1/2 | 18" - 20" | Ages 6-10 |
| 1/4 | 15" - 17" | Ages 4-7 |
| 1/8 | 13.5" - 15" | Ages 4-6 |
| 1/10 | 12" - 13.5" | Ages 3-5 |
| 1/16 | 11" or less | Ages 3-4 |
Not sure which size? Measure from the base of the neck to the center of the palm with the arm extended. When in doubt, consult your teacher.
Due to the handmade nature of these instruments, your violin may have a different visual appearance than what is pictured.
