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Orchestra
Instruments
We carry student violins in all sizes from 1/16 to 4/4. We also carry more advanced full-size instruments and bows for the advancing student from Knilling, Meisel, and direct from some European importers. We carry cases from Pro Tec, Knilling, and bam. We sometimes have additional used instruments in as trade-ins or consignments. Finer new instruments in the $900-$3000 range are also in stock. Some of them are shown in our Violin Gallery, linked at left. If you'd like to come to the store to play some of these instruments or audition bows, contact us for available studio time.
At this time, our selections for viola and cello are limited.
Shannon Williams,
Orchestra Department Manager
Shannon selects all the instruments for the string department, oversees their adjustment with Peter Horn, and helps guide interested players through the assortment in stock. Whether you're looking for an instrument, bow, or complete outfit, contact Shannon if you'd like her help!
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FAQ on String Instruments
While we construct our own list, we suggest you start with the list Knilling offers. You can download an informative PDF document from our Publications area (linked at left). It gives you some information on sticking pegs, bridges, etc ad well as care tips and history of the violin and its prominent makers.
When in doubt, feel free to call us or stop in with violin questions. Shannon or Dan can help you through most common problems.
Rentals
We have a rental program for fractional student instruments, a growing library of instructional music and solo literature, and accessories.
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Peter Horn, Master Craftsman
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Repairs And Appraisals
We are proud to have Peter Horn
providing repairs
and appraisals for us.
Mr. Horn received his training in
Mittenwald, Germany, and worked
for Scherl & Roth when he first
came to America years ago.
He maintains his shop in the Brecksville/North Royalton area,
but still visits Skyline Music
regularly to do work for his
West Side customers.
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Peter Horn is in our store to do basic repairs every other Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. He can usually do bow rehairing, bridge replacement, soundpost adjustment, peg work, etc., while he is in the store. More extensive work like body cracks and finish touchups are usually done at his shop and picked up at the store on his next visit, or you may make arrangements for pickup directly from him. Verbal appraisals are $10 and no appointment is neccessary. Written appraisals for insurance or sale purposes can be arranged with him; they usually require a visit to his shop (at least by the instrument) so he can take measurements and issue papers for you. For more information about Peter Horn, or to contact him directly, visit his website.
Right: Peter at the bench at Skyline Music, setting a soundpost.
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We stock a growing assortment of orchestral string accessories, including the popular line of Viva cello endpin rests, shoulder rests, and the Marshmellow sponge shoulder rest (popular among students for its "extreme squishiness"!)
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