From the first model in our Andreas Eastman series, our commitment to quality tonewood and expert hand-craftsmanship is abundantly evident. This step-up model is of such high quality that some luthiers who have evaluated these instruments have believed them to be professional instruments with high price tags!

• Entirely hand-crafted of well seasoned, select tonewoods
• Ebony fingerboard
• Attractive and durable hand-applied amber satin varnish
• Hand-carved boxwood pegs, tailpiece and chinrest with ebony trim (Wittner cast composite tailpiece with 4 fine tuners available as an option)
• Outstanding, modestly-priced step-up model
• Available in Stradivarius and Montagnana patterns
• Available in sizes 4/4, 7/8, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/10
  
  

Players and teachers recognize in the model 305 an instrument with a strong tonal and visual personality. These are the qualities that make it one of our most popular models.

• Entirely hand-crafted from solid tonewoods
• Select spruce top and highly flamed maple back, ribs, and scroll
• Custom model with Canadian poplar back also available in limited quantities.
• Hand-applied antique-style spirit varnish
• Hand-carved boxwood pegs, tailpiece and chinrest with ebony trim
• Strong, clear tone
• Available in Stradivarius and Montagnana patterns
• Available in sizes 4/4, 7/8, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8
  
  

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a small number of master workshops in Markneukirchen, Germany distinguished themselves by developing some of the best varnishes of the modern era. The varnish we use on our model 405 instruments emulates these exceptional varnishes from a century ago.

• Meticulously hand-carved
• Premium spruce top
• Highly flamed maple back, ribs, and scroll
• Hand-carved boxwood fittings
• Beautiful hand-applied multi-layer spirit varnish in the early 20th century Markneukirchen German style
• Available in Stradivarius and Montagnana patterns
• Available in sizes 4/4, 7/8, 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4