Epoch Musical Instruments

Violins - VM5 Master 5-String

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A serious acoustic violin for seriously adventurous players. The addition of a low C makes this an ideal instrument for teachers of both violin and viola whilst the extended range gives contemporary players increased scope for expression and improvisation With the advantages of our carbon fibre/wood
construction technology the VM5 is very responsive with a clean, warm and precise sound.

Features:
1. Easy, low cost maintenance
2. Ultra robust, modern construction
3. Unique carbon fibre/wood construction
4. Unaffected by heat and humidity
5. Stable tuning in all conditions
6. Professional strings
7. Comes with 2 bridges (wood and carbon fibre)
8. Australian designed and manufactured
9. Limited Lifetime Warranty

Technical details:
Overall length: 586 mm
String (Scale) length: 330 mm
Overall depth (incl bridge): 90 mm
Upper bout: 168 mm
Lower bout: 205 mm
Typical Weight: 520g

Available in 2 neck widths - wide and narrow

(N to order)	VM5W	VM5N
Nut Width	28 mm	23 mm
String Spacing - Nut	6.25 mm	5 mm
Bridge	10.5 mm	10.5 mm

Construction:
Materials: wood neck and carbon fibre/wood body.

The high strength to weight ratio of carbon fibre means the instrument is lighter louder and more responsive than the all wood equivalent.

Finishes: Epoch Instruments use the latest hi-tech, durable 2-pack finish. The VM violin has a full gloss finish comprising a coloured body with a traditional burst matching neck.

Colours:
Traditional.
Pearl: White, Yellow, Calypso Blue, Burnt Orange, Black
Effect: Marble and Chameleon