Description
Anton Breton AB-05 Traditional Red Student 3/4 Violin Outfit is a 3/4-size student violin outfit with a solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides and a traditional red finish. It comes with an Anton Breton AB-100 Brazilwood bow and a standard semi-shaped foam case.
Specifications
| SKU | AB-05 3/4 |
|---|---|
| Model | AB-05 3/4 |
| Size | 3/4 violin |
| Top | Solid spruce |
| Back & Sides | Solid maple |
| Neck | Solid maple |
| Finish | Traditional Red |
| Fingerboard & Fittings | Ebonized hardwood |
| Bridge | Cremona VP-201 aged maple |
| Chinrest | Stradivarius |
| Tailpiece | Composite with 4 fine tuners |
| Bow | Anton Breton AB-100 Brazilwood bow with white horsehair, standard dark red (not color-matched) |
| Case | Standard semi-shaped foam case (triangle-style shape, not a rectangular oblong) |
| Tuning | G-D-A-E |
Measurements
| Length | 22.5” |
|---|---|
| Width | 7.8” |
| Height | 3.2” |
| Weight (violin only) | 14.4 oz |
What is included
- Anton Breton AB-05 Traditional Red Student 3/4 violin
- Anton Breton AB-100 Brazilwood bow with white horsehair
- Standard semi-shaped foam case (triangle-style shape)
Common questions
Is the Anton Breton AB-05 3/4 violin solid wood or laminate?
The Anton Breton AB-05 3/4 has a solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides, with no laminate used in the body.
Does the Anton Breton AB-05 3/4 come with a bow and case?
Yes. The Anton Breton AB-05 3/4 comes as a complete outfit with an Anton Breton AB-100 Brazilwood bow with white horsehair and a standard semi-shaped foam case with a triangle-style shape. The traditional red AB-05 comes with the standard dark red bow.
How is the Anton Breton AB-05 3/4 violin tuned?
The Anton Breton AB-05 3/4 is tuned G-D-A-E, low to high, which is standard violin tuning.
What size player is the Anton Breton AB-05 3/4 violin for?
The Anton Breton AB-05 3/4 is a 3/4 violin, which generally suits a player about 9 to 11 years old with an arm length of roughly 22 to 23 inches (56–58 cm), measured from the side of the neck along the outstretched arm to the middle of the palm. Violin sizes run 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 (full size); if a measurement falls between two sizes, the smaller size is usually the safer choice. The next size up is a 4/4 violin, typically for players 11 years and older, including adults with an arm length near 23 inches (58 cm) and over.
What is the difference between the Anton Breton AB-05 and the AB-20?
The Anton Breton AB-05 uses an ebonized hardwood fingerboard and fittings, a Cremona VP-201 aged maple bridge, an AB-100 Brazilwood bow and a standard semi-shaped foam case. The AB-20 steps up to an ebony fingerboard and fittings, a Cremona VP-202 2-star aged maple bridge, an AB-112 Brazilwood bow and a deluxe foam case, and it is offered only in 4/4 and 3/4 sizes.
What colors does the Anton Breton AB-05 come in?
The Anton Breton AB-05 comes in traditional red (AB-05), sparkling blue (AB-05BU) and sparkling red (AB-05RD). The traditional red AB-05 is made in 4/4 through 1/4, the blue AB-05BU in 4/4 through 3/4, and the red AB-05RD in 1/4 and 1/8.
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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS
This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.
