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Knilling Bucharest 4KF
Romania
An example of our opening price European violin model, available with traditional or Perfection pegs. Carved spruce top, carved maple back, ebony trim.
Jan Dvorak 30KF, 2003
Czech Republic
Hand graduated top and back of fine European spruce and maple, with ebony trim and Guarnerius-style chinrest. Finished with spirit varnish in the Dvorak shop.
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About violin outfits:
All our instruments are available a la carte (instrument only) or as outfits with bow and case. There are many options to complete your outfit. The most basic is a Glasser fiberglass bow with horsehair and a Knilling (thermoplastic) or Protec (wood shell) case. These add approximately $100 to the price of the instrument alone. You may be ready to select a better bow with your instrument; the process is similar to selecting your violin. In case selection, storage space, weight, and protection for the instrument will rule the choice.
Contact Shannon Williams at the store for detailed information.
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Franz Sandner 48KA "Antique", 2004
Germany
Meticulously crafted, this Master instrument features a solid carved and graduated aged Bavarian spruce top and seasoned European maple back and ribs. Tintul trim pieces and hand-rubbed antiqued brown/gold finish.
Constantin Sereny 75F, 2001
Czech Republic
Aged tonewoods in the Sereny include a European maple back, Bavarian spruce top, and select boxwood trim. Spirit varnish finish.
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Auditioning a violin:
We encourage you to take the time to listen to these or any of our instruments. No two sound alike; that's both the fun and the work of finding the right instrument for you. Shannon Williams is available to help guide you through the assortment, but you may certainly try the instruments unassisted in one of our studios. We ask that you call ahead, since the rooms are heavily used for lessons during the week.. Saturday afternoons (or weekdays before 3:00 pm) are the best times to come in, although other evening times are possible--but they vary week to week.
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The Guarnerius "Kochanski"
Prague / London, 2002
A painstaking reproduction of the famed "Kochanski" original of 1741. Exactingly measured and executed, historical "wear" is meticulously recreated on the finest aged woods. See the inset below for a detailed view of the back.
Constantin Sereny 75F, 2004
Czech Republic
Aged tonewoods in the Sereny include a European maple back, Bavarian spruce top, and select boxwood trim. Spirit varnish finish.
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Instruments on approval:
Once you've narrowed down the choices to an instrument you wish to present to a teacher (or perhaps may wish to try in rehearsal), the instrument may be sent out on approval. The entire purchase price must be approved on a credit card, but the instrument can be returned within ten days. There is a 5% restocking fee to cover our credit card processing costs, but the fee is waived or credited if you purchase that or another instrument within 30 days.
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Detail of Kochanski back, (see above)
Prague/London
all details, including the finish crazing, shading, and wear marks are hand applied by expert craftsmen to duplicate the look of the Kochanski today.
Xiao Lee Artist, L42F, 2004
China
Hand graduated, with ebony fittings and trim . Select tonewoods, highly flamed back
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We do not ship violins out for approval; instruments must be auditioned in our store prior to an approval request.
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Pietro Bellini Artist, B43F, 2005
China
Hand graduated, with ebony fittings and trim . Select tonewoods, highly flamed back. Ask us about the story behind "Pietro"'s name!
Knilling Etude, 8KF, 2004
Germany
Custom shop-adjusted in the Knilling violin shop. Carved spruce top, carved maple back. An affordable German instrument with ebony trim.
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