
Hovalin has revealed its new, affordable 3D-printed acoustic violin. Printed entirely on a desktop Dremel Idea Builder 3D printer, the instrument - including plastic, carbon fiber rods, tuner pegs and strings - was made for just $65.
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Hovalin has revealed its new, affordable 3D-printed acoustic violin. Printed entirely on a desktop Dremel Idea Builder 3D printer, the instrument - including plastic, carbon fiber rods, tuner pegs and strings - was made for just $65.
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The Strad Calendar 2026 showcases twelve of the finest instruments in the collection of Canimex, one of Canada’s leading arts supporters. They include masterpieces by Stradivari, Guarneri ‘del Gesù’, Guadagnini and Gagliano.
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