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7/8th violin
This 7/8th is an unlabeled Chinese violin on the smaller size, with a body of 13.5". Very nicely antiqued, the violin is very comfortable in smaller hands with a charming mature tone. This violin boasts a rich creamy sound, chocolaty and every bit as complex as its full sized brethren.
Setup with Dominant strings and a French Aubert bridge with Wittner fine tuning pegs.
Video sample of this violin can be seen on youtube below.
Antonio Vivaldi
The Antonio Vivaldi is our beginner violin with a setup that far exceeds the ability of the average starter instrument. High quality Despiau Bidge custom cut for each instrument, a custom fitted soundpost, and Thomastik Alphayue strings of better. Each instrument is expertly prepared to work with the student, not against them. The bridge and nut are filed to not cut the string, the pegs are treated to smoothly turn, built in fine tuners for weight reduction, and the string and nut height are corrected so it doesn't hurt to press the strings down.
The Antonio Vivaldi has a crisp, responsive, and bold tone that rings evenly and is comfortable to play. The ideal beginner violin to help a student sound less scratchy.
A video sample can be viewed below.
4/4 Antonio Vivaldi
4/4 violin, fully shop setup, Thomastik strings, tailpiece with built in fine tuners.
The Antonio Vivaldi has a crisp, responsive, and bold tone that rings evenly and is comfortable to play. The ideal beginner violin to help a student sound less scratchy.
A video sample can be viewed below.
Cedar Music D
The D model is a wonderful starter violin with nice Italian style varnish, Alphayue strings, Wittner tailpiece with Integrated finetuners, and a striking 2 piece back.
A video sample can be seen below.
https://youtu.be/ONcuMB67rfI
Vuillaume Copy
The French made factory Vuillaume copy is structurally healthy with a nice sweet tone for the price, price reduced for varnish damage.
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Fritz Kreisler
Fritz Kreisler, our most popular model for all size instruments. This full size outfit costs $800, or $25 per month for rental. Featuring highly figured maple, full bodied tone, Thomastik Strings, a fully lined Pernambuco bow, and foam case.
Colorful, bold overtones, and well balanced. An intermediate student level instrument for someone looking to explore their own sound.
Video sample can be seen below.
Cedar Music C
The C model is tastefully antiqued with an Italian style and large bold F holes. Setup with boxwood fittings, a Wittner tailpiece with integrated finetuners, and Alphayue strings.
A video sample can be seen below.
https://youtu.be/IUbBwlw5qFo
Cedar Music B
The B model has a huge sound, bold corners, well rounded shoulders, and a stunning one piece back. Setup with Persian eye Ebony fittings and Alphayue strings.
A video sample can be seen below.
https://youtu.be/zzEYH1nwdmA
Fritz Kreisler X
The Fritz Kreisler X is a more advanced version of the Fritz models. It features a hand graduated top, choice spruce and aged maple. as well as Dominant strings. The outfit includes a step up carbon graphite bow and foam case.
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Panis Angelicus
1709 Strad copy with long elegant F holes. A beautiful golden amber base, a two piece back, Vision strings and perisian eye fittings.
1/2 - 4/4 Peter Kauffman
West Coast Strings Peter Kauffman. Transparent, warm sound with antique dark brown varnish. Easy to response, made of nicely flamed maple, and seasoned spruce top. The maker combines distinctive workmanship and quality material to produce truly fine violin for the dedicated student or serious amateur. Dominant strings.
Krystian Schaf
The Krystian Schaf has a warm, powerful, and rich inviting tone. Sweet top register with a compelling bass. Highly responsive, ideal for the advanced student.
Features a stunning two piece back with an upward slope. Boxwood fittings and Evah Pirazzi strings.
A video sample of this instrument can be seen below.
Revelle 600
Revelle 600 - Romanian tone wood air dried for three years. Made in the Italian style with six coats of hand applied oil varnish.
Lively and commanding, very responsive. The Italian sound for an advanced student on a budget.
Set up with a French bridge and Dominant strings.
A video sample can be seen below.
https://youtu.be/SxJLDOe6Z08
Cedar Music - A
The A model has a multi layered textured sound, with a buttery personality and wide breadth of tones available for the advanced player to pull out.
The back has stunning tight flames and sharp corners. Setup with boxwood fittings and Dominant strings.
A video sample of this instrument can be seen below.
Adriana Rossi, quitled maple
This Adriana Rossi features highly figured European Quilted Maple. Made for the Krutz workshop in Kansas with the final setup done in house. Vision strings.
This violin is highly responsive, sparkling and bright, with an eager tone for the advanced player.
A video sample can be seen below.
Maginni Copy
West Coast Strings SX03, A lovely violin crafted from high quality materials in the style of Giovanni Paolo Maggini,
This Maggini model violin uses beautiful quality spruce and has a striking two-piece maple back, finished with double purfling and a distinctive pattern that makes this violin stand out in appearance. Setup with French bridge and Dominant strings.
Featuring a Multi-layered rich tone that packs a punch. Even tempered and lively.
A video sample can be viewed below.
On Sale
On Sale
Krystian Schaf
1709 Stradivari copy. This Schaf is a lovely blond violin has sharp contrasting ebony fittings. Set up with Dominant strings, the sound is rich and mature. Slight cosmetic damage has brought down the price.
Klaus Zeler 2020
An excellent step-up violin, warm tone and fast response. Ebony fittings, Despiau bridge, and Dominant strings
For an audio sample, please visit
https://youtu.be/vp4-ephDN4I
Marco Bartolini - Made in Romania
Stzudent model, European tonewood and made in Romania. A darker tone among the instruments in this price range. Fitted with Despiau bridge, composite tailpiece, and Dominant strings.
For audio sample, please visit
https://youtu.be/xd88kvqesuY
Revelle 800
"Ysaÿe" Garneri Del Gesu pattern, master grade Bosnian maple and Italian spruce, refined arching, offering luscious and refined tones with dark and earthy subtleties. A seducing instrument for most discerning musicians. It is dressed well with aged ebony fingerboard, boxwood fittings, Despiau bridge, Rondo strings.
Karl Hofner - Guarneri Model, German
Part of the Vintage series from renowned German Luthier shop Karl Hofner, this model is based on the 1741 example by Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarneri, known as del Gesu (1698-1744). The originality, spontaneity, and supreme tonal qualities of Guarneri del Gesu violins are without equal. Includes ebony Parisian eye pegs and endbutton, Despiau "A" level French bridge, ebony tailpiece with E tuner, Guarneri model ebony chinrest, and Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings.
For an audio sample, please visit
https://youtu.be/tGFdCPgiGHo
On Sale
On Sale
Julia Felix - Titan model strad copy
This instrument was made by Luthier Julia Felix in Boston in 2015. Powerful yet sweet, bringing forth a guttural tone when called for, able to sing in the concert and chamber setting. A truly versatile instrument. Tastefully setup with Ebony fittings and sporting Evah Pirazzi Gold strings.
For an audio sample, please visit
https://youtu.be/_1DJMn5C1sg
"1742 Il Canonne" Guarneri Copy
The very best of Luthier Jan Van Rooyen's work has always been his Il Canonne copies, with many concerto wins to their various owners. This violin is no exception. Typical of the instrument to which it is based; "The Canon" lives up to its name. Velvety subtlety and roaring thunder and everything in between are waiting at your fingertips, and towering overtones all ready to burst forth. Really must be heard to be believed. Setup with carved Boxwood fittings and Rondo strings.
An example of the sound can be heard at the following link. First violin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF_PXin2Qr8