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