Crafted in Romania by Master Luthier Vasile Gliga, who has over 27 years of experience, offering high-quality stringed instruments, including violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. Vasile Gliga is a Violin Society of America (VSA) member and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).

Our instruments are made from carefully aged European wood that has been naturally dried for 15 years. This 1/4 (quarter-size) violin features a solid Carpathian spruce top and flamed solid Carpathian maple sides and back. It includes hand varnishing, hand-inlaid purfling, and expertly carved fittings made from exotic wood and ebony, all installed to meet MENC specifications.

Note: This product is subject to pre-order. Please contact us at 1300 749 77, 07 3876 3877 or dlasa@animato.com.au 

This is an antique Gliga Vasile professional violin in a Stradivari pattern. Made in Romania.

• Solid spruce top

• Solid maple back, neck, and sides

• Inlaid purfling

• Ebony heart pegs with white ball

• Ebony fingerboard

• Wittner ultralight tailpiece

• Ebony Teka chinrest

• Flamed Maple Bridge

• High flame

• Hand-applied antique oil varnish

• String adjusters in the built-in tailpiece

This is a French Basic Violin made about 1900. 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.

Gliga II - 7/8 Violin Outfit - Pre- Order**

• For advanced students

• Excellent for both solo and orchestra

• Producing a full range of tonal colours

This violin made around 1890 replicates one made by Antonio Stradivari, a famous Italian violin maker. His violins are among the world's most expensive, and he learned from Nicolo Amati before creating his own. Antonio was born in 1644 and passed away in Cremona in 1737. 

This is a German copy of Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Violin. Antonio Stradivari is a renowned Italian violin maker who was said to have brought the craft of violin-making into its highest pitch of perfection.

3/4 Violin made in Mirecourt, France around 1910 by French luthier Michel Couturieux.

• Very attractive appearance

• Magnificent sound

• Clear and yet sweet and bright tone

The Gliga I Violin Outfit Includes the Following:

• A good bow

• Quality plywood case

• Rosin

• Professional set up by Animato Strings

• Free shipping