"The Tribute is the ultimate solution for an excellent and professional quality instrument."

Now available in 1/2 , 3/4 , and 4/4 size.

Endeavour 'Tribute' violins are designed as a tribute to Antonio Stradivari and are the crown of the Endeavour range. These hand-carved masterpiece violins are made with hand selected European tonewood which is naturally aged using time-honoured traditional methods, giving the best stability and tonal qualities. Meticulously hand-carved to strict design and quality specifications of The String Workshop. They stand out from other brands of 'heavy' and 'dull' instruments which are swamping today's market.
Endeavour 'Tribute' violins are light-weight and produce an alive, and clear resonance which far exceeds the tone of other instruments in this price range. Made with carefully selected fine-grained and seasoned European tonewood, they are hand carved, hand assembled, and then carefully hand varnished with a natural recipe traditional oil varnish before being sent to New Zealand for inspection. Once they arrive in New Zealand, they are carefully inspected for quality control. Each instrument is then personally set-up by Phil Whitehead and professionally adjusted for perfect playability, and for the most clear and balanced tone. 

ENDEAVOUR "TRIBUTE” specs:

• Pegs: Ebony 
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: 'Despiau' (France)
• Strings: Pirastro Violino (Germany)
• Tailpiece: 'Wittner', with built-in precision fine-tuners. (Germany)
• Belly: Two piece bookmatched solid European spruce. 
• Back: Two-piece bookmatched highly flamed solid maple.
• Varnish: Hand brushed natural oil recipe. 
• Bow: Endeavour 'Advanced' bow. Brazilian hardwood. Nickel mounted ebony frog. Natural unbleached horsehair. Silver lapping. Leather thumb grip.
• Case: Lightweight oblong model. Water resistant durable nylon cover, impact resistant styrofoam core. With two bow clips, A4 sheet music pocket, and 2 removable shoulder straps.
• Rosin: Endeavour 'Pure' organic rosin
• Shoulder rest - Not included.  Please see our 'Accessories' section to see our great range and choose your perfect shoulder rest. 
• Tree Planting Promise.  One native NZ tree planted for every violin purchased.

You are welcome to visit 'The String Workshop' in Mairangi Bay and "Try before you buy".

"We really enjoyed meeting you this morning - was such a special moment and everything we'd been hoping for.  So thank you so much for your time and allowing us to spend some time with you in your soulful workshop.  The "Endeavour Tribute" violin is just beautiful. The sound is really very, very good. I am so thrilled!"