"I am a violin maker who is specializing in 5 string violins. The 5th string obviously gives the player the ability to play licks not possible with either a violin or a viola. Most violin players really miss the sparkle of the "E" string when they go to the viola for Celtic, Jazz or bluegrass type music."
Stradibarius

"5 stringers aren't for everybody, but they're a lot of fun and they open new avenues. I'd suggest they're more suited to determined individualists"
rabtheranter

Developed by fiddler Adam R. Sweet over a 25 year period, using feedback from the thousands of fiddlers on the Internet's greatest forum, The Fiddle World
The top is Himalayan spruce, the fingerboard is Cambodian ebony. Boxwood pegs, tailpiece and chinrest. Strings are similar to Helicores in quality and tonality.

The beautifully flamed two-piece back is Himalayan maple, as are the sides.

The case is a gorgeous heavy-duty canvas-covered suspended oblong. With hygrometer, velour interior, room for 4 bows, deep pocket, strap, blanket AND silk bag for the instrument.

These 5 String Violins are beautifully crafted. The quality is evident throughout, from the figured curly maple backs, to the oil varnish and matching boxwood fittings

Orig. Price: $999.00
Sale Price: $759.00

In the designing of my five string fiddles for fiddlers I wrote to fiddlers from all over the world, seeking thoughts and preferences. I sought advice from violin and viola makers, and went over details with luthiers and other repair people from several factories.

"Developed by fiddler Adam R. Sweet over a 25 year period, using feedback from the thousands of fiddlers from all over the world,

Constructed with the finest
* Seven year air-dried Himalayan Maple back and sides
* Five year air-dried spruce top
* AAA grade ebony fingerboard
* Quality hand-carved boxwood fittings
* Aubert bridge
* Strings match Helicores in tonality and playability
* Specifically designed for fiddling, suitable for players of all levels.