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Some of the nicest instruments we have ever seen coming from China are by Geoffrey Chi. They are modeled on classic master instruments and made of superb materials. Best of all, while sounding great, they are very affordable and beautifully made for the most affordable line we carry. If you have ever heard unkind words about Chinese instruments, don’t look at these unless you want your mind changed permanently! And remember- they are guaranteed for life (to the original owner) against defects in materials and workmanship.
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Just as Hungarian and Balkan music has always been noted for having something special, their instruments are distinctive from the German school. If you want fine tone with a Gypsy soul, Ivan Dunov instruments may be your dream come true. These instruments are hand-crafted in Bulgaria with all the love and skill of the Doetsch instruments, but with a darker fiery tone. A rich dark varnish completes the picture, and you can be sure that it is a great value for the price.
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Rudoulf Doetsch instruments begin with the patterns established by great makers of the past like Antonio Stradivarius and Guarneri del Gesu, bringing you centuries of instrument-making experience for you at affordable prices. Loft-seasoned spruce and maple are shaped into violins, violas, and cellos. They are carefully regulated with a bassbar specially suited to the climate of the United States, and brush-varnished by hand with a classic-style finish that reminiscent of fine antique instruments. Finally, after they are set up and tonally adjusted at the Long Island Violin Shop, they are ready for sale.
You get a reasonably priced instrument that competes with older ones at a fraction of the cost. Thousands of these instruments have been sold to the finest young musicians, because they sound so well. Are you looking for an affordable violin that has a huge G string sound or a resonant E? Would you like a viola or cello that sounds like it costs three times as much? Try a Doetsch today!
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Are you a player needing more tone than the Doetsch instruments?
Consider a Wilhelm Klier instrument. These are made in a similar fashion to the
Doetsch instruments and have the same master hand-brushed varnish. The
difference is a finer quality aged tonewood used in them, and the skill of the
maker. If you are a superior musician, one touch of the bow will reveal the
superiority of tone. These are instruments with all the excellent qualities of
Doetsches, but with a wider range of tonal colors, more power, and more focused
tone for you.
The old days of having problems finding good fractional instruments are over! Modern makers have solved the mystery of making nice sounding, artistic, reasonably priced fractional instruments! Are you looking for a small violin that has a huge G string sound or a resonant E? Would you like a small viola that sounds like it costs three times as much? How would you like a small cello that sounds better than other full size cellos?
You won't have to search for years to find an overpriced fractional 19th century German or French violin with a mediocre tone. Or settle for an instrument that sounds nice but has bad measurements that damage your child's technique. Our Chi, Doetsch, and Klier instruments are available from 1/8 to 4/4 sizes. We have created a trade-in plan that makes it easy and affordable for you to provide your child with a nice instrument to grow up with. Decide which size will best suit your child, and when they are ready to move to a larger instrument, you pay a small flat fee to cover depreciation of the instrument and the price difference. You may even move up in quality at any time.
Overseas orders: payment by wire transfer only. Contact us for a quote including shipping.
All 4/4 cello outfits include Kramer pernambuco bow and Ultralight case. Trade-in price dependent upon normal wear-and-tear to the instrument. To trade in for a more expensive instrument, pay the difference between original and upgraded instrument of the same size, and add the upgraded trade-in price.
All fractional violin & viola outfits include Kramer nickel brazilwood bow and dart-shaped case and are only sold as complete outfits.
All full size Violin outfits include Kramer nickel pernambuco bow and Antonio dart-shaped case.
All Viola Outfits include Kramer nickel pernambuco bow & Ultralight oblong adjustable suspension case.
All fractional cello outfits include Kramer brazilwood bow and padded bag and are available only as complete outfits.
All full-size cello outfits include Kramer pernambuco bow and Ultralight case.
