The ZS Strings Strad Model Workshop Violin #004 is a beautifully crafted instrument built in a small workshop using high-quality European tonewoods and then professionally set up and tonally adjusted in Vancouver, Washington.
This violin features flamed European maple paired with a finely grained European spruce top, producing a clear, resonant sound with depth and projection. The instrument is finished in a warm honey-brown varnish with very gentle antiquing, giving it a refined and elegant appearance without excessive distressing.
Unlike many workshop violins that receive only a basic factory setup, this instrument has been carefully adjusted for tone and playability, ensuring an even response across all registers and a comfortable playing feel.
The result is a violin with a clear yet full voice, strong projection, and a balanced tonal character that works equally well for advancing students, serious hobbyists, and orchestral players.
In many traditional violin shops, an instrument of this quality would typically retail for $1,000 or more above this price range, but through direct sourcing and lower overhead, ZS Strings is able to offer it at exceptional value.
The violin pictured is the exact instrument you will receive (Instrument #004).
Tone & Playing Characteristics
The voice of this instrument is clear, projecting, and balanced, with warmth and depth throughout the range. The upper register speaks easily with a focused singing quality, while the lower strings provide a full and supportive foundation.
Response across all four strings is even and predictable, allowing players to move comfortably through different registers without sudden changes in tone or resistance. The violin responds quickly under the bow, making it well suited for developing technique as well as more advanced repertoire.
The tonal balance makes it equally comfortable in orchestral settings, chamber music, or solo playing.
Materials & Craftsmanship
This violin is constructed from quality European tonewoods chosen for both tonal and visual character.
The top is carved from European spruce with a consistent, even grain that supports clarity and responsiveness. The back, ribs, and neck are made from flamed European maple, giving the instrument strong structural integrity and a classic visual appearance.
The finish is a warm honey-brown varnish with gentle antiquing over a golden ground, highlighting the wood while maintaining a refined, traditional look.
The instrument is fitted with ebony fittings including Swiss pegs, providing both durability and a distinctive aesthetic.
Professional Setup
Each ZS Strings violin is carefully prepared to ensure optimal performance.
This instrument is fitted with Warchal The Beast strings, paired with a professionally fit Aubert bridge. The violin has been tonally adjusted to ensure balance, projection, and ease of response.
Final setup and tonal adjustment are completed in Vancouver, Washington, ensuring the instrument arrives ready to play at a high level.
Measurements
Length of Back (LOB): 357 mm
Upper Bout: 165 mm
Center Bout: 103 mm
Lower Bout: 206 mm
String Length: 328 mm
Included
The violin comes with a protective hard case designed for safe storage and travel.
The case includes an accessory compartment as well as holders for two bows and a shoulder rest.
