Welcome to the Prairie Fiddler, where you’ll find an interesting selection of new and vintage violins and bows.
My shop is located in the Confederation area of Saskatoon. Please call 306.717.6735 to arrange a friendly, no pressure appointment or to learn more about products and services.
If you don’t find an instrument that works for you or are looking for something specific, I have many contacts and options, so please give me a call!
All instruments sold are guaranteed for structural soundness, setup and personal satisfaction. Exchange, refund or repair (within a reasonable time) are offered without question.
Unless included in an outfit, new and used violin carrying cases are available at additional cost. Published prices are in CDN funds, with no taxes applicable. Shipping available at purchaser’s expense. Accepted method of payment: PayPal, E-transfer or cash.
4/4 (Full Size) Current Inventory and Pricelist:
Aiersi MVT800 Outfit (new) $300
Prairie Fiddler Workshop $350
Stradivarius Copy $350
Karl Nurnberger Violin $400
‘Conservatory’ Violin $400
‘Cremona’ Violin $450
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Cremona Violin: This one bears a stamp under the button, and was likely produced sometime in the first half of the twentieth century. I have graduated the top plate and I have to say, it has become a very powerful and responsive fiddle. This Strad copy is set up with new Tonica strings and priced at $450
‘Conservatory Violin’: A quite nice 4/4 size violin from the early to mid twentieth century. These violins are well made, with the playability and sound you would expect from a German instrument. . I have repaired a saddle crack on the top (see picture). Comes with new bridge, tuning pegs, Wittner tail piece, new Pirastro Tonica strings. European craftsmanship for only $400.
Aiersi’s MVT800 features ebony fingerboard, rosewood pegs and chinrest and a carbon fiber tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners. Fitted with Tonica strings, it is responsive, easy to play and made to get you started with a minimum of cost. Comes with a brazilwood bow, formed dart-shaped carrying case, shoulder rest and rosin. A NEW VIOLIN OUTFIT for only $300!
Karl Nurnberger 4/4 Violin: This Bohemian-made instrument is in fantastic condition. Features new Pirastro Tonica strings, new bridge. Ebony fittings. Lightweight tailpiece with 4 fine tuners. A quality instrument looking for a home! Priced at $400.
Prairie Fiddler Shop 4/4 Fiddle: This 1977 Suzuki violin has had both top and bottom plates re-graduated to create a strong, responsive player. New tuning pegs, bridge, Wittner tailpiece, chinrest and Pirastro Tonica strings. The hardwood fingerboard is reminiscent of the highly sought-after Nippon violins from pre 1921. Priced at only $350.
Suzuk
This 4/4 Stradivarius copy comes with intriguing provenance. Brought to the new province of Saskatchewan in 1905 by a ten-year-old Scottish immigrant lad, it has certainly seen its share of mishaps. At the same time, after some serious, but solid repairs, it also maintains a nice tone and great playability! The following pictures show some of the repairs. It is fitted with new pegs, Wittner tailpiece, and best of all… Dominant strings (a hundred dollar value alone). A piece of history can be yours for only $350.
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