Welcome to the Prairie Fiddler, where you’ll find an interesting selection of new and vintage violins and bows.
My shop is newly relocated to Outlook, Saskatchewan, just an easy hour drive south of Saskatoon on highways 219 and 15. I’m still operating in and around Saskatoon, so please call 306.717.6735 to arrange a meet up..
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. Repair, exchange, refund (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
Suzuki 1977 $350
‘Scottish’ Stradivarius Co $350
Karl Nurnberger Violin $400
Suzuki 1970 $450
Amati Copy $450
Czech Strad Copy $400
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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.
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.
Suzuki (1970): Typical of Suzuki violins, this instrument has a hardwood fingerboard. It has been revoiced to create a powerful, easy playing violin. New Violino strings, tuning pegs, bridge, Wittner tailpiece, endpin and soundpost. Very nice, red colour and a beauty of a violin! Priced at $450
Amati Copy: Made with BIG German arching, I have revoiced this violin and replaced the neck and pegbox. A very interesting and great sounding instrument. New Helicore medium strings, tuning pegs, bridge, Wittner tailpiece, endpin, soundpost. Ebony fingerboard. Beautiful one-piece back. Priced at $450
Czech Strad Copy: Revoiced violin with a lovely voice. New Tonica strings, tuning pegs, Chinrest, Wittner tailpiece, bridge, soundpost, endpin. The natural ebony fingerboard has interesting woodgrains. Priced at $400
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