Samuel Shen SV300 Violin Outfit – 3/4 Size (Used)
A fully carved, warmly varnished intermediate violin in a 3/4 size — inspected in our shop and ready to play.
Is This the Right Violin for You?
If you have a growing student who has moved beyond a basic beginner instrument, this used Shen SV300 outfit is a genuinely smart step up. The Shen 300 series is one of the most popular intermediate-level lines for good reason: it's fully carved from moderately figured maple with a spruce top, finished in the same rich red-brown shaded oil varnish as Shen's higher-end models, and it delivers a round, resonant tone that carries well both under the ear and across a room. This 3/4 size suits younger players who need a smaller body without dropping down to entry-level sound quality. It has been looked over by our team and is ready to play, so you're getting a checked-out instrument rather than an unknown. It's an easy recommendation for an advancing student, a returning player, or anyone who wants real carved-wood tone at a used-instrument price.
Key Highlights
- Fully carved spruce top and moderately figured maple back for genuine, resonant tone
- Rich red-brown shaded oil varnish, the same finish used on Shen's higher-end models
- 3/4 size, ideal for younger or smaller players stepping up from a beginner instrument
- Round, robust voice that projects well under the ear and across a room
- Complete outfit, inspected and ready to play
Why You'll Love It
Features
A fully carved spruce top sits over a moderately figured maple back and ribs, finished in Shen's signature red-brown shaded oil varnish. It's a true intermediate-level build in a 3/4 size, sold as a complete outfit.
Advantages
Fully carved tonewoods give this violin a warmer, more resonant voice than laminated or entry-level instruments. The smaller 3/4 body fits growing players comfortably without sacrificing that step-up sound quality.
Benefits
Your player gets an instrument that rewards practice with real tone and projection, making progress more satisfying. Buying a checked-over used outfit means Shen quality at a friendlier price, ready to play out of the case.
Great Fit For
- Advancing students moving up from a beginner violin
- Younger or smaller players who need a 3/4 size
- Returning players who want carved-wood tone without new-instrument pricing
- Anyone looking for a warm, resonant intermediate violin as a complete outfit
Sound & Feel
The SV300 leans warm and full, with a round tone that stays even from the lowest string to the highest. Its fully carved top and back give it a resonance and projection that developing players can really hear and feel, which makes it a rewarding instrument to grow on. In a 3/4 size, that step-up voice comes in a body scaled comfortably for smaller hands and shorter arms.
Specifications
Maker Samuel Shen
Model SV300
Size 3/4
Internal Marking 2015-3-47
Condition Used – Ready to Play
Top Fully Carved Spruce
Back & Ribs Moderately Figured Maple
Varnish Red-Brown Shaded Oil
Level Intermediate
Configuration Complete Outfit
From All of Us at Spotts
There's a real joy in handing a student the violin that finally sounds like the instrument they've been hearing in their head. The Shen 300 is that kind of step-up: warm, carved, and genuinely resonant, and this 3/4 outfit is ready for a growing player to make their own. If you'd like to know exactly what's included, hear how it plays, or figure out whether the 3/4 size is the right fit before a growth spurt, we're happy to talk it through. Text or call us anytime at 814-371-5666 — we're real people who love helping you make music.
