The Heart of the Workshop. Fully Configurable. Built in Germany.
The DesignLine Violin is the most-built instrument in our workshop – and the one with the broadest range of applications. It combines the tonal and structural advantages of carbon fiber with a hand-finished surface that commands presence on any stage. Designed for musicians who seek a professional instrument that can be configured to their exact requirements – from strings to finish. An instrument from this line won the German Musical Instruments Award in 2015.
100 % CARBON FIBER MADE IN GERMANY FULLY CONFIGURABLE 5-YEAR WARRANTY
Surface
The DesignLine is manufactured using a vacuum infusion process, then finished entirely by hand: sanded multiple times, lacquered, and polished to a high gloss. The result is the shimmering carbon weave pattern mezzo-forte is known for – a three-dimensional depth effect that shifts with every change of light.
Alternatively, the DesignLine is available with Orchestra Finish: a convincingly realistic wood appearance, customised to your preferences – tone, flaming, one-piece or two-piece back. Every advantage of carbon fiber, in a classical guise.
Sound
The DesignLine delivers the tonal range that advanced musicians and professionals expect – radiant, projecting, and expressive across all registers.
- Response: Feather-light and immediate. The instrument provides instant feedback to every nuance of bowing.
- Character: Radiant and overtone-rich. In the upper positions on the E-string in particular, the DesignLine displays a brilliance that convinces.
- Dynamics: From whispering pianissimo to commanding fortissimo – the instrument follows musical ideas effortlessly, without saturation.
Components
Every DesignLine Violin is built, set up, and shipped ready to play from our German workshop:
- Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi – for solo-grade power and complex tonal colours.
- Pegs: Wittner fine-tuning pegs – precise tuning with minimal effort, completely climate-stable.
- Fingerboard: CITES-free composite – temperature-resistant, with the feel of ebony but greater durability.
- Ergonomics: Purpose-designed grooves in the lower bouts ensure a secure fit for any standard shoulder rest.
Configuration
The DesignLine gives you the freedom to tailor your instrument to your needs:
- 5-String: Extend your range with a low C-string (viola register) – ideal for crossover, studio work, and extended technique.
- Orchestra Finish: Custom wood-effect varnish to your specifications – for seamless integration into the orchestra.
- Bridge Upgrade: Optional Milo Stamm Royal for maximum tonal refinement, or a carbon bridge for distinctive new tonal colours.
Warranty
We stand behind our craftsmanship: 5-year unrestricted manufacturer's warranty on the body.
mezzo-forte instruments are developed and handcrafted entirely in Germany. Winner of the German Musical Instruments Award 2015.
