1/8 Laurel VS-150 Violin with Case and Bow If you always wanted to learn how to play the violin but do not want to spend a lot of money, then this is your answer. This violin comes with a bridge, strings, fine tuners, and chin rest. At this price, it is hard to find a better value for a beginning violinist. These violins feature maple sides and back, spruce top, ebony pegs, and a rosewood fingerboard along with a wood bow with genuine horse hair.