StewMac Build Your Own Fiddle Kit

Take pride in making your own violin. Ease of assembly and an outstanding price make this one of our most popular kits. You’ll learn about instrument making and have a lot of fun along the way! If you’re a first-timer this kit is a fine head start and a convenient alternative to building from scratch. Many guitarmakers tell us this kit gives them a fun break and a valuable learning experience too. All the parts to make a standard 4/4-size violin are included for convenient one-step ordering. You won’t need a fully equipped woodshophand tools will do because the machine work has already been done for you. Complete easy-to-follow assembly instructions are included. Our fiddle kit is a fine head start for making your own violin. When your Fiddle Kit arrives the spruce top and curly maple back have been carved and sanded and glued to the linings blocks and curly maple ribs. Channels are already routed for easily installing the decorative purfling trim. The machine-shaped neck is ready for sanding and fitting to the instrument. Assembly finishing and setup will complete a rewarding project. Sign your label with pride! Kit includes: Top back and side assembly Ebony fingerboard Bridge Tailpiece with adjustable fastener E-string adjuster Chinrest Nut saddle Purflings Tuning pegs Soundpost Endpin Assembly instructions Bow and strings not included.