Developed by Charles Avsharian, Shar CEO, our original Carlo Lamberti® Classic Violin has remained a popular choice among advancing players and their teachers, for the simple reason that it has consistently outperformed other violins in its price range. Remaining the champion, though, doesn’t just happen; it is the result of constant improvements to outperform the dizzying number of violins in this price range.

Improving the already great Classic was a project two years in the making, involving Shar’s luthiers, teachers, top-rank orchestral violinists and one of the world’s best instrument making workshops. We did not rest until we were assured that our improved Classic was the finest violin in the marketplace for the price, an ideal instrument for an ambitious, rapidly advancing student.

Modeled on a famous 1715 Stradivari, this violin has been made with carefully aged, flamed maple back, neck and scroll and seasoned European spruce tops. Carefully applied hand varnish, following traditional Italian methods, the Classic employs four coats of varnish, dried naturally in the sun, bringing out the full beauty of the violin, both aesthetically and tonally. Quality fittings used throughout, including a hand carved bridge, Hill-style boxwood pegs, and a boxwood tailpiece with fine tuner for the E-string.

The "Best in Class!" icon is your assurance that Shar has searched the world for instruments that are the very best value in each category. We offer a variety of instruments for different playing levels and price ranges, so that you can find the instrument that is perfect for your needs.

This outfit includes the Carlo Lamberti® Classic violin, Presto® Encore violin bow, American Case Company Eagle Hill-Style Blue violin case, and Bernardel rosin.

Presto Encore Violin Bow
The Presto® Encore offers a moderately firm woven carbon fiber stick capable of a big, clear tone and quick response. Exceptional handling at a great value. The balance point lies close to center-tip.

Woven carbon fiber stick. Ebony frog with silver mountings.

Presto® carbon fiber bows have gained a loyal following among players and teachers alike. Combining modern, strong, state-of-the-art materials with traditional handcraft, these bows are as impressive and beautiful to look at as they are to play. Agile handling, arrow-straight tracking and full tonal power are hallmarks of these fine bows. Decidedly stunning in appearance due to the open weave carbon cloth, these bows are far better suited for severe performance conditions than wood bows, including pernambuco. And, as the world's supply of expensive pernambuco wood disappears, Presto® bows deliver more performance for your dollar than any fine bow on the market today. Presto® bows are only made with aerospace-grade fibers and resins. The engineering process guarantees longevity by eliminating "creep," a flaw in carbon-fiber manufacture that can warp a bow or diminish camber over time. All bows are thoroughly inspected, meaning only bows with the best craftsmanship are sent to our customers.

American Case Company Eagle Hill-Style Blue Violin Case
Designed by professional players under the guidance of Charles Avsharian, the Eagle series provides everything professional players, and serious amateurs, require. The foundation of every American Case is the multi-layered wood shell, manufactured in a high-tech facility to assure stable strength. All Eagle cases are loaded with features: durable oxford cloth cover, subway handle with non-slip grip, matte silver-tone hardware, large, heavy D-rings, jumbo vapor bottle, sensitive mechanical hygrometer, four bow holders, large extra-padded handle, violin blanket, hidden string tube, and adjustable dual shoulder straps.

Carlo Lamberti Classic Violin Feature