The Real Violin The top is hand carved from solid spruce to ensure rich beautiful tone. The back and ribs (sides) are hand crafted from solid maple for durability and strength of tone. The pegs, fingerboard and chinrest are genuine ebony, not imitation, so they will work properly and last a long time. The bow is a carbon composite bow that responds like a genuine Brazil wood bow but will not warp or break. Genuine horse hair, not synthetic, helps “grab” the string to produce a full sound. The Marshall’s Advantage 100% of rent equity applies to the purchase of any size step-up instrument Our insurance covers all perils including theft, fire and malicious destruction as well as all necessary repairs including the strings, bow and case. 100% of rent equity applies to one of our exclusive performance string upgrades. Freistat thermal plastic cases protect the valuable instrument and bow from damage in busy classrooms and busses. | | A Great Instrument and a Great Value
Choosing an instrument for your child can be a daunting experience. When you decide which instrument to purchase for your child’s first stringed instrument consider these important factors.
Just because it looks like a violin doesn’t mean it will play like a violin
 | | The Look Alike The top and back are machine carved or pressed, so they do not provide customized tone or ease of tone production. The wood selection and craftsmanship are inferior compromising tone, durability and appearance. The pegs and fingerboard are of “ebonized” wood, a cheap alternative to ebony reducing their effectiveness and durability. The bow is made of fiberglass which is heavy and stiff, and utilizes imitation horse hair making the instrument difficult to play. Other Programs As little as 50% of rent applies to the step-up instrument. Only “normal wear” is covered by insurance. Little or none of your rent applies to the purchase of an upgrade instrument. Your instrument is treated as a trade in. Flimsy cases are prone to damage and do not adequately protect the instrument and bow. |
| | Eastman Strings is dedicated to the Golden Age of string making artistry. In 17th and 18th century Italy, golden age violin makers recognized the exceptional quality of tonewoods from the Carpathian Mountains of Eastern Europe. Prized for their ringing tone and even grain structure, Carpathian spruce and maple are still regarded as among the best in the world for instrument making. Designed and crafted expressly for Marshall Music, the violin, viola, cello and bass makers at Eastman Strings follow in the tradition of European workshops from more than a century ago. Declining power tools in favor of knives, chisels and gouges, these talented woodcarvers create instruments that rival their forbears for sound an beauty. If you are searching for an affordable stringed instrument that will accentuate your talent and effort, look no further than an Eastman String from Marshall Music. | |
