The Stentor Student II is now recommended by many education advisors as the optimum teaching instrument. The violin itself is of high quality, hand made in Stentor's unique workshop environment. Pegs, nut and saddle are ebony and the violin is fitted with good quality strings and metal tailpiece with integral adjusters. This violin has a solid ebony fingerboard which can be correctly shaped and profiled to maintain stability. The outfit is completed by a case with integral cover and carrying straps plus a good quality wood bow with ebony frog.InstrumentSolid, carved, spruce tableSolid, carved, maple back and ribsSolid, carved, maple neckIndividual hand shaping and finishingTraditional inlaid purflingCorrect neck angleEbony fingerboardCorrectly fitted ebony top nutCorrectly reamed peg hole taperFittingsGood quality bridgeAlloy tailpiece with integral adjustersAdjustable nylon tailgutEbony pegsTeka pattern hardwood chin restRope core stringsBowStrong wood bow with ebony frogNatural white horsehairGood quality screw, eye and ferruleTraditional wedge fitting for hairCaseLightweight case with burgundy red integral cover. Fitted interior with accessory pocket and two bow holdersCarrying strapsSoft velvet type liningMusic pocket covering whole lidExternal shoulder rest pocketCase blanket or bag included