Violin and Stand
The Violin and Stand (also known as the Violin Set when the stand was removed, with name retained when stand was reintroduced) is a Just Like You accessory set released in 1996 and retired in 2025. Retail cost was $30 and increased to $34, $36, and $40.
Violin
Plastic violin with metal strings.
Early versions of this violin were made with wood and can actually produce a sound. The wooden version was available until at least 2003.
Bow
Plastic bow with strings. Early versions of this were made out of wood.
Rosin
Faux rosin block in white paper wrapper. Wrapper has American Girl abbreviated logo in red.
Early versions of this set came with a real piece of rosin.
Case
Black violin carrying case. Blue velvet lining. Later versions of the case have a place to hold the fake rosin.
Practice Book
A Tune A Day for Violin - Book 1. Based on an authentic music education book by the Boston Music Company, it contains instructions for how to play the violin such as how to read musical notes, drills, and practice music.
Music Book
Christmas Solos for the Violin holiday music book. Contains musically composed songs for actual play.
Stand
Adjustable black metal music stand. Base screws on/off.
This was removed in 2015 but reintroduced by 2019.
Trivia
- This was available for 29 years, making it the longest available American Girl modern accessory apart from the mini dolls, having been continuously available since release until its 2025 retirement.