Borrow Violin (HOB018)

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Full size 60cm/ 4/4 Violin.

 The difference between the various sizes of violins is designed to reflect differences in arm length and the average age of younger violinists. As a result, full-size violins are typically recommended for adults or older children with longer arms

Comes with carry case and rosin.

To use rosin:

        Tighten the bow.

        Hold the bow in your dominant hand and the rosin in your other.

        Gently place the rosin at the bottom of your bow.

        Slowly move the bow across the rosin鈥檚 surface, moving from the bow鈥檚 base to the top and back again.

        Rub the rosin back and forth over a 2 inch (5.1 cm) area, several times quickly.


Rosin is essential for any bowed string instrument such as the violin or cello. It plays a crucial role in the production of sound on any of these instruments. The gum-like substance in rosin is applied to the bow in order to generate friction between the strings and the bow.

Some string players apply rosin every time they play. A stroke or two of rosin can last for at least a few hours of playing time.

The rosin may potentially smash if dropped. If this happens, please be honest with us and replace or reimburse us.


Violin (HOB018)

Updated: 12 Nov 2025