{"title":"Starter Instruments","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tower-strings-entertainer-violin-outfit","title":"Tower Strings Entertainer Violin Outfit","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Entertainer\" Violin Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Entertainer is our answer to a starter violin that anyone can afford! We have never been happy with what the market had to offer in this price range. The set up, accessories, and quality of build is far above anything we have tested in this price range! The violin will arrive ready to play out of the box. Now available in fractional sizes. Check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fiddlershop.com\/blogs\/fiddlershop-blog\/the-ultimate-sizing-guide-for-string-instruments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eviolin size guide\u003c\/a\u003e for proper sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid-carved spruce and maple tonewoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable amber brown finish (no thick lacquer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood dried a minimum of 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% ebony fingerboard, pegs \u0026amp; fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon composite tailpiece with built-in fine tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved Asian wood bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-rounded bridge - easy and comfortable playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings - D'addario Prelude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutfit and Accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe went one step further and provided quality accessories that you won't have to replace right after purchasing this outfit (like with most other brands). Products that alone retail for over $100.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViolin Case: \u003c\/strong\u003eSturdy lightweight shaped violin case. 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And so, t\u003c\/span\u003ehe Entertainer is our answer to a starter viola that anyone can afford!  The setup, accessories, and quality of build is far above anything we have tested in this price range. The viola will arrive ready to play right out of the box. Check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fiddlershop.com\/blogs\/fiddlershop-blog\/the-ultimate-sizing-guide-for-string-instruments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eviola size guide\u003c\/a\u003e for proper sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid-carved spruce and maple tonewoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable amber brown finish (no thick lacquer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood dried a minimum of 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% ebony fingerboard, pegs \u0026amp; fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon composite tailpiece with built-in fine tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved Asian wood bridge (Well-rounded bridge which allows easy and comfortable playability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings - Prelude or other quality steel core string set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutfit and Accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe went one step further and provided quality accessories that you won't have to replace right after purchasing this outfit (like with most other brands). If bought separately, these products alone would retail for over $100.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViola Case: \u003c\/strong\u003eSturdy lightweight shaped viola case. 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Our founder Pierre Holstein (a.k.a. \"Fiddlerman\") works directly with makers in many different countries to produce only the best for our customers. With over 40 years as a professional violinist in orchestras around the world, he brings unmatched expertise in music and business to everything we do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Tower Strings viola is set up and tested in our workshop to make sure it passes our rigorous 10-point inspection. 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