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:
🎻 Crossbow “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:
Base Price
$1,950
🎸 Crossbow “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
✨ Crossbow “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)
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)
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:
🎻 Crossbow “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:
Base Price
$1,950
🎸 Crossbow “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
✨ Crossbow “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)
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)