The Andreas Eastman VL305 is a remarkable violin that’s well suited for advancing musicians who’ve outgrown their student instrument. The VL305 from Sweetwater is finely crafted from select tonewoods that have been aged and seasoned for superb tonality. These include a solid spruce top, a flamed maple back, and maple ribs that have all been carefully hand carved by luthiers using 19th-century techniques. To finalize the setup, this Andreas Eastman violin totes Pirastro Tonica strings, resulting in an astounding violin that produces a powerful, full-bodied tone that fills any room. The Andreas Eastman violin is also dressed with sturdy ebony pegs and a fine tuner for the E string, which means less time fussing with tuning and more time playing. The ebony chinrest also makes this violin supremely comfortable to play, making this one of the most compelling step-up violins available anywhere.
Andreas Eastman step-up instruments leverage a combination of European and Chinese tonewoods that have been aged and seasoned to enhance their resonance and tonal qualities. Once the wood has been selected, master luthiers meticulously craft the instruments using traditional European methods. These techniques ensure that your violin possesses the utmost sound quality and durability. The spruce tops and flamed maple backs provide a clear, balanced sound with enough power for you to be heard in any orchestra. With the rich, illustrious sound of the VL305, you’ll perform with confidence in any setting


The VL305 plays with a bold sound, thanks to its exceptional craftsmanship and immaculate details. Everything from the expertly carved scroll to the ebony fittings is emblematic of a consummate violin worth playing. Even the outside edges of its body are bordered with genuine hand-inlaid purfling. These fine details add to the violin’s charm and beauty while also protecting it from cracking. To top it all off, the Andreas Eastman VL305 boasts a beautiful Shaded Spirit Varnish that brings out all the intricate details of the wood. Such advanced appointments ensure that your violin will play with a powerful, rich tone over its lifetime.
Accomplished flutist Qian Ni founded Eastman in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. Similar to Sweetwater, Eastman started as a one-man operation, with Ni selling instruments out of the back of his car. Today, Eastman is a global maker of musical instruments, but they've never lost sight of their humble beginnings. Players — both students and professionals alike — searching for an instrument with outstanding sound, comfortable playability, and traditional craftsmanship will find exactly what they're looking for from Eastman.

| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic Violin |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Color | Shaded |
| Finish | Spirit Varnish |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Back & Sides Material | Maple |
| Purfling | Hand-inlaid |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Pegs | Ebony |
| Fine Tuners | Intergrated |
| Bridge Material | Despiau 1 Tree |
| Tailpiece | Ebony |
| Chin Rest | Ebony |
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