New Zealand’s violin teachers agree; “Endeavour ‘Optimist’ violins are excellent entry-level instruments.”
The 'entry-level' model of the Endeavour violin range, Endeavour ‘Optimist’ violins are meticulously hand-crafted 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.
Unlike other entry-level violins, Endeavour ‘Optimist’ violins are light-weight and produce an alive and clear resonance which far exceeds the tone of other instruments in this price range. Made from hand selected seasoned tonewoods, they are skilfully hand crafted, carefully varnished, 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.
Kind to the environment - The Endeavour Tree Planting Promise....
"For every new Endeavour Violin, Viola or Cello purchased One native tree will be planted".
ENDEAVOUR “OPTIMIST” specs:
- Bridge: ‘Aubert’ (France)
- Strings: D’Addario Prelude (USA)
- Belly: Solid spruce
- Back: Solid Maple
- Ribs: Solid Maple
- Neck: Solid Maple
- Tailpiece: Carbon Fibre, with built-in precision fine-tuners.
- Pegs: Ebonised solid Hardwood
- Fingerboard: Ebonised solid Hardwood
- Bow: Endeavour 'Student' model. Brazilian hardwood 'Massaranduba' stick. Ebony frog. Natural unbleached horsehair. Silver lapping. Leather thumb grip.
- Case: Lightweight model. Water resistant durable nylon cover, impact resistant styrofoam core. With two bow clips, A4 sheet music pocket, and 2 removable shoulder straps.
- Rosin: Organic recipe, 100% pure
- 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.
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SIZING INFO:
1/16 size (Suits 3 years old child)
1/10 size: (Suits 4-5 years old child)
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)
"I am a violin teacher and have been really impressed with the Endeavour Optimist violins that I've bought from you. They have a really lovely sound for the price and are set up really well. I have also recommended your instruments to several of my students who have bought them from you."