Nantong Sinomusik produces a variety of violin models in all sizes, including the Aiersi line. At The Prairie Fiddler, I have assessed many of these instruments and selected certain models to carry in my shop. While the MVT800 model is very economical and appropriate for entry level fractional purposes, handmade models such as the HV16C, HV08 and HV05 might be more suited to a player looking to move up to the next level.
These violins offer value that far surpasses anything offered in brick and mortar stores. The buyer has a choice of purchasing violin only, or with accompanying outfit. As always, I offer unconditional guarantee on workmanship and quality satisfaction, so you can buy with confidence!
The HV16C: Modelled after a 1716 Stradivarius, this is a relatively new instrument from Sinomusik. Handmade with European spruce for the top and a beautiful one-piece maple back, the varnish has striking antique red highlights. Fitted with rosewood pegs, chinrest and tailpiece, and upgraded to a genuine Wittner light-weight tailpiece with four built-in fine tuners. Set up with Pirastro Tonica medium tension strings and Aubert bridge, the sound is responsive, projective and effortless. Violin only can be purchased for $750 Cdn or as an outfit including a high quality Gator case and Pernambuco bow for $1100 Cdn.
The HV05: A handmade instrument with a more modest price point. Ebony fingerboard and fittings, Pirastro Tonica strings. Wittner tailpiece. Comes with a new case and Brazilwood bow. Quite a pleasure to play. Priced at $800
Aiersi MVT800: I have personally revoiced this new violin to give it great projection. Compares quite closely with the HV05 model. Ebony fittings and fingerboard. (Violin in pictures has rosewood) Pirastro Tonica strings. Wittner tailpiece. Comes with new case and bow. A steal of a deal. This one only priced at $450.
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