Samuel Eastman VL100 Student Violin Outfit

Story

In 1992, flutist Qian Ni founded Eastman Strings, bringing traditional 19th-century European master luthier carving techniques into modern workshop production. This model quickly became the gold standard recommendation among orchestral school teachers.

Maker / Origin

Eastman Music Company was established in 1992 by Qian Ni, a Chinese-born graduate of Boston University School of Music. Instead of relying on automated mass factory pressing, Ni set up traditional workshops where craftspeople hand-carve tonewoods with chisels and scrapers, revolutionizing the modern affordable orchestral instrument market.

Condition & Value

Appears in very clean, gently used condition with bridge, tailpiece, and strings properly mounted. The accompanying bow and hard case are intact. Excellent playable condition commands the upper end of the secondary value range.