A full view of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin, a classic Romanian-made wooden instrument featuring four strings, black tuning pegs, and a dark chin rest, professionally set up and isolated on a white background.
Front and back view of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin, featuring four strings, a black chin rest, and fine wood grain that highlights the instrument’s shape and craftsmanship—an outstanding example among student violins with a professional setup.
A full view of the back of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin, displaying its polished, reddish-brown finish and subtle wood grain patterns, with tuning pegs visible at the top—a fine example suitable for student violins featuring a professional setup.
The image features the back of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin, showcasing its rich, warm brown color and prominent wood grain patterns. The violin’s classic, symmetrical shape and smooth, glossy varnish reflect a professional setup that appeals to discerning students and musicians alike.
A side view of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin against a white background, showcasing its scroll, neck, and elegantly curved wooden body with visible strings and chin rest—all professionally set up.
A side view of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin, featuring a chin rest and strings, isolated on a white background to showcase its quality Romanian craftsmanship—ideal for students or those seeking a professional setup.
Close-up of a wooden violin scroll and tuning pegs against a white background, showing colored string ends wrapped around each peg—crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail as the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin and featuring a professional setup ideal for discerning musicians.
Close-up view of the scroll and tuning pegs of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin, photographed against a white background.
Close-up of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin’s scroll and pegbox, highlighting the wood’s rich brown color and grain, with black tuning pegs partially visible—a detail characteristic of high-quality Romanian craftsmanship.
Close-up of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin scroll with a rich brown finish, showcasing the craftsmanship and wood grain typical of Romanian-made instruments. The image features two oval-shaped sound holes and black tuning pegs against a plain background, making it ideal for those seeking a professional setup in student violins.
Close-up of the Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin, highlighting the f-hole, bridge labeled “Aubert Made in France,” as well as part of the strings and fingerboard. The visible wood grain and craftsmanship make this a valuable reference for anyone seeking inspiration from Romanian-made violins or aiming for a professional-level setup.

Octav Mures

Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin

$2,799.99 $3,499.90
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Octav Mures Romanian Intermediate Violin

403 East Putnam Ave

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

403 East Putnam Ave
Cos Cob CT 06807
United States

2036619500

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For more than 30 years, the Octav Mureș name has represented dependable quality, outstanding value, and exceptional playability for advancing students across the United States. As Atelier's long-standing house brand, these Romanian-made violins have been trusted by thousands of students, parents, teachers, and school music programs nationwide.

Each Octav Mureș violin is crafted with a carved spruce top and maple back and sides, with attractive natural flame that varies from instrument to instrument. Genuine ebony fittings, hand-inlaid purfling, ebony pegs, and an ebony chinrest give the instrument a refined, traditional look rarely found at this level.

Professionally Set Up by Atelier

What truly separates the Octav Mureș violin from many typical student instruments is the professional setup work performed in our Connecticut shop.

Before leaving Atelier, every violin is carefully inspected, adjusted, and prepared for comfortable playability, easy response, and reliable tone. Our setup process includes attention to the bridge, soundpost, saddle, fingerboard, peg function, string height, and final playability. These details help the instrument respond more easily and allow the student to progress with confidence.

Each violin is strung with D'Addario Prelude strings, providing a clear, dependable sound for orchestra, lessons, and daily practice. Optional string upgrades are available at the time of purchase.

Best For

The Octav Mureș violin is an excellent choice for:

  • Advancing students ready for a better-quality violin
  • School orchestra players
  • Private lesson students
  • Families looking for strong value without sacrificing proper setup
  • Teachers seeking a dependable student instrument with consistent playability

Thousands of Octav Mureș violins have found homes with young musicians throughout the country and continue to earn praise from teachers, parents, and advancing students alike.

Please Note: Case and bow are not included with this violin.