String Instruments & Accessories

Bowed string instruments are the foundation of symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo performance. SoundsGood online store offers the widest selection of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses in Ukraine: from student outfits to master instruments.

🎻 Complete Range

Violins, violas, cellos, double basses in all sizes

🏆 Premium Brands

Yamaha, Stentor, Strunal, Gewa, Cremona, Höfner

✅ Official Warranty

Certified import, full technical support

🚚 Free Delivery

Via Nova Poshta from 4000 UAH across Ukraine

🎻 Violins — The Most Popular String Instrument

The violin is the queen of the orchestra and one of the most expressive musical instruments in the world. SoundsGood offers violins in all sizes for musicians of any age and skill level.

Violin Sizes:

Choosing the right size is key to comfortable playing and rapid progress. Size is determined by the student’s arm length.

Size	Student Age	Arm Length	Body Length
4/4 (full)	12+ years, adults	60+ cm	35.5 cm
3/4	9–12 years	56–60 cm	33.5 cm
1/2	7–9 years	51–56 cm	32 cm
1/4	5–7 years	47–51 cm	28 cm
1/8	4–5 years	43–47 cm	25.5 cm
1/10	3–4 years	39–43 cm	23 cm
1/16	3 years	35–39 cm	21.5 cm

Violin Types by Level:

Student Violins ⭐

For beginners — first 1–3 years of study

Material: laminated wood or solid spruce/maple
Strings: steel (included)
Includes: bow, case, rosin
Feature: resistant to temperature and humidity changes

Popular Models:

Stentor Student I — from 4,500 UAH (best choice for beginners)

Stentor Student II — from 6,500 UAH (improved quality)

Yamaha V3SKA — from 8,000 UAH (Japanese quality)

Cremona SV-75 — from 5,200 UAH

Applications: music schools, early years of study, home practice

Intermediate Violins

For advancing students — 3–7 years of study

Material: solid spruce (top), maple (back, ribs)
Strings: quality synthetic or perlon
Finish: spirit varnish that enhances sound
Feature: hand finishing, workshop setup

Popular Models:

Stentor Conservatoire — from 15,000 UAH

Yamaha V5SA — from 18,000 UAH

Strunal 150 — from 12,000 UAH (Czech quality)

Gewa Allegro — from 14,000 UAH

Applications: conservatories, concert performances, competitions

Professional & Master Violins

For professionals — concert activity

Material: aged solid wood (5–20+ years drying)
Craftsmanship: handmade by master luthier
Sound: rich, projecting, wide dynamic range
Feature: individual character of sound

Popular Models:

Yamaha V7SG — from 35,000 UAH

Gewa Maestro — from 45,000 UAH

Strunal Master — from 40,000 UAH

Master instruments — from 80,000 UAH

Applications: orchestras, solo, chamber music, competitions

Electric Violins

For modern styles — rock, pop, electronic music

Construction: solid body or semi-acoustic
Connection: active or passive pickup
Advantages: silent practice through headphones, effects

Popular Models:

Yamaha YEV104 — from 22,000 UAH (4-string)

Yamaha YEV105 — from 26,000 UAH (5-string)

Yamaha SV-255 — from 65,000 UAH (Silent Violin Pro)

Applications: studio recording, live performances, silent practice

🎻 Violas — The Warm Voice of the Orchestra

The viola is a string instrument larger than the violin, with a deeper, warmer timbre. It plays an important role in chamber music and orchestra. SoundsGood offers violas in various sizes from leading manufacturers.

Viola Sizes:

Unlike violins, violas are measured in inches. Size selection depends on arm length and physical capabilities of the musician.

Size (inches)	Size (cm)	Recommendations
16.5" — 17"	42–43 cm	Standard size for adults
16"	40.5 cm	For adults with smaller hands
15.5"	39.5 cm	Teenagers, compact option
15"	38 cm	Children 11–13 years
14"	35.5 cm	Children 9–11 years
13"	33 cm	Children 7–9 years
12"	30.5 cm	Children under 7 years

Viola Levels:

Student Violas

Stentor Student I Viola — from 5,500 UAH

Stentor Student II Viola — from 7,500 UAH

Cremona SVA-75 — from 6,000 UAH

Intermediate Violas

Stentor Conservatoire Viola — from 16,000 UAH

Strunal 3/90 — from 14,000 UAH

Gewa Allegro Viola — from 15,000 UAH

Professional Violas

Yamaha VA7SG — from 40,000 UAH

Gewa Maestro Viola — from 50,000 UAH

🎻 Cellos — The Noble Bass

The cello is an instrument with an incredibly rich, human-like timbre. Its range covers bass and tenor registers. SoundsGood offers cellos in all sizes for students and professionals.

Cello Sizes:

Size	Student Age	Height	Body Length
4/4 (full)	12+ years, adults	150+ cm	75.5 cm
3/4	9–12 years	135–150 cm	69 cm
1/2	7–9 years	120–135 cm	65 cm
1/4	5–7 years	110–120 cm	58.5 cm
1/8	4–5 years	under 110 cm	51 cm

Cello Levels:

Student Cellos

For beginners — reliable instruments for first years of study

Stentor Student I Cello — from 12,000 UAH

Stentor Student II Cello — from 16,000 UAH

Yamaha VC5S — from 25,000 UAH

Cremona SC-100 — from 14,000 UAH

Intermediate Cellos

For advancing musicians

Stentor Conservatoire Cello — from 35,000 UAH

Strunal 40/4 — from 30,000 UAH

Gewa Allegro Cello — from 32,000 UAH

Professional Cellos

For concert activity

Yamaha VC7SG — from 85,000 UAH

Gewa Maestro Cello — from 95,000 UAH

Master instruments — from 150,000 UAH

Electric Cellos

For modern styles and silent practice

Yamaha SVC-110 — from 55,000 UAH (Silent Cello)

Yamaha SVC-210 — from 95,000 UAH

🎸 Double Basses — The Foundation of the Orchestra

The double bass is the largest and lowest bowed string instrument. It forms the bass foundation in orchestra and jazz. SoundsGood offers acoustic and electric double basses.

Double Bass Sizes:

Size	Player Height	Body Length	Recommendations
4/4	180+ cm	115 cm	Rarely used, very large
3/4 ⭐	160+ cm	104 cm	Standard orchestral size
1/2	140–160 cm	97 cm	Teenagers, shorter adults
1/4	125–140 cm	88 cm	Children 9–12 years
1/8	110–125 cm	80 cm	Children 7–9 years

Types of Double Basses:

Orchestral Double Basses

For classical music

Shape: violin or viola (gamba) form
Strings: 4 (standard) or 5 (with low C or B)
Bow: German or French grip

Stentor Student Double Bass — from 35,000 UAH

Strunal 50/1 — from 45,000 UAH (Czech production)

Gewa Allegro — from 55,000 UAH

Electric Upright Basses (EUB)

For silent practice and live performances

Yamaha SLB-200 — from 85,000 UAH (Silent Bass)

Yamaha SLB-300 — from 145,000 UAH (professional)

NS Design WAV4 — from 65,000 UAH

Advantages: compact, silent practice, easy transportation

🏹 Bows — The Soul of Sound

The bow is no less important than the instrument itself. Bow quality determines timbre, dynamics, and articulation. SoundsGood offers bows for all string instruments from student to professional level.

Bow Types by Material:

Brazilwood Bows

Student level

Advantages: affordable price, reliability
Sound: basic, sufficient for learning
Price: from 800 UAH

Popular: Stentor, Cremona, Gewa

Pernambuco Bows ⭐

Professional standard

Advantages: ideal flexibility, balance, response
Sound: rich, wide dynamic range
Feature: each bow is unique
Price: from 5,000 UAH

Popular: Dörfler, Müller, master bows

Carbon Fiber Bows

Modern alternative

Advantages: stability, unaffected by humidity
Sound: from basic to professional (depending on model)
Feature: ideal for travel and outdoor performances
Price: from 2,500 UAH

Popular: Glasser, CodaBow, Müsing

Bows by Instrument:

Instrument	Bow Length	Weight	Price Range
Violin	74–75 cm	58–62 g	800 — 25,000 UAH
Viola	74 cm	68–74 g	900 — 28,000 UAH
Cello	71–72 cm	78–84 g	1,200 — 35,000 UAH
Double Bass	70–72 cm	130–150 g	1,800 — 45,000 UAH

💡 Bow Care:

Loosen the hair after each practice session
Don’t touch the hair with your hands (oils damage it)
Rehair — every 6–12 months (from 600 UAH)
Store in case at stable temperature

🎵 Strings — The Voice of the Instrument

String choice significantly affects timbre, response, and playing comfort. SoundsGood offers strings from leading manufacturers: D’Addario, Thomastik, Pirastro, Larsen.

String Types by Material:

Steel Core Strings

For beginners and humid conditions

Sound: bright, projecting, focused
Response: fast, clear
Stability: highest, quick to tune
Drawbacks: less warm sound, less tonal complexity

Popular: D’Addario Prelude (from 450 UAH), Pirastro Chromcor (from 850 UAH)

Synthetic Core Strings ⭐

Most popular choice for most musicians

Sound: warm, rich, similar to gut
Response: balanced
Stability: good (better than gut)
Popularity: 70% of professionals use synthetic

Popular: Thomastik Dominant (from 1,800 UAH), D’Addario Pro-Arté (from 1,200 UAH), Pirastro Tonica (from 1,500 UAH)

Gut Core Strings

For authentic performance and baroque music

Sound: richest, warmest, with overtones
Response: complex, requires experience
Stability: lowest, sensitive to humidity
Price: highest

Popular: Pirastro Oliv (from 4,500 UAH), Pirastro Eudoxa (from 3,800 UAH)

Violin Strings:

Student:

D’Addario Prelude — from 450 UAH (steel, stable)
Pirastro Chromcor — from 850 UAH (steel, bright)

Intermediate:

Thomastik Dominant — from 1,800 UAH (industry standard)
Pirastro Tonica — from 1,500 UAH

Professional:

Thomastik Vision — from 2,400 UAH
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi — from 2,800 UAH (powerful sound)
Larsen Virtuoso — from 3,200 UAH

🧰 String Instrument Accessories

The right accessories improve playing comfort, protect the instrument, and help achieve better sound. SoundsGood offers a complete range of accessories.

Essential Accessories:

Rosin

Essential accessory for sound production

Light rosin: for violin and viola
Dark rosin: for cello and double bass (softer, stickier)

Pirastro — from 250 UAH (basic)

Pirastro Goldflex — from 450 UAH (hypoallergenic)

Bernardel — from 550 UAH (premium)

Shoulder Rests

For violin and viola — comfort and proper posture

Kun Original — from 850 UAH (classic)

Kun Bravo — from 1,200 UAH (improved)

Wolf Forte Secondo — from 950 UAH

Everest — from 450 UAH (budget)

Mutes

For reducing volume or changing timbre

Practice mutes: for quiet home practice (from 150 UAH)
Orchestral mutes: for timbral changes in music (from 250 UAH)

Tuners & Metronomes

For accurate tuning and rhythm

Korg CA-2 — from 650 UAH (chromatic tuner)

Korg TM-60 — from 1,200 UAH (tuner + metronome)

Snark SN-5X — from 450 UAH (clip-on tuner)

Humidifiers

Protection from drying during heating season

Dampit — from 350 UAH (for violin/viola)

Dampit Cello — from 450 UAH

Stretto — from 550 UAH (in-case)

⚠️ Important: Optimal humidity 40–60%. Drying out leads to cracks!

💼 Cases & Bags

A proper case protects the instrument from impacts, temperature changes, and humidity. SoundsGood offers all types of cases from budget to professional.

Case Types:

Foam Cases

Basic protection

Light, affordable
For students, daily practice
Price: from 1,200 UAH (violin)

Shaped Cases ⭐

Optimal choice

Follow instrument contours
Compact, lighter than oblong
Good impact protection
Price: from 2,500 UAH (violin)

Brands: Gewa, BAM, Tonareli

Oblong Cases

Maximum space

Room for multiple bows
Extra pockets for accessories
Heavier but more spacious
Price: from 3,000 UAH (violin)

Flight Cases

For air travel

Maximum protection
Airline compliant
Price: from 8,000 UAH

Brands: BAM Hightech, Gewa Air

🏆 Leading String Instrument Brands

SoundsGood works only with official importers and representatives of leading global brands. Official manufacturer warranty on all products.

🎻 Instruments

Yamaha

Japan — benchmark for quality and reliability

Series: V (violins), VA (violas), VC (cellos), SLB (Silent Bass)

Stentor

UK — student segment leader

Series: Student I, Student II, Conservatoire, Arcadia

Strunal (Cremona)

Czech Republic — European craftsmanship tradition

Legends: series 150, 160, 175, 220

Gewa

Germany — premium quality

Series: Allegro, Maestro, Ideale

🎵 Strings

Thomastik-Infeld

Austria — world leader

Series: Dominant, Vision, Spirocore, Peter Infeld

D’Addario

USA — innovation and quality

Series: Prelude, Pro-Arté, Kaplan, Zyex

Pirastro

Germany — premium quality since 1798

Series: Tonica, Evah Pirazzi, Obligato, Oliv

Larsen

Denmark — cello string benchmark

Series: Original, Virtuoso, Il Cannone

🔧 Accessories

Kun

Canada — #1 shoulder rests

Wolf

Germany — shoulder rests and mutes

BAM

France — highest quality cases

🎯 How to Choose a String Instrument

Choosing a string instrument depends on player level, age, budget, and goals. Below are practical recommendations.

Recommendations by Level:

🎓 For Beginners (first 1–3 years)

What to Choose:

Violin: Stentor Student I or Student II
Viola: Stentor Student I Viola
Cello: Stentor Student I Cello
Bow: the one included (upgrade later)
Strings: D’Addario Prelude (included strings are fine)

Why These?

✅ Complete outfit — bow, case, rosin
✅ Resistant to student conditions
✅ Easy to tune and play
✅ Official warranty

Budget: violin from 4,500 UAH, cello from 12,000 UAH

📚 For Music School Students (3–7 years of study)

What to Choose:

Violin: Stentor Conservatoire, Yamaha V5SA, Strunal 150
Bow: separate carbon or brazilwood
Strings: Thomastik Dominant or Pirastro Tonica
Shoulder rest: Kun Original or Wolf

Budget: violin from 12,000 UAH, bow from 2,500 UAH, accessories from 3,000 UAH

🎻 For Professionals

What to Choose:

Instrument: master or premium factory-made
Bow: pernambuco from recognized maker
Strings: selected for instrument and playing style
Case: BAM Hightech or Gewa Air

Budget: instrument from 40,000 UAH, bow from 10,000 UAH

💡 Universal Tips:

1. Correct Size is Most Important

An instrument that’s too large will cause strain and injuries. Better too small than too large!

2. Outfit for Beginners is Optimal

Stentor and Yamaha offer outfits with everything needed. Don’t buy separately for first instrument.

3. Consult Your Teacher

Your instructor knows your needs and can recommend a specific model.

4. Regular Maintenance

Visit a luthier at least once a year for bridge, soundpost adjustment and instrument check.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What age can a child start playing violin?

From 3–4 years old (size 1/16 or 1/10). Early learning develops ear and coordination. Special methods exist for the youngest (Suzuki).

How do I determine the right violin size?

Measure arm length from neck to middle of palm with arm extended. Or: place violin on shoulder — fingers should comfortably wrap around the scroll.