Fiddlerman OB1 Violin Outfit
Fiddlerman OB1 Violin Outfit
Fiddlerman OB1 Violin Outfit
Fiddlerman OB1 Violin Outfit
Fiddlerman OB1 Violin Outfit

Fiddlerman

Fiddlerman OB1 Violin Outfit

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The Fiddlerman Orchestra Beginner-1 (or OB1) is one of our top recommendations for beginners on a budget. It is well crafted from aged tonewoods, finished with a beautiful dark brown varnish & set up here in our shop to perfection.

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Violin Sizing Guide

How to Measure

Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our demo video for more exact directions.

Sizing Chart
SIZE OF VIOLIN ARM MEASUREMENT AGE OF STUDENT
4/4 23.6"+ 11 - 13+ YRS
3/4 22.1" - 23.5" 9 - 11 YRS
1/2 20.1" - 22" 7 - 8 YRS
1/4 17.6" - 20" 6 - 7 YRS
1/8 17.1" - 17.5" 5 - 6 YRS
1/10 15.5" - 17" 4 - 5 YRS
1/16 14" - 15.4" 3 - 4 YRS
Instructional Video

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, but we always recommend that you consult with us, or your teacher before purchasing or renting.

Need Assistance?

Call us at 800-595-0592 or send us an email at support@fiddlershop.com. An expert can answer your questions regarding the instruments and its accessories.

Violin Sizing Guide

How to Measure

Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our demo video for more exact directions.

Sizing Chart
SIZE OF VIOLIN ARM MEASUREMENT AGE OF STUDENT
4/4 23.6"+ 11 - 13+ YRS
3/4 22.1" - 23.5" 9 - 11 YRS
1/2 20.1" - 22" 7 - 8 YRS
1/4 17.6" - 20" 6 - 7 YRS
1/8 17.1" - 17.5" 5 - 6 YRS
1/10 15.5" - 17" 4 - 5 YRS
1/16 14" - 15.4" 3 - 4 YRS
Instructional Video

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, but we always recommend that you consult with us, or your teacher before purchasing or renting.

Need Assistance?

Call us at 800-595-0592 or send us an email at support@fiddlershop.com. An expert can answer your questions regarding the instruments and its accessories.

Review Videos

The Fiddlerman Orchestra Beginner-1 (or OB1) delivers a surprisingly good sound for an instrument at this price.

  • Accurate and clean
  • Sweet and textured sound
  • Never screechy or strident
Violin Features
  • Solid-carved spruce and maple tonewoods
  • 100% ebony fingerboard, pegs & fittings
  • Carbon tailpiece with 4 fine tuners
  • Hand-carved French Despiau or Holstein 1-star Bridge
  • European spruce soundpost from "Alpine Tone Wood"
  • Spirit-based durable dark brown finish (no thick lacquer)
  • Wood dried a minimum of 4 years
  • Strings: Fiddlerman Synthetic Core (Prelude strings for 1/8 and 1/16 size)
  • Precisely measured string height for easy and comfortable playability

Available in sizes: 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4

Included Accessories

Case: Sturdy lightweight high-quality oblong violin case. The case includes straps, a music pocket, storage compartments, four or two bow holders.
Bow: Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Violin Bow
Shoulder Rest: Fiddlerman Wood Violin Shoulder Rest (1/8 and smaller sizes come with Muco SR-4 Violin Shoulder Rest)
Rosin: Fiddlerman Select Dark Rosin
Mute: Fiddlerman Rubber Practice Mute (not available for 1/2 and smaller sizes)
Cloth: Fiddlershop Polishing Cloth
Tuner: Fiddlerman Digital Tuner AV10

Setup

Every Fiddlerman violin is set up and tested in our workshop to make sure it passes our rigorous 10-point inspection. Our incredibly talented team is here to help answer any questions you have, and make sure your instrument arrives safely.

Customer Reviews

Fiddlershop founders, Michael Holstein and Pierre Holstein, posing in the Fiddlershop workshop with some of their favorite violin and violas for some of the best workshops

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About Us

Fiddlershop is a small family-owned business located in South Florida. Since 2012 we have been serving the string community with quality instruments and accessories. We believe that music and instruments should be accessible to everyone at a price they can afford.