Yamaha AV20-44SG 4/4 Professional Violin Outfit | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha AV20-44SG 4/4 size intermediate violin outfit showcases fully hand-carved construction with 5+ years aged spruce and maple, delivering rich and sweet yet powerful sound projection. This exceptional instrument features professional shop adjustment by Yamaha-trained technicians to meet and exceed MENC standards, ensuring optimal playability straight from the case. Designed for serious intermediate to advancing players, the AV20-44SG combines traditional European craftsmanship with modern quality control and reliability.
Product Overview
The AV20-44SG features a fully hand-carved spruce top that has been aged for over five years, paired with stunning highly flamed maple back and sides for exceptional acoustic properties and visual appeal. The reddish-golden shading oil varnish is hand-applied using traditional techniques, creating depth and allowing the wood's natural resonance to shine through. The two-piece maple back construction provides enhanced structural stability while maintaining the classic aesthetic of fine violins.
Performance characteristics include rich, sweet tonality with remarkable power and projection that fills concert halls and practice rooms alike. The extended aging process of the tonewoods ensures optimal acoustic maturation, while the solid boxwood fittings provide durability and traditional aesthetics. Professional setup and adjustment guarantee that every instrument meets the stringent MENC educational standards required by schools and conservatories.
Advanced construction features include meticulous hand-carving throughout, precision graduations for optimal sound production, and careful attention to traditional violin-making techniques. The instrument comes pre-fitted with premium Thomastik Dominant strings and includes a comprehensive outfit package designed to support advancing violinists through their musical journey.
Ideal For
- Advanced intermediate students ready for professional-quality instruments
- Music education programs requiring MENC-standard instruments for student success
- Orchestra performers seeking reliable intonation and powerful sound projection
- Private lesson students transitioning to more responsive, nuanced instruments
- Adult players who appreciate traditional craftsmanship and modern reliability
Key Features
5+ Years Aged Tonewoods
The spruce top and maple back and sides are aged for over five years, ensuring optimal acoustic properties, enhanced resonance, and the mature tonal characteristics typically found only in much more expensive instruments.
Fully Hand-Carved Construction
Every component is meticulously hand-carved using traditional methods, providing superior acoustic response, natural wood resonance, and the authentic craftsmanship that serious violinists demand for expressive playing.
Professional MENC-Standard Setup
Shop-adjusted by Yamaha-trained professionals to meet and exceed Music Educators National Conference standards, guaranteeing optimal string height, bridge placement, and overall playability for educational and performance use.
Premium Flamed Maple Back
The highly flamed two-piece maple back creates stunning visual appeal with reddish-golden shading while providing the structural integrity and acoustic reflection properties essential for powerful sound projection.
Hand-Applied Oil Varnish System
Traditional oil varnish applied by hand creates beautiful depth and allows the aged tonewoods to resonate freely, combining visual elegance with optimal acoustic performance for serious musicians.
What's Included
- Yamaha AV20-44SG 4/4 violin with professional setup
- Yamaha oblong cordura-covered case with backpack-style shoulder straps
- Quality Brazilwood bow with premium hair and frog
- Pirastro Schwarz rosin for optimal bow grip
- Thomastik Dominant strings (pre-installed)
- Yamaha 5-year workmanship warranty
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic Violin |
| Size | 4/4 (Full Size) |
| Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Top Material | 5+ years aged hand-carved spruce |
| Back & Sides | 5+ years aged highly flamed maple (2-piece) |
| Neck Material | Hand-carved aged maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony with traditional radius |
| Fittings | Solid boxwood pegs and chin rest |
| Bridge | Hand-fitted with optimal curvature |
| Tailpiece | Boxwood with traditional mounting |
| Strings | Thomastik Dominant (factory installed) |
| Bow | Quality Brazilwood with premium hair |
| Case | Oblong cordura with backpack straps |
| Finish | Hand-applied oil varnish, reddish-golden |
| Setup Standard | MENC professional adjustment |
| Warranty | Yamaha 5-year workmanship coverage |
Experience This Professional Violin Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to discover the exceptional craftsmanship and powerful, sweet tonality of the Yamaha AV20-44SG violin outfit. Our experienced staff understands the importance of proper instrument selection for advancing musicians and can demonstrate this instrument's superior qualities. Contact us today to schedule your personal playing session with this professionally setup violin.
