NZ violin teachers agree "The Alumnus is the ultimate solution for a great violin."

Available in every size: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4
 
Endeavour 'Alumnus' violins are meticulously hand-carved in China to strict design and quality specifications of The String Workshop. They stand out from other brands of 'heavy' and 'dull' instruments which are swamping today's market.

Made from carefully hand selected fine-grained and seasoned tonewoods, they are lovingly hand carved, hand assembled, carefully hand varnished with traditional techniques, and then undergo thorough quality control checks before being sent to New Zealand. Once they arrive in New Zealand, they are again inspected and evaluated for quality. Each instrument is then personally set-up by Phil Whitehead and professionally adjusted for perfect playability, and for the most clear and balanced tone. 

New Zealand's violin teachers agree; Endeavour 'Alumnus' violins are excellent instruments.
 
ENDEAVOUR "ALUMNUS" specs:
 
Pegs: Ebony with Parisian eye
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: 'Despiau' (France)
Strings: Pirastro 'Violino' (Germany) 
Tailpiece: 'Wittner', with built-in precision fine-tuners. (Germany)  
Belly: Solid select spruce
Back: Solid flamed Maple
Ribs: Solid flamed Maple
Varnish: Hand brushed natural recipe
Bow: Brazilian hardwood stick. Nickel mounted ebony frog. Natural unbleached horsehair. Silver lapping. Leather thumb grip. 
Case: Lightweight oblong model. Water resistant durable nylon cover, impact resistant styrofoam core. With two bow clips, A4 sheet music pocket, and 2 removable shoulder straps.
Rosin: Endeavour 'Pure' organic rosin
Shoulder rest - Not included.  Please see our 'Accessories' section to see our great range and choose your perfect shoulder rest. 
Tree Planting Promise.  One native tree planted for every violin purchased.
 
SIZING INFO:

1/8 size: (Suits 5-6 years old child)

1/4 size: (Suits 7-8 years old child)

1/2 size: (Suits 8-9 years old child)

3/4 size: (Suits 10-11 years old child)

4/4 size: (Adult size, Suits 12 years old and above)
 
"This afternoon when I was at my music lesson, I let my teacher try my Endeavour Alumnus violin for the first time. She was very impressed!"
 
"I just got the Endevour Alumnus and tested it straight away when I got home. There's no doubt that the violin that I just bought will last a life time. Good investment and the sound quality is amazing and it sounds professional. Very recommended for family, friends and everyone who's looking for a professional looking violin"