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2013 Catalogue VIOLIN SECTION

BASS SECTION

04 Violin. Primavera 90

40 Bass. Primavera 50 & B52 Rockabilly

05 Violin. Primavera 100

41 Bass. Eastman BF030

06 Violin. Primavera 200

42 Bass. Westbury

07 Violin. Primavera 200 Antiqued

43 Bass. Sinfonica

08 Violin. Primavera Loreato

44 Bass. Eastman Master Series

09 Violin. Rainbow Fantasia

BOW SECTION

10 Violin. Westbury & Westbury Antiqued

45 Bows: Bass Feature

11 Violin. Concertante & Concertante Antiqued

46 Bows: Hardwood, Brazilwood, Pernambuco

12 Violin. Eastman ‘YM’

47 Bows: Composite & Fibreglass

13 Violin. Master Series Stradivari & Guarneri

48 Bows: Carbon Fibre

14 Violin. Heritage Academy Baroque

49 Bows: Baroque

15 Violin. Heritage Academy

50 Bows: Marco Raposo

16 Violin. Heritage Stradivari

CASE SECTION

17 Violin. Heritage Guarneri

51 Cases. Primavera, Westbury, Concertante

18 Violin. Heritage Bergonzi

52 Cases. GSJ

19 Electric Violin & Violin Accessories Feature

53 Cases. GSJ

VIOLA SECTION

54 Cases. Young

20 Viola. Primavera 100 & 200

55 Cases. Young

21 Viola. Primavera Loreato

56 Cases. Concord

22 Viola. Westbury & Westbury Antiqued

57 Cases. Concord Specialist

23 Viola. Concertante & Concertante Antiqued

58 Cases Sinfonica Shaped & Rocket

24 Viola. Eastman ‘YM’

59 Cases. Cello/Bass Bags & Semi-Rigid

25 Viola. Master Series Poplar

60 Cases. Cello Cases. Sinfonica Fibreglass

26 Viola. Heritage Maggini

61 Cases. K2 & K3 Carbon Fibre

27 Viola. Heritage Guadagnini CELLO SECTION 28 Cello. Primavera 90 29 Cello. Primavera 100 30 Cello. Primavera 200 31 Cello. Westbury 32 Cello. Concertante Strad & Montagnana 33 Cello. Eastman ‘YM’ 34 Cello. Master Series. Strad & Montagnana 35 Cello. Heritage Academy 36 Cello. Heritage Stradivari 37 Cello. Heritage Brothers Amati 38 Cello. Heritage Montagnana

Established 1995

View our introduction to Primavera Violins and see the Primavera 90 Violin in action. Please use your mobile to access direct.

Recommended for

VIOLIN

EDUCATION

Android & Apple Compatible

Primavera 90 Outfit VF002 Level

Beginner/Student

Sizes

4/4 to 1/16

Case

Blue Styrofoam, backpack straps, music pocket

Primavera 90 Violin Outfit A budget instrument from a quality, established, brand for the value market.

Bow

Hardwood. Ebony frog

Rosin

Standard

Chinrest

Rosewood Teka model

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Standard

As an entry level instrument the Primavera 90 is the only instrument in its class with rosewood fittings. Not only a stylish & attractive feature but also durable & practical by design.

Fingerboard

Ebonised hardwood

Pegs

Rosewood

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters*

Topnut

Ebony

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Measurements 4/4 353mm, 3/4 330mm, 1/2 309mm, 1/4 (Length) 278mm, 1/8 255mm, 1/16 213mm. *New Carbon Fibre Tailpiece coming Spring 2013

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Recommended for

Established 1995

EDUCATION

‘Primavera: The Instrument of Choice for Music Education Professionals’

VIOLIN

View our introduction to Primavera Violins and see the Primavera 100 Violin in action. Please use your mobile to access direct.

Android & Apple Compatible

Primavera 100 Outfit VF001

QR: Direct link to the Primavera 100

Level

Student Standard

Sizes

4/4 to 1/32 Including 1/10

Case

Blue Styrofoam, backpack straps, full length pocket, secure handle, reflective safety styling

Primavera 100 Violin Outfit An exceptional instrument for the education market, the Primavera 100 is supplied with ebony fittings as standard: Ebony pegs: Longer lasting, easier to tune & keep their shape longer

Primavera: Established, Quality Brand Specified in Consultation with Music Education Professionals

Bow

Hardwood. Ebony frog

Rosin

Standard

Chinrest

Ebony Teka model

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted & stamped ‘Prima’

Fingerboard

Ebonised hardwood

Pegs

Ebony

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 353mm, 3/4 330mm, 1/2 309mm, 1/4 (Length) 278mm, 1/8 255mm, 1/10 235mm, 1/16 213mm. 1/32 204mm *New Carbon Fibre Tailpiece coming Spring 2013

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music industries association

2012 NOMINEE

Established 1995

VIOLIN Primavera 200 Violin

music industries association

2005 WINNER

Best Stringed Instrument Best Stringed Instrument

Recommended for

EDUCATION

The award winning ebony outfit in a rich satin varnish. The durable rental choice.

Primavera 200 Outfit VF014 Level

Student Standard

Sizes

4/4 to 1/8

Case

Black Styrofoam, backpack straps, full length pocket, secure handle, reflective safety styling

View our introduction to Primavera Violins and see the Primavera 200 Violin in action.

Android & Apple Compatible

Particularly popular for education hire with durability built in by design: Composite bow, rugged case design & ebony fittings for a long service life 06

Bow

Black composite bow. Ebony frog

Rosin

Standard

Chinrest

Ebony Teka model

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Maple, fitted & stamped ‘Prima’

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Multi-filament steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 353mm, 3/4 330mm, 1/2 309mm, 1/4 (Length) 278mm, 1/8 255mm *New Carbon Fibre Tailpiece coming Spring 2013

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200

Established 1995

Antiqued Edition

VIOLIN

The Primavera 200 has been taken to a new level. By reworking the varnish to create a hand-finished look, the Primavera Antiqued has the appearance and feel of a much more expensive instrument.

View our introduction to Primavera Violins and see the Primavera 200 Antiqued in action. Please use your mobile to access direct.

Packaged with the Primavera oblong case, the outfit is completed with the Primavera black composite bow (illustrated).

Android & Apple Compatible

Primavera 200 Antiqued Outfit VF050 Level

Student Advanced

Sizes

4/4 to 1/2

Case

Primavera oblong case

Finish

Shaded varnish of an antiqued aspect

Bow

Black composite bow. Ebony frog

Rosin

Standard

Chinrest

Ebony Teka model

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Maple, fitted & stamped ‘Prima’

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Multi-filament steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 353mm, 3/4 330mm, 1/2 309mm, *New Carbon Fibre Tailpiece coming Spring 2013 The Sound Post Ltd 2013

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An instrument to take the advancing student towards their higher grades...

Established 1995

VIOLIN

View our introduction to Primavera Violins and see the Primavera Loreato Violin in action. Use your mobile to access direct. Android & Apple Compatible

music industries association

2012 NOMINEE Best Stringed Instrument

Primavera Loreato Outfit VF037

QR: Direct link to Primavera Loreato

A superb quality, hand crafted, violin for the serious student. The most highly finished and exquisitely detailed instrument in our Primavera student range.

Level

Student Advanced

Sizes

4/4 to 1/2

Case

Primavera oblong case

Finish

Shaded varnish satin antiqued

Bow

Black composite bow. Ebony frog

Rosin

Standard

Chinrest

Ebony Teka model

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Maple, fitted & stamped ‘Prima’

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Multi-filament steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 353mm, 3/4 330mm, 1/2 309mm, *New Carbon Fibre Tailpiece coming Spring 2013

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Vibrant, eye-catching blue, purple & pink with matching bows as the ideal first outfit.

VIOLIN

Rainbow Fantasia Outfit VF171-4 Level

Student Coloured

Sizes

4/4 to 1/4*

Case

Primavera shaped case

Finish

Pink, purple & blue

Bow

Matched composite bow

Rosin

Standard

Chinrest

Ebony

Body

Maple & spruce.

Bridge

Maple

Fingerboard

Ebonised hardwood

Pegs

Ebonised hardwood

Strings

Factory standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters**

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 353mm, 3/4 330mm, (Length) 1/2 309mm, 1/4 278mm. *1/8 Available in pink: Length 255mm **New carbon fibre tailpiece spring 2013

The entry level violin created to encourage new students to take up the violin.

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VIOLIN

The Westbury Violin In Original & Antiqued Finishes

music industries association

2012 NOMINEE Best Stringed Instrument

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

VF033 Westbury Original Outfit

VI005 Westbury Antiqued as Instrument Only

From Eastman Strings, the leading manufacturer & distributor of student violins in the USA with a reputation for producing not only great sounding but also outstanding value for money instruments.

Westbury Violin Specification Original & Antiqued Level

Intermediate Student to Advanced

Sizes

4/4 to 1/8 (VI005 4/4 to 1/2)

Chinrest

Ebony Guarneri model

Body

Maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Finish

Spirit varnish with antiqued option VI005

Bridge

Fitted Despiau bridge

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 356mm, 3/4 330mm, 1/2 315mm, (Length) 1/4 285mm, 1/8 260mm Westbury Original as Outfit VF033

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Case

Westbury dart shaped case

Bow

Westbury Brazilwood octagonal bow

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The Eastman Concertante represents an excellent step up for intermediate players. Offered as instrument only or can be made into a bespoke outfit —please browse our extensive options.

VIOLIN

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Concertante VI009

Concertante VI010 Antiqued

Concertante Violin VI009 & Antiqued VI010 Level

Intermediate Student to Advanced

Sizes

4/4 to 3/4

Finish

Spirit varnish with antiqued option

Chinrest

Ebony Guarneri model

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted Despiau bridge

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters or Ebony Hill with single E adjuster

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 356mm, 3/4 331mm

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VIOLIN

by Eastman Strings

A highly detailed, exquisitely antiqued, hand finished violin from Eastman Strings

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Young Master VI042

Eastman YM Violin VI042

‘Outstanding tonewoods, expert craftsmanship, and artistic varnish come together in these professional instruments. Carefully tuned plates and bass bars contribute to the superb tone of these instruments.’ Eastman Strings Founded 1992

Level

Advanced Player

Sizes

4/4 Only (356mm)

Finish

Spirit varnish with antiqued aspect

Chinrest

Ebony Guarneri model

Body

Hand crafted maple & spruce.

Bridge

Fitted Despiau bridge

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Tailpiece

Ebony Hill model with adjuster

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 356mm

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VIOLIN

by Eastman Strings Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Master Series

The

Sound

Eastman Strings VI027 Stradivari

Post

Master Series Guarneri VI030

Master Series Stradivari VI027

Eastman Master Series Violin VI027 & VI030

These handmade and hand varnished instruments offer the highest level of workmanship from this excellent workshop. Available in Stradivari & Guarneri Models.

Level

Advanced Player

Sizes

4/4 Stradivari & Guarneri Models

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish with an antiqued aspect

Chinrest

Ebony Guarneri model

Body

Hand crafted maple & spruce

Bridge

Fitted Despiau premium quality

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony

Tailpiece

Ebony Hill model E adjuster

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements Stradivari 356mm (VI027) Guarneri 355mm (VI030)

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Baroque

VIOLIN

Heritage Series Academy Edition

VI032 Academy Baroque Set-up for illustration purposes.

Strings not supplied & available separately

Heritage Academy Baroque VI032

Our Heritage Academy Baroque violin is based on an Amati model. We also offer premium baroque bridges from Despiau and a range of traditional snakewood bows.

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Level

Professional

Sizes

4/4 Amati model

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish

Body

Hand crafted maple & spruce

Bridge

Fitted Baroque bridge (model may vary)

Fingerboard

Inlaid maple

Pegs

Boxwood

Tailpiece

Inlaid maple

Topnut

Bone

Length of Back

LOB 356 U 166 M 114 L 204mm

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Academy VIOLIN

Heritage Series Academy Edition

VI031 Heritage Series Academy Stradivari Set-up for illustration purposes. Strings not supplied & available separately

Heritage Academy Violin VI031

Heritage Academy Stradivari model: Not based upon a specific instrument but embodying the definitive style of Stradivari hand crafted & varnished in our Heritage workshop.

Level

Professional

Sizes

4/4 Stradivari model

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish

Chinrest

Ebony Guarneri model

Body

Hand crafted maple & spruce

Bridge

Fitted premium quality

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony/Rosewood Swiss model

Tailpiece

Ebony/Rosewood French model gold E adjuster

Topnut

Ebony

Length of Back 355mm Upper

166mm

Middle

113mm

Lower

216mm

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Stradivari Heritage Series

Our Heritage Series instruments are issued with a certificate of origin.

Strings are available separately.

An interpretation

‘The Cessol’

by Antonio Stradivari, Cremona 1716.

VI004 Heritage Series Stradivari

Heritage Series Stradivari VI004

A modern interpretation of ‘The Cessol’

by Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1716 from the Golden Period & considered one of the Master’s finest violins.

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Level

Professional

Sizes

4/4

Finish

Antiqued hand applied oil varnish

Chinrest

Rosewood Guarneri model

Body

Two piece back in figured maple with matching ribs & scroll

Bridge

Fitted maple

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Rosewood Swiss model Paris eye

Tailpiece

Rosewood Paris Eye

Topnut

Ebony

Length of Back 356 mm Upper

167 mm

Middle

115 mm

Lower

208 mm

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Guarneri Heritage Series

Our Heritage Series instruments are issued with a certificate of origin.

Strings are available separately.

VIOLIN

An interpretation

‘Il Cannone’

by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, Cremona 1742

VI011 Heritage Series Guarneri

Heritage Series Guarneri 1742 VI011

‘The most famous violin in the world.’

The original was given to the young Paganini by General Pino and remained Paganini’s only concert instrument for the rest of his life.

Level

Professional

Sizes

4/4

Finish

Antiqued hand applied oil varnish

Chinrest

Rosewood Guarneri model

Body

Two piece back in figured maple with matching ribs & scroll

Bridge

Fitted maple

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Rosewood Swiss model Paris eye

Tailpiece

Rosewood Paris eye

Topnut

Ebony

Length of Back 356 mm Upper

169 mm

Middle

117 mm

Lower

208 mm

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The Wessex Violin Co. Made in England

Illustration:

‘V’ Series Model

The Renaissance of an English Tradition

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The Wessex Violin Co. WVC is a Trading Name of The Sound Post Limited Mayflower Farm Codford St. Peter Wiltshire, BA12 0NS United Kingdom Registered in England No 03100243 Tel. +44 (0) 1985 851122 Fax. +44 (0) 1985 851188 info@wessexviolin.com www.wessexviolin.com © The Sound Post Ltd

The first commercially made English violin since 1939. Violin making in England has a strong heritage with celebrated makers such as William Forster, Thomas Kennedy, Benjamin Banks, the Hills and John Lott producing fine instruments, especially cellos. In the modern era Britain has some of the finest living makers whose work is widely respected around the world.

The Wessex ’V’ is a handmade modern interpretation of the English school of violin making.

The instruments are made to the highest standards using Balkan maple and Bavarian spruce and are finished with a traditional chestnut-brown oil based varnish that recreates the look of Kennedy and Hill.

The Wessex Violin Co. is a Trading Name of

The Sound Post Limited Set-up for illustration purposes. Strings not supplied & available separately

Each Wessex Instrument is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and is individually labelled by issue date and edition.

The Wessex Violin Co. Made in England

Introducing the Violin XV & Cello XVI Series from the Wessex Violin Company: Building upon a tradition of English workshop craftsmanship lost since the middle of the last century.

WVC a Trading Name of

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Made from the finest European materials and hand crafted to an exquisite & exceptional level of finish in our West Country workshops.

wessexviolin.com Another Exclusive from The Sound Post Ltd United Kingdom Contact: +44 (0) 1985 851122

electric violins Built-in sound to light show featuring two banks of super bright white LEDs (this feature can be turned off)

VI075/76/77/78

4 String Vivo² in Clear, Blue, Purple & Ice (pink) Also 5 String Option in Clear, Blue & Purple

The stunning Vivo² has been developed using state of the art materials and cutting edge processor technology. It looks amazing and it sounds incredible thanks to an advanced audio system.

‘A highly designed and distinctive violin’

The Vivo² Electric Violin from The Sound Post Ltd

Primavera 100 Viola Outfit Established 1995

VIOLA

Primavera 200 Viola Outfit

Primavera 100 & 200 Viola Outfits AF009 & AF010 Level

Beginner/Student

Sizes

12”, 13”,14” 15”, 15.5” & 16”

Case

Blue (P100) Black (P200) Styrofoam, backpack straps, pocket, reflective safety features

Bow

Hardwood (P100) Composite (P200). Each with half mounted ebony frog

Rosin

Standard

Chinrest

Ebony (P100) Teka Model (P200)

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple branded ‘Prima’

their shape longer

Fingerboard

Ebonised (P100) Full ebony (P200)

Pegs

Ebony

Primavera: Established, Quality Brand Specified

Strings

Standard factory steel (P100) Multi-filament steel (P200)

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Recommended for

EDUCATION

Student Violas: Primavera 100 & 200 Outfits Designed & Ideally Suited for Music Education: Your First Instrument Ebony pegs: Longer lasting, easier to tune & keep

in Consultation with Music Education Professionals

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Established 1995

An instrument to take the advancing student towards their higher grades...

VIOLA

Primavera Loreato Viola Outfit AF012 Recommended for

EDUCATION

The senior member of the Primavera Family featuring an antiqued finish & presented with our composite bow & oblong, high-vis, case.

Level

Student to intermediate

Sizes

14.5” 15”, 15.5” & 16”

Case

Primavera oblong

Bow

Black composite. Half mounted ebony frog

Finish

Shaded varnish in satin antiqued aspect

Rosin

Standard

Chinrest

Ebony Teka model

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple branded ‘Prima’

Fingerboard

Full ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Multi-filament factory strings

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

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VIOLA

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

AF033 Westbury Original Outfit

AI005 Westbury Antiqued as Instrument Only

The Westbury Viola In Original & Antiqued Finish

From Eastman Strings, the leading distributor of student violins in the USA with a reputation for producing not only great sounding but also outstanding value for money instruments.

Westbury Viola Specification Original & Antiqued Level

Intermediate Student to Advanced

Sizes

15”, 15.5” , 16”. 16.5” (AF033 only)

Chinrest

Ebony

Body

Maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Finish

Spirit varnish with antiqued option AI005

Bridge

Fitted Despiau bridge

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 15” 381mm, 15.5” 394mm, 16” 406mm, (Length) 16.5” 419mm Westbury Original as Outfit AF033

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Case

Westbury dart shaped case

Bow

Westbury Brazilwood octagonal bow

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The Eastman Concertante represents an excellent step up for intermediate players. Offered as instrument only or can be made into a bespoke outfit —please browse our extensive options.

AI020 Concertante Front, Back & Scroll

VIOLA

Made by

AI021 Concertante Antiqued Back

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Concertante Viola AI020 & AI021 Antiqued Level

Intermediate Student to Advanced

Sizes

15”, 15.5” , 16”. 16.5” ( AI021 only)

Finish

Spirit varnish with antiqued option

Chinrest

Ebony Guarneri Model

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Premium quality

Fingerboard Optional Upgrade: Pegs View our extensive range of strings for budget to premium Tailpiece upgrades for your instrument.

Topnut

We recommend Larsen Strings of Denmark

Ebony Ebony Swiss Model Ebony Hill with single a adjuster Ebony

Measurements 15” 381mm, 15.5” 394mm, 16” 406mm, 16.5” 419mm

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VIOLA

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

A highly detailed, exquisitely antiqued, hand finished violin from Eastman Strings

Young Master AI042

Eastman YM Viola AI042

‘Outstanding tonewoods, expert craftsmanship, and artistic varnish come together in these professional instruments. Carefully tuned plates and bass bars contribute to the superb tone of these instruments.’

Eastman Strings Founded 1992 Set-up for illustration purposes. Strings not supplied & available separately

Level

Advanced Player

Sizes

15”, 15.5”, 16”

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish with an antiqued aspect

Chinrest

Ebony Guarneri model

Body

Hand crafted maple & spruce

Bridge

Fitted Despiau

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss Model

Tailpiece

Ebony Hill model with single A adjuster

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 15” 381mm, 15.5 394mm 16” 406mm

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The Poplar Viola

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

AI032 Master Series Viola with Poplar Back

Eastman Master Series Viola AI032

The Eastman Master Series viola is supplied in a fully antiqued finish.

Poplar is an unusual material to work in, being slightly softer than maple.

However, for the viola it produces a wonderfully unique mezzo tone.

Set-up for illustration purposes. Strings not supplied & available separately

Level

Advanced Player

Sizes

15”, 15.5” , 16”

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish with antiqued aspect

Chinrest

Ebony Guarneri model

Body

Hand carved poplar for the back, maple for the ribs & scroll

Bridge

Fitted Despiau

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss Model

Tailpiece

Ebony Hill with single A adjuster

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 15” 381mm, 15.5” 394mm, 16” 406mm

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Maggini

Our Heritage Series instruments are issued with a certificate of origin.

Strings are available separately.

Heritage Series The ‘Dumas’ by Giovanni Paolo Maggini c.1600

AI050 Heritage Series Viola

Heritage Series Maggini Viola AI050

As a specimen of Maggini's violas the Dumas instrument may confidently be pronounced unsurpassable."

Level

Professional

Sizes

16” & 16.25”

Finish

Hand applied oil varnish with matching ribs & scroll

Chinrest

Rosewood Guarneri model

Body

Two piece back in figured maple

Bridge

Fitted premium quality

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Rosewood Swiss Model Paris Eye

Tailpiece

Rosewood Paris Eye

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements

16” 406mm, 16.25” 410mm

Gio: Paolo Maggini: His Life & Work, Margaret L Huggins

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Guadagnini Heritage Series

Our Heritage Series instruments are issued with a certificate of origin.

Strings are available separately.

VIOLA

An interpretation

Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, 1785

AI012 Heritage Series Viola

Heritage Series Guadagnini Viola AI012

The Guadagnini is a superb model to reproduce in smaller sizes, offering a mezzo quality without the resulting loss in projection.

Level

Professional

Sizes

15”, 15.25, 15.75”

Finish

Hand applied oil varnish

Chinrest

Rosewood Guarneri model

Body

Two piece back in figured maple with matching ribs & scroll

Bridge

Fitted Despiau

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Rosewood Swiss Model Paris Eye

Tailpiece

Rosewood Paris Eye

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements

15” (381mm) 15.5” (394mm) 15.75” (400mm)

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Established 1995

CELLO

Recommended for

EDUCATION

Primavera 90 Cello Outfit A budget instrument for the education market. The Primavera 90 is the only instrument in its class with rosewood pegs: Longer lasting, easier to tune & keep tuned & maintain their shape longer

CF015 Primavera 90 Cello Outfit Quarter Size Illustrated

Primavera 90 Cello Outfit CF015 Level

Beginner/Student

Sizes

4/4 to 1/16

Bag

11mm Primavera padded cover with pockets, back pack fittings & reflective safety styling

Bow

Hardwood. Half-mounted ebony frog

Rosin

Standard

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple

Fingerboard

Ebonised hardwood

Pegs

Rosewood

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 760mm, 3/4 690mm, (Length) 1/2 650mm, 1/4 580mm, 1/8 550mm, 1/16 460mm

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Recommended for Established 1995

EDUCATION

Optional Upgrade: Supplied with factory strings. Can be upgraded, for example, with a set of D’Addario Prelude (as illustrated)

CELLO

CF010 Primavera 100 Cello Outfit Half Size Illustrated

Primavera 100 Cello Outfit CF010

Primavera 100 Cello Outfit An exceptional instrument for the education market. The Primavera 100 is supplied with both an ebony fingerboard & pegs.

Also Available: Supersensitive Endpin Stops Please see page 66

Level

Beginner/Student

Sizes

4/4 to 1/16 Including 1/10th

Bag

11mm Primavera padded cover with pockets, back pack fittings & reflective safety styling

Bow

Hardwood. Half-mounted ebony frog

Rosin

Standard

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple stamped ‘Prima’

Fingerboard

Full ebony

Pegs

Ebony

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 760mm, 3/4 690mm, 1/2 650mm, (Length) 1/4 580mm, 1/8 550mm, 1/10 530mm, 1/16 460mm

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Established 1995

CELLO

Recommended for

EDUCATION

Primavera 200 Cello Outfit From Eastman Strings, the Primavera 200 Cello is the outstanding instrument in its class.

CB010 Black Composite Bow

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Not only beautifully crafted but also offering a powerful tone & projection.

CF026 Outfit Primavera 200 Cello 4/4 Illustrated with Primavera 11mm padded bag

Primavera 200 Cello Outfit CF026 Level

Student/Intermediate

Sizes

4/4 to 1/8 Including 7/8th

Bag

11mm Primavera padded cover with pockets, back pack fittings & reflective safety styling

Bow

Black composite Primavera CB010

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple by Despiau or Pampi

Fingerboard

Full ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut/Endpin Ebony Measurements (Length)

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4/4 755mm, 7/8 720mm, 3/4 691mm, 1/2 653mm, 1/4 584mm, 1/8 530mm

Eastman Westbury Cello The Sound Post Ltd is pleased to offer the Eastman handmade and hand varnished Westbury cello as either a stand alone instrument or the option to complete your ideal outfit.

CELLO

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

CI027 Westbury Cello

Westbury Cello CI027 or CF027 as an outfit

Outfit Option: Upgrade with Larsen Fractional Cello sets available now from 3/4 to 1/8

Level

Intermediate

Sizes

4/4 to 1/2 Including 7/8

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple by Despiau

Fingerboard

Full ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Endpin

Brass key with steel spike

Measurements 4/4 765mm, 7/8 712mm, 3/4 690mm, 1/2 (Length) 662mm

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CELLO Eastman Concertante Cellos Offered as Stradivari or Montagnana models.

The Stradivari producing a typically feminine sound with the Montagnana projecting a more powerful & robust tone.

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

CI020 Stradivari (left) CI002 Montagnana (right)

Concertante Cello Antiqued CI020 & CI002 Models

Optional Upgrade: View our extensive range of strings for budget to premium upgrades for your instrument.

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Level

Intermediate/Professional

Sizes

4/4 & 7/8 Stradivari CI020 & Montagnana CI002

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple by Despiau

Fingerboard

Full ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Endpin

Steel/Carbon Fibre spike

Measurements 4/4 765mm, 7/8 712mm Stradivari 4/4 749mm Montagnana

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Old-fashioned Quality

by Eastman Strings

CELLO

The Young Master Cello. A highly detailed & exquisitely antiqued hand carved cello from Eastman Strings.

Eastman Young Master CI042

Set-up for illustration purposes.

Strings not supplied & available separately

Eastman Young Master Cello CI042

Optional Upgrade: View our extensive range of rosins for budget to premium upgrades for your instrument.

Level

Intermediate/Professional

Sizes

4/4

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish with an antiqued aspect

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple by Despiau

Fingerboard

Full ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Strings

Standard steel

Tailpiece

Metal alloy with adjusters

Topnut

Ebony

Endpin

Brass key with steel/carbon fibre spike

Measurements 4/4 764mm

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CELLO

by Eastman Strings

The Eastman Master Series Cello Stradivari (illustrated) & Montagnana models in fully antiqued finish with ebony fittings & Despiau bridge.

Made by

Eastman Strings

Eastman Strings Master Series CI013 Stradivari CI015 Montagnana

Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Set-up for illustration purposes. Strings not supplied & available separately

Eastman Master Series Cello CI013 & CI015

Optional Upgrade: View our extensive range of strings for budget to premium upgrades for your instrument.

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Level

Intermediate/Professional

Sizes

4/4 & 7/8 Stradivari & 4/4 Montagnana

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce. Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple by Despiau

Fingerboard

Full ebony

Pegs

Swiss model ebony

Endpin Unit

Carbon fibre shaft & brass key

Tailpiece

Metal alloy

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 4/4 765mm & 7/8 725mm Stradivari Montagnana 750mm

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Academy Heritage Series Academy Edition Set-up for illustration purposes.

Strings not supplied & available separately

CI031 Heritage Series Academy

Heritage Academy Cello CI031

Academy provides the opportunity to own an instrument from the same craftsmen that produce the noted reproductions of the great Italian Masters’ work.

Level

Intermediate/Professional

Sizes

4/4

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish

Body

Hand carved maple & spruce.

Inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted maple by Despiau

Fingerboard

Full ebony

Pegs

Ebony Swiss model

Endpin Unit

Carbon fibre spike & brass key

Tailpiece

Metal alloy

Topnut

Ebony

Length of Back 764mm Upper

350mm

Middle

246mm

Lower

457mm

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CELLO

Stradivari Heritage Series

An interpretation

The Davidov Cremona, 1712

Our Heritage Series instruments are issued with a certificate of origin.

Strings are available separately.

Heritage Stradivari ‘The Davidov’ Cello CI012

Heritage Series Stardivari: Named after the Russion virtuoso Karl Yul’yevich Davidov who owned the cello in about 1885. The instrument was later played by Jacqueline du Pre. Du Pre’s teacher, William Pleath, was with her when she tried out the cello, and recommended it to her as “one of the really great instruments of the world”.

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Level

Professional

Sizes

4/4

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish

Body

Two piece back in figured maple with matching ribs & scroll

Bridge

Fitted maple

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Rosewood Paris Eye

Tailpiece

Ebony

Topnut

Ebony

Endpin

Carbon fibre shaft with brass key

Length of Back

764 mm

Upper

350 mm

Middle

246 mm

Lower

457 mm

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The Amati Brothers

CELLO

Heritage Series An interpretation

The Amati Cremona, c.1616

Our Heritage Series instruments are issued with a certificate of origin.

Strings are available separately.

Heritage Amati Cello CI016

The Brothers Amati are considered to be two of Cremona’s finest makers. Their work closely follows that of their father Andrea, the founder of the Cremona school Their violins are typically femininely small while their tenor and bass instruments are more robust both in size and tone.

Level

Professional

Sizes

4/4

Finish

Hand applied oil varnish

Body

Two piece back in figured maple with matching ribs & scroll

Bridge

Fitted maple

Endpin

Carbon fibre shaft

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Rosewood Paris eye

Tailpiece

Ebony

Topnut

Ebony

Length of Back

745 mm

Upper

358 mm

Middle

247 mm

Lower

443 mm

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CELLO

Domenico Montagnana Heritage Series An interpretation

The Sleeping Beauty, 1739

Our Heritage Series instruments are issued with a certificate of origin.

Strings are available separately.

Heritage Amati Cello CI016

Known as the ‘Mighty Venetian’, Montagnana represents the very best of the Venetian school.

Famed for his cellos in particular, Montagnana used a particularly broad pattern, with long elegant corners and very up right f-holes producing a wonderfully powerful and full tone.

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Level

Professional

Sizes

4/4

Finish

Hand applied oil varnish

Body

Two piece back in figured maple with matching ribs & scroll

Bridge

Fitted maple

Endpin

Carbon fibre shaft

Fingerboard

Ebony

Pegs

Rosewood Paris eye

Tailpiece

Ebony

Topnut

Ebony

Length of Back 749 mm Upper

361 mm

Middle

267 mm

Lower

446 mm

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from us, to you Illustration: Wessex XV, Despiau V11, Larsen Tzigane Exclusively from The Sound Post Ltd: The United Kingdom’s Specialist Distributor of Bowed String Instruments

The Wessex Violin Co. Made in England

LARSEN STRINGS A/S ...the soul of technology

C H E VA L E T S D E S P I A U CRÉATEUR FABRICANT

Despiau Bridges, Larsen Strings & Wessex Instruments are Supplied Exclusively in the UK by The Sound Post Ltd

BASS

Primavera Rockabilly Blonde BF052

Established 1995

Primavera P50 Double Bass The Primavera ‘50’ bass is our Entry Level instrument. Made in highly figured maple (laminate) for the back and ribs and spruce (laminate) for the table.

BF050 Primavera Student Bass

The stunning blonde styled for the Rockabilly player. Specification as P50 but with a blonde finish & in violin shape.

Primavera BF050 Student Bass (Left) Level

Student

Sizes

3/4 (Full size) to 1/10 Gamba

Bag

Padded cover with straps

Bow

Primavera hardwood

Body

Laminate maple

Bridge

Adjustable Prima

Fingerboard

Ebony

Machine Head Individual chrome plated

P 50 Recommended for

EDUCATION

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Strings

Factory standard

Tailpiece

Metal alloy tailpiece

Topnut

Ebony

Measurements 3/4 1095mm, 1/2 1017mm (Length) 1/4 950mm, 1/8 859mm 1/10 795mm

Eastman Student Double Bass Samuel Eastman laminate bass ideal for school & budget minded players

BASS Recommended for

EDUCATION

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

BF030 3/4 Eastman Bass

A durable design built for hire with an attractive amber shaded finish Eastman Double Bass Outfit BF030 Level

Student 3/4

Body

Lightly figured laminate maple back and laminate table

Bow

K. Holtz Fibreglass bow

Bag

Padded bag

Head

German tooled solid brass machine tuning

Endpin

Quality endpin unit

Fingerboard Solid ebony Tailpiece

Ebony with metal rope cord

Topnut

Ebony

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The Westbury Bass

BASS

Our intermediate grade double bass

The Eastman Strings hand made & hand varnished Westbury Bass in either Gamba or Violin shape.

Westbury Gamba (No corners) Available Sizes: 3/4 (1/2 to Order) Westbury Violin (With corners): Available Sizes: 3/4 (7/8 & 5 String to Order)

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Image. Henry Willard Š michaelhoughton.co.uk

Eastman Strings Westbury Bass BI027 & BI028 Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish

Body

Figured maple with inlaid purfling

Bridge

Fitted Despiau bridge

Fittings

Ebony Fingerboard, topnut, tailpiece

Machine Head Tyrolean brass plated

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„The quality of sound is remarkably clean & you can clearly hear all the overtones.

Harmonics are very pronounced and ring out perfectly with great depth and excellent sustain‟ „The Sinfonica is not a “production line” model, but one that is hand built. Not only is the Sinfonica made from quality tone woods, but there is a staggering attention to detail on this instrument. For example, the rubber foot is screw threaded. The pin is held in place by a nylon insert and brass collar and yacht wire is used to hold the tailpiece to the peg – a true sign of a quality instrument.‟

BASS Sinfonica Double Bass BI019 & BI020 Level

Professional

Violin

3/4 Gamba BI019 & Violin BI020. 7/8 & 5 String options available by special order

Body

Hand carved highly figured maple and spruce with inlaid purfling

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish in a full antiqued aspect

Endpin

Quality endpin unit with brass key and rosewood bulb

„Highly recommended.‟ Jazzwise Magazine Review

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Fingerboard Ebony Head

French pattern machine heads

Tailpiece

Ebony with metal rope cord

Topnut

Ebony

Strings, bag & bow available separately. Professional set up required.

Gamba BI019 Length of Back 1105 mm Upper

495 mm

Middle

368 mm

Lower

655 mm

Violin BI020 Length of Back 1120 mm Upper

515 mm

Middle

380 mm

Lower

655 mm

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The Eastman Master Series Bass BI034 The Eastman Master Series double basses are offered in full antiqued finish. These handmade and hand varnished instruments offer the highest level of workmanship from this excellent workshop. They produce a powerful and robust tone.

These instruments are supplied with quality fittings.

BASS

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Strings, bag & bow available separately . Professional set up required.

Fingerboard

Eastman Master Bass BI034 3/4

Ebony

Level

Professional

Machine Head Individual French pattern Machine Heads

Violin

3/4 Violin shape only

Tailpiece

Ebony with metal rope cord

Body

Hand carved highly figured maple and spruce with inlaid purfling

Topnut

Ebony

Finish

Hand applied spirit varnish in a full antiqued aspect

Endpin

Quality Endpin Unit with brass key and Rosewood bulb.

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Violin BI020 Length of Back

1120 mm

Upper

515 mm

Middle

380 mm

Lower

655 mm

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BASS BOWS Bow Section 2013

From Student to Professional Level in Hardwood, Brazilwood, Pernambuco, Composite & Carbon Fibre. Our Widest Ever Range. In addition to the models illustrated we also offer Primavera composite (BB010), P&H (BB008) Fibreglass & Glasser (BB093) Fibreglass options

BOWS

Bass

BB050

Primavera Student

Bass

BB001

Concertante French BB002 German

Primavera Hardwood Bass in 3/4 (Full size) to 1/8 as supplied with P50 Outfits

Bass

BB003

Orchestra French BB006 German

Concertante in Brazilwood. French 4/4, 3/4 & 1/2 & German 3/4 only

Bass

BB018

L.G. Chen French BB019 German

Orchestra in Pernambuco. French (illustrated) & German full size

LG Chen Carbon Fibre Weave French & German (illustrated) Pattern 3/4 Size

Bass

BB032 Marco Raposo

Marco Raposo 3/4 German pattern bow.

Hand Made in Brazil from sustainable Pernambuco. Nickel or silver fittings.

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WOODEN BOWS

BOWS

VB003

Hardwood: Primavera Round Standard with Primavera 90, 100 & Bass outfits. Violin 4/4 to1/32, Viola 4/4 to 1/2, Cello 4/4 to 1/16, Bass 3/4 to 1/8

Violin VB003 Viola AB003 Cello

CB021 Bass

BB050

CB007

Hardwood: Primavera Octagonal Ebony octagonal hardwood stick with ebony frog & pearl eye. Violin 4/4 to 1/16, Viola 4/4 & Cello 4/4 to 1/16

Violin VB007 Viola AB007 Cello

CB007

AB016

Brazilwood: Westbury Standard with Westbury outfits. Octagonal Brazilwood bow with fully mounted ebony frog & Parisian eye. Available in Violin 4/4 to 1/2, Viola 4/4 & Cello 4/4 to 1/2

Violin VB016 Viola AB016 Cello

CB016

AB005

Brazilwood: Concertante. Identity Labels

Round

Plus Octagonal

Round bow with fully mounted ebony frog. Violin: 4/4 to 3/4. Viola & Cello: 4/4 only. Bass, 3/4 or 1/2 French or German. Also available: VB024 Concertante Plus Octagonal.

Violin VB020 Viola AB005 Cello

CB012 Bass

BB001/2

VB021

Pernambuco: Orchestra. Identity Labelled Octagonal or Round Pernambuco bow. Nickel/silver or simulated whalebone lapping. Bass option in French or German pattern. Full size only.

Violin VB021/2 Viola AB019/21 Cello

CB009

Bass

BB003/6

VB028

Pernambuco: Orchestra Silver. Identity Labelled Octagonal or Round ’A’ Grade Pernambuco. Silver mountings. Full size only.

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Violin VB027/8 Viola AB011/2 Cello

CB017/9

COMPOSITE BOWS BOWS CB010

Primavera Composite Standard with Primavera 200 and Loreato outfits. Round stick with halfmounted ebony frog with pearl eye. Violin 4/4 to 1/16, Viola 4/4 to 1/2, Cello 4/4 to 1/8, Bass 4/4 to 1/2 French Pattern

Violin VB010 Viola AB010 Cello

CB008

CB010 Bass

BB010

P&H

P & H Composite Virtually student proof bows will not distort in adverse conditions, even if left fully tensioned. Can be easily re-haired with replacement hanks.

Violin 4/4 to 1/8, Viola 4/4 & 1/2, Cello 4/4 to 1/8 & Bass 3/4 & 1/2

Violin VB008 Viola AB008 Cello

CB008 Bass

BB008

VB064

Rainbow Composite Vibrantly coloured fibreglass composite bows as supplied with our Rainbow violin outfits. Stamped TSP UK & available in Pink, Purple & Blue.

Sizes: Violin only in 4/4 to 1/8

Violin VB060/61/64

AB005

Glasser NY Fibreglass VB092 Fibreglass round bow black plain grip & 093 model round black nickel/silver wound imitation lizard grip. Violin & Cello models in 4/4 & Bass in 3/4 (Full size)

Violin VB092/3 Cello

CB093

Bass

BB093

VB028

Westbury Composite Round stick in man-made composite with fully mounted ebony frog. Violin in 4/4 to 1/2 & Viola & Cello in full size only.

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Violin VB050 Cello

Viola AB030

CB040

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CARBON FIBRE BOWS

BOWS VB091 Octagonal

VB094 Round

Violin VB091 Violin VB094 Premium braided weave pattern carbon fibre bow in octagonal (091) & round models (094).

Nickel/silver mounted frog with abalone slide & eye. Violin 4/4 in full size only.

VB014

AB014

AB018

CB018

L.G. Chen Carbon Fibre Wood Veneer & Fibre Weave Available in pure weave & fine wood veneer. Models 014 for violin, viola & cello with carbon fibre shaft finished with a fine Pernambuco veneer. Violin in 4/4 & 3/4 all other models 4/4.

Models 018 in high quality pure carbon fibre braided finish. Violin in 4/4 & 3/4. Viola & cello in full size only. Bass in 4/4 & 3/4 German or French pattern –please see page 45.

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Violin VB014 Viola AB014 Cello

CB014 Identified by

Violin VB018 Viola AB018 Cello

CB018 Bass Bass

BB018 French BB019 German

SPECIALIST BOWS

Baroque

BOWS

Presenting our range of Baroque bows for violin, viola & cello.

Characteristically made of the strong, dense, snakewood, terminating in a lower, elegant ‘pike’ or ‘swan-bill’ head.

Traditionally detailed in appreciation of the demand for authentic early performance & ideally partnered with our Academy Baroque Violin. See page 14.

Violin VB090 Baroque Snakewood Violin Bow. C.52g

Viola

AB090

Baroque Snakewood Viola Bow. C.59g

Cello

CB090

Baroque Snakewood Cello Bow. C.68g

Violin VB089 Baroque Snakewood Gamba Bow. C.53g

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Hand Made in Brazil from Sustainable Pernambuco

BOWS

VB031 Nickel

VB035 Silver

From the Marco Raposo workshop high in the mountains of Brazil's Atlantic Forest, home of the Pernambuco, the Pau-Brasil.

Established in 1995, the workshop manufactures the finest quality bows for violin, viola, cello and bass, for professionals and advanced students.

Each bow is hand signed and made with the same care that Marco has extended to the company’s ownership and management of sustainable forest and the recycling of old wood from previous agricultural enterprises.

AB035 Silver

CB035 Silver

VB031

Marco Raposo Violin Nickel 4/4 to 1/4

BB031

Marco Raposo Bass Nickel French Pattern

VB035

Marco Raposo Violin Silver 4/4 to 1/4

BB032

Marco Raposo Bass Nickel German Pattern

AB031

Marco Raposo Viola Nickel

BB035

Marco Raposo Bass Silver French Pattern

AB035

Marco Raposo Viola Silver

BB036

Marco Raposo Bass Silver German Pattern

CB031

Marco Raposo Cello Nickel 4/4 to 1/4

CB035

Marco Raposo Cello Silver 4/4 to 1/4

Round and occasionally octagonal stick in selected Pernambuco with sterling silver or nickel mountings. With silver and occasionally simulated whalebone lapping. Weights vary but are recorded, along with the individual maker, on the tags as illustrated.

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STUDENT CASES Our Primavera & Westbury in-house range of value cases. Viola Cases adjustable to 16.5”

CASES Recommended for

EDUCATION

Primavera Case VC003/4 AC003 (Viola blue only)

As standard with the Primavera 100 (Blue) and Primavera 200 (Black). The case features a stitched handle for strength and durability, full length music pocket & High-Vis styling.

Available Sizes: 4/4-1/8 (1/16 to order).

Viola: 15” & 15.5” (16.5” to order) Weight: 4/4 Violin 1.1 Kg

Westbury Dart Shaped Violin VC005 & AC015 (Viola)

As standard with the Westbury Violin Outfit. Plywood construction with full length music pocket, quilted blanket, two bow holders, internal music pocket & rucksack straps.

Available Sizes: 4/4-1/2.

Viola sizes 15”, 15.5” & 16”.

Weight: Violin 2.11 Kg

Primavera Oblong Case VC055 & AC009 (Viola)

As standard with the Primavera 200 Antiqued & Loreato.

Full length music pocket, stitched handle for strength & durability, High-Vis styling, bow holders, internal music pocket & rucksack straps.

Available sizes: 4/4-1/2.

Viola sizes 15”, 15.5” & 16”.

Weight: Violin 1.61 Kg

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GSJ STUDENT CASES CASES Superb Quality & Value in a Choice of Two Tone Finishes NEW Colour Options in 2013

GSJ Styrofoam Shaped VC165/166

4/4 to 1/4 Styrofoam shell with blue/grey plush velvet effect interior. Two bow spinners, padding support, matching blanket & two compartments.

GSJ 2-Tone Oblong Violin Case VC170/171

External zipped pocket, rucksack straps & stitched handles.

Weight: Violin 1 Kg

Contrast Styled, Oblong Student Case with Full Length Music Pocket Colour 1 GREY/RED VC170 Colour 2 GREY/BLACK VC171 4/4 Styrofoam shell with blue/grey plush velvet effect interior. Two bow spinners, padding support, matching blanket & two compartments.

External zipped pocket, rucksack straps, stitched handles, hygrometer, lock & key & four metal feet.

Weight Violin 1.65 Kg

Recommended for

EDUCATION

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GSJ STUDENT CASES Look Out for More New Designs in 2013

GSJ Oblong Violin Case VC175 Black/Grey

CASES

Detailed Oblong Case Featuring Four Bow Holders & Hygrometer in Black/Grey

Trimmed with contrast piping with blue/grey plush velvet effect interior. Four bow holders, padding support, matching blanket, drawstring neck restraint & two compartments.

External zipped pocket, rucksack straps, stitched handles, hygrometer & four metal feet.

Weight 1.7 Kg

GSJ Double Violin Case VC180 Black/Grey

Compact Two Violin Case

Styrofoam shell in black/grey with contrast piping & corners. Blue/Grey plush velvet effect interior, padding support, matching blanket, Velcro neck restraints.

Four internal compartments. Two zipped pockets including a pocket for shoulder rest, rucksack straps, stitched handles & eight metal feet.

Weight 2.4 Kg

L66cm/H27cm/W20cm Small enough for hand luggage Subject to individual airline restrictions

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YOUNG VIOLIN & VIOLA CASES CASES Quality Styrofoam Construction with Precision Engineered Snap-Shut Snug Fit Closure System Young Shaped Violin VC130/1 Black/Red or Blue/Blue

Full length music pocket, lock, rucksack straps with metal D rings, quality handle & suspension system.

Interior: Two bow holders, hygrometer, matching blanket, accessory compartment.

4/4 Only. Weight 1.7kg

Oblong Violin & Viola VC140/1 & AC140/1

Violin 4/4 Viola Case 16/16.5" VC140 & AC140 Black/Red VC141 & AC141 Blue/Blue Full length music pocket, lock, rucksack straps with metal D rings, quality handle & suspension system. Interior: Two bow holders, hygrometer, matching blanket, two accessory compartments & string tube.

Weight: 4/4 2.1Kg 3/4 2Kg

Young ‘D’ Violin & Viola VC150 & AC150 Black/Red

Violin 4/4 & 3/4 VC150 Black/Red

Viola Case AC150 Black/Red 16/16.5" AC151 Blue/Blue 15/15.5” Full length music pocket, lock, rucksack straps with metal D rings, quality handle & suspension system. Interior: Two bow holders, hygrometer, matching blanket, two accessory compartments & string tube.

Weight: Violin 2.0Kg Viola 2.2Kg

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YOUNG DELUXE CASES CASES Young Deluxe Cases: Upgrade with Additional Features Including a Contrast, Two-tone, Interior & Bow Stripes

Young Deluxe Shaped Violin VC135/36 4/4

VC135/36 Black/Green, Red/Red Full length music pocket, multipurpose pocket & lock, rucksack straps with metal D rings, quality handle & suspension system.

Interior: Two tone interior for instrument (tan colour), two bow holders, hygrometer & thermometer, matching blanket, one accessory compartment & shoulder rest Velcro strap.

4/4 Only. Weight 1.8kg

Young Deluxe Oblong Violin VC147 Black/Green 4/4

Full length music pocket, multipurpose pocket & lock, rucksack straps with metal D rings, quality handle & suspension system. Interior: Two tone interior for instrument (tan colour), two bow holders, hygrometer & thermometer, matching blanket, one accessory compartment & shoulder rest Velcro strap.

Weight 2.3kg

Young Deluxe ‘D’ Violin VC156/8 Red/Red or Black/Blue

Full length music pocket, multipurpose pocket & lock, rucksack straps with metal D rings, quality handle & suspension system.

Interior: Two tone interior for instrument, Two bow holders, hygrometer & thermometer, matching blanket, one accessory compartment .

Weight 2.2kg

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Concord Violin & Viola Cases CASES

Concord Shaped 4/4 Violin VC038-42 Colour Options Available Colours: Navy Blue/blue, Navy Blue/grey, Black/burgundy, Black/green, Black/grey.

Shaped violin case with Cordura cover. Two bow holders, quilted blanket, accessories pocket, quality handle, lockable, metal fixings & rucksack straps.

Features a detachable zipped music pocket (32x42cm) Weight: 2.15Kg

Concord Oblong Violin/Viola VC045-47 & AC045-48

Black/burgundy, black/green, blue/grey.

Includes a generous internal compartment, two bow holders, padding, straps & full length music pocket. Viola Case adjusts: 15.5" - 17" Weights. Violin: 3.30Kg Viola: 3.75Kg Extra 3cm

Also Available: VC045L & VC050L Extra internal width option with up to 3cm at the lower bout.

Concord EliteViolin/Viola VC050-51 & AC050-51

VC050 to 51 Elite Violin Case AC050 to 51 Elite Viola Case Olive/Olive & Brown/Cream Adjustable Viola: 15.5" - 17"

The Elite features an integral hygrometer & humidifier, two internal compartments, four bow holders & a full length music pocket

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CONCORD SPECIALIST CASES Concord Bow & Combination Cases

VC107 Single Bow

CASES

VC107 Single Bow Case Violin, Viola & Cello in Black/Burgundy VC117 Double Bow Case Violin, Viola & Cello in Black/Burgundy VC106 Eight Bow Case Violin, Viola & Cello in Brown faux suede with cream interior VC105 Eleven Bow Case Violin, Viola & Cello in Black/Green VC116 Eighteen Bow Presentation Display Tray Violin, Viola & Cello in Black/Blue BC004 Bass Bow Case Single Designed for German or French pattern bows in Black/Burgundy BC005 Bass Bow Case Double Designed for German or French pattern bows in Black Burgundy with dividing partition

BC004 Bass Single/Double

BC004 Bass Single Open

BC005 Bass Double Open

VC106 Eight Bow Case

VC116 Presentation Bow Tray

VC108 Viola and Violin Case.

Double Case in Black/ Burgundy. Viola and Violin 4/4. Viola fitting adjustable to 17�.

VC112 Double Violin Case Double Case in Black/ Burgundy. Two full size violins 4/4.

VC109 Quadruple Violin Carriage Case Blue/Blue or Black/Burgundy Four full size violins 4/4.

VC111 Quadruple Violin with 7 Bow Compartment Black/Burgundy. Four violins with additional seven bow compartment.

VC108 Violin/Viola Combination

VC109 Four Violin Combination

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SINFONICA FIBREGLASS VIOLIN CASE A Best Seller: NEW Colour Options Arriving in 2013

CASES

Both rocket and shaped cases feature a fibreglass shell with blue/ grey plush velvet effect interior. Two bow holders, internal compartment, padding support and matching blanket. Six rubber feet and carrying straps with shoulder pads.

Available in 4/4 Weight 2.1 kg

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Sinfonica Fibreglass Violin Cases Rocket in White VC015 Black VC016 Shaped in White VC010 Black VC011

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CELLO & BASS BAGS Primavera Cello Bag CC005 11 & 22mm

CASES

Semi-Rigid Cello Case CC010 Semi-rigid, high-density foam construction

CC010 Semi Rigid Cello Cases Offering greater impact protection than a bag. Two internal bow holders, rucksack straps and a durable suregrip handle.

Westbury Bass BC002

Weights & Sizes: 4/4: 3.75 Kg 3/4: 3.5 Kg 1/2: 2.75 Kg 1/4: 2.5 Kg

CC005/09 Primavera Cello Bags Featuring High-Vis safety styling, carry straps, bow & accessory pockets.

CC005 Size 4/4 to 1/8.

11mm thickness. Also in 22mm CC009 Size 4/4 to 1/2

Westbury Padded Bass Bag EIGHT Carrying Handles.

Single carrying strap. Endpin, music & rosin pockets.

With wheels option available.

BC001 12mm (4/4-1/8) BC002 22mm (4/4-1/2) Weight: 4.84 Kg BC003 22mm (4/4-3/4) With wheels 4.94 Kg

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SINFONICA FIBREGLASS CELLO CASES Sinfonica Fibreglass Hard Cello Cases Vacuum moulded fibreglass shell case with padded fit and a fully lined interior. Choose with or without wheels in Silver, Blue, Black, Red, White & Green.

Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

Lightweight Construction: Z-Tec Technology Fibreglass Case CC012-19 No Wheels CC022-29 With Wheels Robust fibreglass hard cello case.

Padded with accessories compartment Metal plate endpin protector Locking system Hygrometer Rucksack carrying system With wheels option features a flip out carriage handle: See red Sinfonica illustrated Weight: 4.3Kg –No Wheels Weight: 4.8Kg –With Wheels

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CARBON FIBRE CELLO CASES Made by

Eastman Strings Modern Instruments.

Old-fashioned Quality

CASES

K2 Solid Colour CC044+ Carbon fibre block colour gloss finish in white, silver, & blue K2 Iridescent Finish CC043 Stunning perspective two-tone colour effect K3 Carbon Weave CC036 & CC035 Super Light Natural carbon fibre weave in standard & 2.8 Kg lightweight

Internal padding, rosin pocket Hygrometer Two bow holders Riveted carrying handle, seven robust catches & rucksack straps Eight rubber feet for vertical or horizontal standing Plate metal spike guard Weights: K2 3.7 Kg & K3 3.3 Kg Superlight CC035 2.8 Kg

These cases will accommodate the larger Montagnana Eastman Master & Heritage cello models

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