2026
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The first violin should not be a compromise—it should be an invitation. Designed for beginners and advancing players alike, this V3 model bridges the gap between affordability and true musicality. Crafted from premium solid spruce top and flamed maple back and sides, the instrument delivers a naturally resonant voice—bright, clear highs and warm, sonorous lows that fill a room with presence. The oil-based semi-hand-rubbed varnish not only protects the wood while preserving its acoustic potential, but also reveals the natural grain with a warm, translucent glow. Ebony fittings—fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest—offer durability and smooth playability, while the carbon fiber tailpiece with fine tuners ensures stable tuning and eliminates intonation drift. A maple bridge and high-quality steel strings complete the setup, delivering responsive articulation and sustained overtones. From the first pluck to the first performance, this violin is built to grow with its player, proving that a student instrument need not sound like one.
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Yanjin Chen, Yutong Liu, Zixuan Wei, Tianyi Ma, Luming Zhou
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Conceptual Design - Gaming, AR & VR
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TBG Partners
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Landscape Design - Concept Landscape