Franz Hoffmann Koe Violin Outfit
Shar Music® has been a leader in providing fractional sized instruments for the beginning student, and the Koe is a well-rounded addition to our Franz Hoffmann line. It was designed with small learners in mind who need reduced-sized instruments. Like the other Franz Hoffmann instruments we sell, the Koe is available by itself or as part of an outfit. The Koe outfit contains the instrument, a Toshira™ Deluxe TC100 Violin Case, a Schmidt™ Brazilwood Violin Bow, and a cake of Magic Rosin® personalized with the Japanese kanji for Koe. While the Koe is available in most sizes, its fractional sizes of 1/16, 1/10, and 1/8 are especially resonant and audible. Small violins (especially those smaller than a 1/2 size) often can’t produce enough volume, so the Koe was designed to have 15% more internal volume. This helps kids produce a bigger sound more easily, thus amplifying their musical voice. Another feature of the Koe is the way the neck and fingerboard are shaped. The neck and fingerboard w