Violin · Viola · Cello · Double Bass
Student instruments worth starting on.
Prima builds carefully set-up string instruments for students, teachers and music schools across the UK and Europe — in every size, from first lesson to advanced study.
Part of the Victoria Strings London family
Professional & High-End
Fine string instruments for professional musicians, soloists and advanced players — each one made by an individual master luthier from around the world, hand-selected and distributed through specialist dealers across the UK.
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Student & Advanced Student
Quality string instruments for beginners through to serious exam students. Consistent set-up, honest pricing, and the full size range — backed by the same expertise as our professional line.
Both brands are distributed exclusively through authorised trade partners. Not available direct to the public.
The range
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Rental Programme
Try before you commit.
Our Student Series instruments are available on flexible rental terms — ideal for music services, schools, and families whose children are just starting out. Rental payments can be offset against purchase, making the step to ownership straightforward.
Flexible terms
Monthly or termly rental periods
Full size range
1/16 to 4/4, all instruments
Rent-to-own
Payments offset against purchase
Trade accounts
For schools and music services
Why Prima
Built around how students actually learn.
Set up properly, every time
Every instrument is strung, adjusted and playing-tested by our workshop team before it is packed — not just checked off a production line.
Sized for every stage
From a first 1/16 violin to an advanced student model ahead of grade exams, the Prima range is built around how students actually progress.
Built with teachers in mind
Specifications are reviewed with working music teachers, so the instrument in a student's hands matches what's expected in the lesson room.
Rental programme available
Student Series instruments are available on flexible rental terms — ideal for schools, music services, and families not ready to commit to purchase.
From the classroom
“Every Prima instrument arrives properly set up and ready to play, which saves us hours at the start of term. Our students notice the difference too — they progress faster on an instrument that actually stays in tune.”
Not sure which size or model is right?
Tell us the student’s age, experience level and instrument, and our team will recommend the right Prima model.
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