Ming-Jiang Zhu Artist Outfit

This top-of-the-line outfit is perfect suited for the advancing musician. And for a limited time, we're offering our Ming-Jiang Artist Outfit at a significant savings. The full outfit contains a Ming-Jiang Artist violin, a Guy Laurent® Collector's Series Peccatte bow, as well as an American Case® Continental Dart oblong case.

Ming-Jiang Zhu Artist Violin
Handcrafted with fine European tonewood, the Artist is crafted by the top makers of the Ming-Jiang Zhu workshop. Offering a clear, sonorous tone while still maintaining a level of depth, this violin offers an advancing musician the chance to have an instrument that meets their needs. This model is made especially for Shar Music and is most similar to the 918 model.

The Ming-Jiang Zhu Workshop is based in Guangzhou, China under the guidance of the outstanding maker Ming-Jiang Zhu. Zhu was trained under master violin maker and educator Guo-Hui Liang. In 1991, he opened his own workshop. Ming-Jiang Zhu has won 19 awards from international competitions and has been labeled “within the top 5% of violin makers in the world today.”

Many of the luthiers at Ming-Jiang Zhu workshop have been awarded for their workmanship as well. Altogether, the workshop has won 23 awards from top international competitions including the Violin Society of America, including 2 gold and 3 silver medals. The instruments of the workshop are crafted following Italian traditions and standards of craftsmanship. Ming-Jiang Zhu Workshop constantly produces exceptional and exquisite instruments that are powerful in tone.

Guy Laurent® Collector's Series Peccatte Bow
This supple pernambuco stick provides precise handling for the advanced player. Favors a player with a strong bow arm. Capable of the most advanced bow techniques offering a refined, warm tone. The balance point lies close to center-frog.

Round pernambuco stick. Ebony frog with silver mountings.

Bows from the Guy Laurent workshop are amongst our most popular, serving the most demanding advanced students and serious amateurs. In the tradition of the great French archetiers, we are proud to offer these impressive bows of fine character and outstanding playability. For the violinist seeking a strong bow with very warm sound, excellent control and fast response, but without breaking the bank, look no further! Easily comparable to European bows costing twice the price, these master bows are from the finest workshops in China.

American Case® Continental Dart Oblong Case
With a laboratory-certified highly arched shell design, the Continental Dart offers the most protection of any compact violin case. Durable black genuine Cordura cover, heavy gauge German-made brass hardware, German latch, and careful craftsmanship assure that each Continental stands the test of time. The Dart boasts unique American Case bow holders that refuse to pinch bow hair, sewn on oblong feet, a large leather carrying handle, and a subway handle with non-skid rubber grip. Interior fabric of 100% cotton velvet is available in your choice of Claret Red, or Midnight Blue, with matching blanket.

For added safety, an accurate digital hygrometer and extra-long vapor bottle is installed in every Continental Dart, as well as genuine silk at all critical points where your violin comes in contact with the case interior.

The Ming-Jiang Zhu Workshop is based in Guangzhou, China under the guidance of the outstanding maker Ming-Jiang Zhu. Zhu was trained under master violin maker and educator Guo-Hui Liang. In 1991, he opened his own workshop. Ming-Jiang Zhu has won 19 awards from international competitions and has been labeled “within the top 5% of violin makers in the world today.”

Many of the luthiers at Ming-Jiang Zhu workshop have been awarded for their workmanship as well. Altogether, the workshop has won 23 awards from top international competitions including the Violin Society of America, including 2 gold and 3 silver medals.

The instruments of the workshop are crafted following Italian traditions and standards of craftsmanship. Ming-Jiang Zhu Workshop constantly produces exceptional and exquisite instruments that are powerful in tone.