Herald 1/4-1/8 VIOLON 1/8 TOUT MASSIF AS118
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The essentials to know about the Hérald 1/8 acoustic violin
The essentials to know about the Hérald 1/8 acoustic violin
- 1/8 size : ideal for young musicians, with a grip suited to small physiques.
- Serious wood for proper learning : top made of solid spruce, back and ribs in maple for an instrument designed to progress (and not just a "toy violin").
- Stradivarius spirit : a classic style appreciated for starting out with good visual and ergonomic references.
- Ready-to-play pack : delivered with bow and with case to quickly start lessons.
Manufacturer Information
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A first violin designed for a smooth start
In the tradition of Stradivarius-style violins, this Hérald offers an accessible and coherent approach to learning: a classic design, reassuring wood choices, and a manufacturing focused on a "real instrument". It is especially aimed at families and students looking for a reliable first acoustic violin, capable of supporting the first years of practice before moving on to a higher range.
For whom, and in which uses?
This violin is recommended for a beginner level, notably in conservatory contexts, music schools, or private lessons. Its 1/8 size suits young students and promotes a more natural posture, essential for acquiring good fundamentals. It is perfectly suited to introductory repertoires: classical music, pedagogical pieces, first studies, and more broadly any practice where intonation and bow control are built step by step.
Sound quality
The solid spruce top is a key point for projection and responsiveness: it helps the violin respond more clearly to the bow, facilitating the work on attacks and dynamics throughout lessons. The maple back and ribs provide structure and precision, with a generally clearer and better-defined sound, useful for learning intonation. Overall, it offers a balanced tonal foundation, designed to support steady progress over several years.
Technical specifications
| Category | 1/8 | Style | Stradivarius |
| Format | 1/8 | Back | maple |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Splints | maple |
| Top | Solid Spruce | Fine tuning | No |
| Neck | Maple | Bow included | Yes |
| Fingerboard | Mahogany | Color | Brown |
| Cover/case | Case | Finishing | Varnished |
| Size | 1/8 | Ribs | Maple |
| Fine tuner | No | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the 1/8 size suitable for a beginner?
This 1/8 model is recommended for young beginner students, particularly within conservatories, music schools, or private lessons. This size promotes a more natural posture during learning and is intended for the initial years of practice.
What woods make up this 1/8 violin?
The top is made of solid spruce, while the neck, back, and ribs are maple. The fingerboard is made of mahogany.
What sound does the solid spruce top provide?
Thanks to its solid spruce top, the instrument is designed to deliver bow responsiveness and clearer projection.
Are the bow and case included?
A bow is included, along with a case for transporting and storing the violin.
Does the Herald Violon Massif 1/8 have fine tuners?
Fine tuning pegs are not present on this 4-string violin. The finish is varnished with a natural color.
