A violin is a stringed musical instrument which is available in different types, sizes, colors and designs. Carved violins are special violins with beautiful carvings on the head, body, back or neck. Carved violins are usually handmade and are available for both students and professional artists. They come with a complete set of accessories such as bows, cases, chin rests and fine tuner tail piece. They are available in a variety of fittings and colors such as golden-brown, red, and antique finish.
Hand-carved violins are recommended as a good starter instrument for students who are learning to play violin. They also form a unique piece of art for decorating your wall, and a unique gift.
You can find certain unusual pieces of violin with head of a man, lion and other carvings. Violins have different parts and are made of different types of wood. The belly, also known as the top, of the violin is made of spruce (tough softwood) while the back, ribs, neck, peg box, scroll and bridge are made of hardwood such as maple. The fingerboard, tailpiece and tuning pegs are made of ebony due to its superior quality of hardness, and resistance to wear and tear.
There are manufacturers offering handmade carved violins of unsurpassed quality, suitable for all type of artists – from advanced beginner to professional. Quality carved violins display fine workmanship in well-selected woods.
Most carved violins made today resemble the old fashioned designs used in the early centuries of string instruments. The most commonly found type is the decorative scroll found at the top of the neck. Antique pieces of carved violins from the royal palaces are found in different museums around the world.
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