The Jaradius Violin presents itself with the quiet confidence of an instrument built for reliability and musical clarity. Its spruce top and maple back are carved with consistent, thoughtful graduation, allowing the tone to open with a centered warmth and a steady response under the bow. The arching is clean, the geometry true, and the varnish—an understated amber—protects the wood while giving the instrument a dignified, handcrafted character. It settles quickly in the hands, offering an immediate sense of balance that lets the player focus on shaping sound rather than wrestling with the instrument.
In performance, the Jaradius speaks with an ease that encourages refinement. Its voice is uncomplicated in the best way—clear fundamentals, honest projection, and a timbre that rewards sensitive bow work. The fittings are sturdy and well chosen, and the overall build supports long-term stability without sacrificing tonal flexibility. It’s an instrument that doesn’t posture; instead, it offers a dependable, resonant foundation for players who value consistency, comfort, and a tone that responds faithfully to their intent.
This is a French-made Violin crafted around 1880. This is one of the Animato Strings' largest selections of new and old instruments in Australia including Asian-handcrafted instruments, new European instruments, and a wide range of antique stringed instruments such as this one.
This is a French JTL Medio Fino Violin made in Mirecourt, France. JTL stands for Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy & Cie a musical instrument making company in France formed by Louis Emile Jérôme Thibouville and Marguerite Hyacinthe Lamy at around 1900’s.
Pietro Lombardi VL502 Violin features the following:
• Each instrument is meticulously calibrated for optimum sound production
• Highly select spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back, sides, and scroll
• Hand-applied, multi-layer amber spirit varnish
• Ebony fingerboard and boxwood fittings
• Guarneri patterns
• Available in full size (4/4)
Andreas Eastman VL305 Violin Features: ( Violin Only)
• Entirely hand-crafted from select tonewoods
• Select spruce top and highly flamed maple back, ribs, and scroll
• Hand-applied antique-style spirit varnish
• Hand-carved boxwood pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest with ebony trim (violin and viola)
• Stradivari pattern
• Wittner composite tailpiece with four fine tuners available as an option
• Violin available in sizes 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 3/4 & 4/4
• Comes with bow, case, and rosin
This violin was made in Germany around 1900. This is one of Animato Strings' largest selections of new and old instruments in Australia including Asian-handcrafted instruments, new European instruments, and a wide range of antique stringed instruments such this 100 year old German Violin.
A very well-made and beautiful-looking replica of a violin by Johann Baptiste Schweitzer made around 1890. It has a unique "Mulko" style - (crisscross plate) chinrest.
Gliga Vasile Superior 4/4 Violin with 2-Piece Back (Instrument Only) is handcrafted in workshops directly supervised by Mr. Vasile Gliga.
