Discover the perfect blend of craftsmanship, innovation, and quiet practice. This hand-made quiet violin is purpose-built for musicians who want the feel and nuance of a traditional instrument—without the volume.

Designed for Precision. Built for Silence.

Designed for musicians who demand elegance, precision, and quiet performance, this hand-crafted quiet violin offers the tactile feel of a traditional instrument with a modern, minimalist build.

Series:

🎻 Modulus “Acoustic”

Designed for musicians who need the familiarity of a traditional violin without the volume of a full acoustic instrument, the Quiet Violin “Acoustic” is a modern interpretation of silent practice built through traditional craftsmanship.

Hand-shaped from solid acacia and maple, the instrument features a rare integral fingerboard and body — a unified structure that enhances stability, alignment, durability, and playing comfort while creating a uniquely responsive feel under the hand.

Curly maple fittings including the saddle, bridge, chinrest, and tuning pegs create a cohesive artisan aesthetic that highlights the natural beauty of the wood.

By eliminating the traditional resonance chamber, the Quiet Violin dramatically reduces acoustic volume while preserving the familiar geometry, balance, and playing response of a classical violin.

Ideal for:

• Apartment practice

• Late-night rehearsal

• Travel musicians

• Students and professionals seeking quiet daily practice

Base Price

$1,950

🎸 Modulus “Amped”

The Quiet Violin “Amped” builds upon the handcrafted foundation of the Acoustic model while integrating a professional Fishman pickup system for amplified performance capability.

Designed for musicians who move seamlessly between practice, recording, travel, and live performance, the Amped model preserves the quiet acoustic footprint of the instrument while allowing the player to connect directly to amplifiers, pedals, audio interfaces, and performance systems.

The lightweight minimalist body design provides exceptional portability while maintaining the familiar feel and setup of a traditional violin.

Each instrument is individually built, fitted, and setup by hand in the McDonald String Instrument & Guitar Workshop.

Perfect for:

• Live amplified performance

• Studio recording

• Silent stage monitoring

• Travel and touring musicians

• Players experimenting with effects and looping systems

Base Price

$2,450

✨ Modulus “Custom”

The Quiet Violin “Custom” represents the most personalized expression of the McDonald Quiet Violin platform.

Built individually through direct consultation with the musician, each Custom model is tailored to the player’s artistic, ergonomic, and tonal preferences while maintaining the workshop’s signature quiet-body architecture.

Available options may include:

• Custom tonewoods

• Exotic figured maple or hardwood accents

• Alternative scale lengths

• Performance electronics

• Specialized pickups and preamps

• Personalized neck shaping

• Custom finish systems

• Hybrid acoustic/electric configurations

• Commissioned artistic detailing

Every Custom instrument is developed as a collaboration between player and builder — blending traditional luthiery with modern engineering and experimental design.

No two are identical.

Starting At

$3,200+

Standard Models (Acoustic / Amped)

• 30% non-refundable deposit (below) to reserve build slot and material

• Remaining balance due before delivery/shipping

Custom Models

• $1,000 non-refundable deposit (below) to reserve build slot and material

• Remainder of balance can be paid in full upon delivery (lump sum or payment plan over the 8 - 12 week build)