{"product_id":"eastman-vl200-violin","title":"Eastman VL200 4\/4 Violin","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Eastman VL200 Stradivari Violin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fully handcrafted step-up instrument designed for advancing students and musicians seeking greater warmth, responsiveness, and tonal refinement than a basic student violin can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach VL200 is constructed from well-seasoned, select tonewoods, including a carved spruce top and carved maple back and ribs. Its shaded spirit varnish enhances the natural beauty of the wood while giving the violin a warm, traditional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a classic Stradivari pattern, the VL200 offers a balanced and responsive playing experience with a clear, focused voice. Its combination of warmth, projection, and dependable response makes it well suited for private lessons, school and youth orchestras, auditions, chamber ensembles, and recreational playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional appointments include genuine hand-inlaid purfling, an ebony fingerboard, boxwood pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest, along with a Despiau 1 Tree bridge. These carefully selected components complement the instrument’s craftsmanship, appearance, and tonal potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VL200 comes strung with \u003cstrong\u003eThomastik-Infeld Dominant violin strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most widely trusted string sets among advancing students, teachers, and professional musicians. Dominant strings are known for their warm, balanced tone, reliable response, tonal flexibility, and ability to complement a broad range of instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in sizes from \u003cstrong\u003e1\/16 through 4\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e, the VL200 allows young musicians to experience the craftsmanship and tonal qualities of the same respected Eastman model as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully handcrafted step-up violin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Stradivari pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect carved spruce top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect carved maple back and ribs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaded spirit varnish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine hand-inlaid purfling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespiau 1 Tree bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrung with Thomastik-Infeld Dominant violin strings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, clear, and responsive tonal character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for advancing students and recreational musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 1\/16, 1\/10, 1\/8, 1\/4, 1\/2, 3\/4, and 4\/4 sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinding the Correct Violin Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the correct violin size is essential for comfortable playing and proper technique. The appropriate size depends primarily on the player’s arm length, hand size, and physical comfort rather than age alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA properly sized violin should allow the player to reach the scroll comfortably while maintaining a relaxed shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand position. Atelier’s string specialists are available to help determine the correct size before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessionally Set Up in Our Greenwich Violin Shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Eastman VL200 is carefully inspected, adjusted, and professionally set up in our Greenwich-area violin shop before shipment. Our string specialists evaluate the bridge, soundpost, pegs, string height, fingerboard, strings, and overall response to ensure excellent playability and proper adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis professional preparation helps the violin respond more easily, tune more reliably, and provide the player with a comfortable and rewarding experience from the moment it is received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtelier serves musicians, families, educators, and schools throughout the United States. Each instrument is securely packed, fully insured during transit, and supported by knowledgeable service from a dedicated violin shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstrument Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes the \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Eastman VL200 violin only\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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