【Andreas Eastman violin VL80 1/2】 Eastman violin beginner/intermediate model / Soft and warm tone 【Product Details】 "Eastman Strings," a stringed instrument maker from the United States, is highly regarded by music education institutions and musicians around the world for its excellent craftsmanship and careful handwork. This "Andreas Eastman VL80" is a popular standard model designed for beginners to intermediate players. Using European spruce (top plate) and maple (back plate, side plates), and a structure carved by hand, it features a stable resonance and a soft tone. The sound starts smoothly, and it has a responsive feel that is particularly easy to handle for bowing beginners. The varnish finish is slightly matte, which is also attractive for its calm atmosphere. While aimed at beginners, quality control is strict, and it is a reliable instrument for learning, with praise for its pitch stability and ease of intonation. The list price has also increased recently, and it is a popular model in the used market.