Violins · Romanian · Sizes 1/4–4/4
Ivan DunovPrelude VL140 Violin
5.0 · 1 reviewA Romanian violin with strong tonal character: solid European spruce and maple, ebony fittings, a Despiau bridge and satin varnish, professionally set up by Atelier.
Who it’s forBeginners and young students in their first years of lessons. The setup is adjusted for easy, comfortable playing from day one.
- Set up by Atelier luthiers and play-tested before it ships
- Free insured shipping to the continental U.S., packed by our workshop
- 45-day returns on this instrument · Return policyIf returned, the refund is less our actual outbound shipping cost, even though shipping was free, and any return label we provide.
- Family-owned string specialists since 1979
- Top
- Solid European spruce
- Back & ribs
- European maple
- Fittings
- Ebony pegs and chinrest
- Bridge
- Despiau
- Varnish
- Satin
- Condition
- New
About this instrument
Built, fitted and set up to play
The Ivan Dunov Prelude VL140 Violin is a beautifully crafted student instrument offering an impressive balance of tone, durability, and visual elegance at an affordable price point. Built using select Romanian tonewoods, the VL140 delivers the warmth, responsiveness, and reliability that teachers and advancing students appreciate.
What sets the VL140 apart from many entry-level violins is its attention to traditional craftsmanship. Featuring a solid Romanian spruce top, Romanian maple back and ribs, genuine hand-inlaid purfling, and quality ebony fittings, this violin feels and performs like an instrument from a much higher category.
The satin varnish finish gives the instrument a refined, understated appearance while allowing the natural beauty of the wood to shine through. Combined with a professionally fitted Despiau bridge, the result is an instrument that responds easily and encourages proper technique and musical growth.
At Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments, every Ivan Dunov Prelude violin is carefully inspected and professionally adjusted in our Connecticut workshop before delivery. We ensure the bridge, soundpost, fingerboard, pegs, and string heights are optimized for excellent playability and dependable performance.
Choose Your Package
Instrument Only: the VL140 violin, professionally set up by Atelier, for players who already have a case and bow.
Instrument & Case & Bow: the set-up VL140 violin with an Eastman CA1304 Cordura nylon violin case and a K. Holtz BL10 carbon composite violin bow, each matched to the size you choose.
Features
- Solid Romanian spruce top
- Romanian maple back and ribs
- Ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest
- Genuine hand-inlaid purfling
- Despiau bridge
- Satin varnish finish
- Stradivari pattern
- Professionally setup by Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments
- Available in sizes 4/4 through 1/4
The Ivan Dunov Prelude VL140 is an excellent choice for students and families seeking a high-quality Romanian violin with strong tonal character, dependable construction, and exceptional value.
Reviews
What owners of this violin are saying
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review of this violin. Quotes appear exactly as customers wrote them.
“One model above what our daughter's teacher suggested we buy violin and has hardly put it down since it arrived!!!!”
Questions from parents
Before you buy
Will my child's teacher approve of this violin?
The VL140 is built from select Romanian tonewoods in the traditional way: a solid spruce top, maple back and ribs, hand-inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs and chinrest, and a Despiau bridge. Our luthiers optimize the bridge, soundpost, fingerboard, pegs and string height before delivery.
What size does my child need?
Violin size is chosen by arm length, not age. Our sizing guide shows how to measure at home. The VL140 comes in sizes from 1/4 to full size (4/4). If your child is between sizes, call us at 203.661.9500 before ordering and we'll help you choose.
Is it good enough for recitals?
Yes. It is made for students and advancing players who want strong tonal character and responsiveness for lessons, orchestra and recitals.
What happens when they outgrow it?
Moving up a fractional size carries a $65 exchange fee. When it's time for a higher-level violin, our trade-up program can apply up to 100% of your original Atelier purchase price after a luthier evaluation.
Is it ready to play when it arrives?
Yes. Every VL140 is inspected and professionally set up in our Connecticut workshop before delivery. The strings may need a quick retune after travel.
Can I return it?
Yes. Instruments are covered by our 45-day return window from delivery, subject to the condition requirements in our returns policy.
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Choosing the right violin is personal
Talk it through with an Atelier specialist by phone or video before you decide: sizing, how it compares with your current instrument, and what to listen for.
Anywhere in the U.S.: ask a string specialist by phone, video or email, at no charge.Near Greenwich, CT: reserve a private in-store appointment to play instruments side by side.
