Description
Anton Breton AB-05RD Sparkling Red Student 1/8 Violin Outfit is a 1/8-size student violin outfit with a solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides and a sparkling red finish. It comes with an Anton Breton AB-100 Brazilwood bow and a standard semi-shaped foam case.
Specifications
| SKU | AB-05RD 1/8 |
|---|---|
| Model | AB-05RD 1/8 |
| Size | 1/8 violin |
| Top | Solid spruce |
| Back & Sides | Solid maple |
| Neck | Solid maple |
| Finish | Sparkling 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, color-matched to the red violin (the bow may be a darker shade than the violin) |
| Case | Standard semi-shaped foam case (triangle-style shape, not a rectangular oblong) |
| Tuning | G-D-A-E |
Measurements
| Length | 17” |
|---|---|
| Width | 6” |
| Height | 2.7” |
| Weight (violin only) | 9.6 oz |
What is included
- Anton Breton AB-05RD Sparkling Red Student 1/8 violin
- Anton Breton AB-100 Brazilwood bow with white horsehair (color-matched red)
- Standard semi-shaped foam case (triangle-style shape)
Common questions
Is the Anton Breton AB-05RD 1/8 violin solid wood or laminate?
The Anton Breton AB-05RD 1/8 has a solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides, with no laminate used in the body.
Does the Anton Breton AB-05RD 1/8 come with a bow and case?
Yes. The Anton Breton AB-05RD 1/8 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 bow is color-matched to the red violin, though it may be a darker shade than the violin.
How is the Anton Breton AB-05RD 1/8 violin tuned?
The Anton Breton AB-05RD 1/8 is tuned G-D-A-E, low to high, which is standard violin tuning.
What size player is the Anton Breton AB-05RD 1/8 violin for?
The Anton Breton AB-05RD 1/8 is a 1/8 violin, which generally suits a player about 4 to 6 years old with an arm length of roughly 17 to 18½ inches (43–47 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 1/4 violin, typically for players about 5 to 7 years old with an arm length near 18½ to 20 inches (47–51 cm).
What is the difference between the Anton Breton AB-05RD and the AB-20?
The Anton Breton AB-05RD 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.
