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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE STRING MUSICIAN’S ESSENTIAL DIRECTORY

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INSTRUMENT DEALERS, SHOPS

& SPECIALISTS

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INSTRUMENT & BOW MAKERS

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ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS

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BOOKS, MUSIC, MEDIA & RECORDINGS

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SCHOOLS, SERVICES & SUPPLIERS TO THE TRADE


SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONJuly 2017 / Strings 50

Alfaro Violins, LLC1260 Blackstone Dr. Decatur, Georgia 30033 Tel: (770) 496-1405 E-mail: [email protected] Web: alfaroviolins.com By appointment only. Maker of fine antiqued violins, violas and cellos. Artistic restorer and dealer. Diploma TLUV. Member of AFBBM, VSA, VMAAI and SVA. Numerous awards including 7 Gold, 5 Silver and “Bob Wallace.”

Atelier Constantin Popescu, LLC25 Davenport Ave. Westport, Connecticut 06880 Tel: (203) 227-9577 or (203) 661-9500 E-mail: [email protected]: atelierconstantinpopescu.com Rare and contemporary violin-family instruments and bows. Accessories, repairs, world class restorations, rehairing, appraisals, consignments, rentals. Setup and fine tonal adjustments by performing musician. Also specializes in basses. Teacher Referrals.

Atelier Constantin Popescu, LLC403 E. Putnam Ave. Greenwich/Cos Cob, Connecticut 06807 Tel: (203) 661-9500 or (203) 661-9501 E-mail: [email protected]: atelierconstantinpopescu.com Rare and contemporary violin-family instruments and bows. Accessories, repairs, world class restorations, rehairing, appraisals, consignments, rentals. Setup and fine tonal adjustments by performing musician. Also specializes in basses. Music School.

INSTRUMENT DEALERS, SHOPS & SPECIALISTS

Becker Fine Stringed Instruments, LLC6567 University Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50324 Tel: (515) 274-9420 or (800) 335-9440 E-mail: [email protected] Web: beckerfineinstruments.com Tu-F, 10-5:30; Sa, 10-3; plus by appt. Sales, rentals, and restoration of orchestral stringed instruments and their bows. Dealer for Eastman Guitars and Mandolins. Michael Becker

Brobst Violin Shop5584 General Washington Dr. Alexandria, Virginia 22312 Tel: (703) 256-0566 E-mail: [email protected] Web: brobstviolins.com Celebrating our 51st year in business, we offer a large collection of professional instruments and bows, repairs, bow rehairing, accessories, string music and student rentals. Spectacular photos on our website.

Claire Givens Violins, Inc.1201 Marquette Avenue, Suite 150Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Tel: (612) 375-0708 or (800) 279-4323 E-mail: [email protected] Web: givensviolins.com Dealers and restorers of violins, violas, cellos, and their bows and accessories. Appraisals. Shipping service. Shop manager: Douglas Lay. Vice President and historic-instrument specialist: Andrew Dipper.

Carriage House Violins1039 Chestnut St. Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts 02464 Tel: (617) 262-0051 E-mail: [email protected] Web: carriagehouseviolins.com Connoisseurs and dealers of violins, violas, cellos and their bows.


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EVALUATION & APPRAISAL

Instruments & Bows of the Violin Family

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Violin and Bow Makers

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Classic Violins Corp.119 W. Maple Ave.Mundelein, Illinois 60060Tel: (847) 970-3797E-mail: [email protected]: classicviolins.com

Dealers, Makers & Restorers of fine violins, violas, cellos & bows since 1989. Specializing in sales, repairs, & artistic restorations. Award-winning instruments. Bow rehair/repair. Accessories sales, high-quality rentals, music lessons.

David Gage String Instruments36 Walker St.New York, New York 10013Tel: (212) 274-1322E-mail: [email protected] Web: davidgage.comRestoration, instrument sales (violin family), manufacturer/distributor of The Realist Transducer, The Realist SoundClip, The Realist Violin, The Gage Case, Sloane Tuning Machines (bass), Czech-Ease Acoustic Bass, Metropolitan Carbon Fiber Bass Bow.

Corilon ViolinsLilienstr 21. Floor Entrance Zeppelinstr.Germany, 816169Tel: +49 89 444 19 619E-mail: [email protected]: corilon.com

Online catalogue of old and antique stringed instruments and bows, violin restoration, bow rehair, instrument lease. Worldwide service.

8 Vernon Valley Road, East Northport, NY 11731 www.connollymusic.com

The US source for world-class music products including Thomastik-Infeld strings, König & Meyer stands, Faith Guitars, Revelle Instruments & Accessories,

The Realist – and, most recently, Magic Rosin.

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Ingles & Hayday77 Great Titchfield StreetLondon, W1W 6RFTel: London +44 (0)20 7042 7337New York (646) 480 7038E-mail: [email protected]: ingleshayday.com

Experts in fine violins, violas, cellos and bows, sold by auction and private sale. Consultants to Sotheby’s. Appraisals and certificates of authenticity.

Ifshin Violins6420 Fairmount Ave.El Cerrito, California 94530Tel: (510) 843-5466 or (800) 522-1099E-mail: [email protected]: ifshinviolins.com

Full-service violin makers and dealers for over 34 years. Rare and contemporary string instruments and bows, strings and accessories, repairs and restorations, appraisals, discount mail-order, and rentals. Jay Haide instruments.

J.R. Judd Violins1964 Lycoming Creek Rd.Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701Tel: (570) 321-8070E-mail: [email protected]: jrjuddviolins.com

Full-service violin shop. Makers and dealers of violins, violas, cellos, basses, and their bows. Services: appraise, repair, restoration, rental, and bow rehairing.

Johnson String Instrument1029 Chestnut St. Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts 02464Tel: (800) 359-9351E-mail: [email protected]: johnsonstring.comWe’ve served the Boston musical community since 1976 and are New England’s largest violin shop. We’re a prominent internet resource for sales of bowed string instruments, bows, and guitars; repair and restoration; sheet music, books, and accessories.


David T. Stone Violins5629 University Way NESeattle, Washington 98105Tel: (206) 526-5542E-mail: [email protected]: davidtstoneviolins.com

Serving professional and amateur players and collectors since 1984. Sales, repair, and restoration of violins, violas, cellos, and their bows. Expert appraisals, strings, and other accessories.

David T. StoneViolins

Serving Professional and Amateur Players and Collectors Since 1984

Dipper Restorations1201 Marquette Avenue, Suite 150Minneapolis, MN 55403Tel: (612) 375-0708 / (800) 279-4323E-mail: [email protected]: dipperrestorations.com

Specializes in the restoration and conservation of historically significant and ornate fretted and bowed musical instruments; special interest in the period 1570–1815.

Florian Leonhard Fine Violins, Inc.1925 7th Avenue #2FNew York, New York 10026Tel: (646) 386-7658E-mail: [email protected]: florianleonhard.comWe warmly welcome players of all abilities to try out our extensive range of fine Italian violins, violas and cellos, sourced from Europe and the US. As a ‘world-leading authority on fine violins’ (Financial Times), we have enjoyed supporting renowned musicians for over three decades. By Appointment.

Francis Morris Violins, Inc.65 Pumpkin Hollow Rd.Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230Tel: (413) 528-0165E-mail: [email protected]: francismorrisviolins.com

Sales, repair and restoration of fine violins, violas, cellos and bows. Maker of new instruments. Graduate of the Mittenwald Violin Making School and member of the AFVBM. Prizes include VSA 2002 certificate of merit, violin tone.

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Kapeller Violins, LLC5035-A Forest Hill Ave.Richmond, Virginia 23225Tel: (804) 233-0719E-mail: [email protected]: kapellerviolins.com

We repair, restore, rent, and sell stringed instruments and accessories. Particular attention is paid to service, setup and adjustment, from rental to fine-quality instruments.

Philip J. Kass209 E. Park Rd.Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083Tel: (610) 446-3254E-mail: [email protected]: PhilipJKass.com

Appraisals and Certification of fine Stringed Instruments and Bows, Consultations for Dealers and Musicians. Certified Member Appraisers Association of America.

210 Bloor St. W. Toronto, ON www.remenyi.com I Tel: 416-961-3111

An extensive collection of fine instruments and bows, in all ranges.

Restorations, Valuations

Roland Feller, Violin Maker551 Divisadero St.San Francisco, California 94117Tel: (415) 567-3708E-mail: [email protected]: rolandfeller.com

Violins, violas, and cellos and their bows, cases and accessories for the professional, the student and the discriminating amateur. Limited repairs.

StringDokterElkhart, Indiana 46517Tel: (574) 522-3843E-mail: [email protected]: stringdokter.com

Repair, restoration, sales and rentals of violin-family instruments and bows. Specializing in cellos, fingerboard adjustments and vintage violins. Thorough background in importing, manufacturing and repair. When you need the best, contact StringDokter.

Bellwood Violin330 E. Hersey St., #11Ashland, Oregon 97520Tel: (541) 482-1436E-mail: [email protected]: bellwoodviolin.com

Largest selection of bowed instruments and accessories between San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon. Specialists in historic preservation and restoration. Full-service shop since 1986.



Alf StudiosAnn Arbor, Michigan and Venice, Italy Tel: (734) 665-2012 E-mail: [email protected] Web: alfstudios.com Concert violins, violas, and cellos, handmade on Italian and personal models. Apprentice models from $20,000. Rare antique instruments and bows. Convenient trial shipping.

Your Dream Instrumentstore.stringsmagazine.com This book takes the mystery out of buying your dream violin, viola, cello, bass, or bow. Available in paperback and as an eBook.

INSTRUMENT & BOW MAKERS

New York Violin Consulting, Inc.

Expert Repair & AppraisalsFine Violins, Violas, Cellos & Bows

David Bonsey, Violinmaker250 W 54th St., Suite 601New York, NY [email protected]

Certified Member, Appraisers Association of AmericaMember, American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers

New York Violin Consulting, Inc.

Expert Repair & AppraisalsFine Violins, Violas, Cellos & Bows

David Bonsey, Violinmaker250 W 54th St., Suite 601New York, NY [email protected]

Certified Member, Appraisers Association of AmericaMember, American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers


Tulsa Violin Shop220 N. Main St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Tel: (918) 582-1942 E-mail: [email protected] Web: tulsaviolin.com Full-service stringed-instrument sales, repairs, and accessories. Bow rehairs and repairs. Insurance appraisals written. Consignment sales. Bryan Campbell bows.

Expert restorations and bow rehairs.

Large selection of antique andcontemporary contemporary instruments and bows.

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Alkis S. RappasASR Violin Studio2903 Laurel Lake Dr.Kingwood, Texas 77339Tel: (281) 312-0114E-mail: [email protected]: rappasviolins.com

By appointment only. Maker of concert-quality violins and violas; handmade on classical Italian and personal models. VSA Silver Medal Tone 2002 and 2012, and numerous VMAAI awards.

Concord International Group, Inc.2380 Vantage DriveElgin, Illinois 60124E-mail: [email protected]: concordgroup.com

Manufacturer and distributor of a full range of Christopher basses, celli, violins, violas and bows, Concord cases and accessories, Eminence upright basses and Alta electric violins. New Christopher Removable Neck Basses are ideal for travelers.

C.A. Götz jr. GmbH

[email protected]

GERMANY

Student Tested. Teacher Approved.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Step-up/student instruments, outfits & advanced carbon fiber

bows for violin, viola, cello & bass.

8 Vernon Valley Road, East Northport, NY 11731 P. (800)644-5268 E. [email protected]

www.connollymusic.com/revelle

John B. Aniano, Bow Maker17 Hutchinson Rd.Allentown, New Jersey 08501Tel: (609) 758-2422E-mail: [email protected]: jbabows.com

Maker of high-quality modern and period bows, specializing in faithful copies of old bows. VSA 2010 and 2006 Gold Medal winner. Repairs and restorations including replacement frogs and buttons. Tools for bow makers.

NS Design134 Back Meadow Rd.Nobleboro, Maine 04555Tel: (866) 673-3744E-mail: [email protected]: thinkNS.com

Performance electrics (violin, viola, cello and double bass) designed by Ned Steinberger, played and appreciated by musicians worldwide for their versatility, exceptional tone, comfort, and simple beauty.

Stearns Violins, Inc.10341 Middlebranch Ave. NEHartville, Ohio 44632Tel: (330) 877-8584 or (888) 642-2579E-mail: [email protected]: stearnsviolins.com

Violin making, restoration. Sales: violin, viola, cello, bass—new & used. Full line of cases, bows, accessories. Repair, appraisal, bow rehairing. Nationwide Internet rental program.

Strings Custom Coverstore.stringsmagazine.com

Have you ever dreamed of being on the cover of Strings, playing your favorite instrument for the entire world to see? Well, now is your chance to live that dream with the Strings custom cover!

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Quellenstrasse 2A1100 Vienna/AustriaTel.: (431) 889-2047E-mail: [email protected]

www.pk.at

The Specialist for Bowed Instruments since 1912

Export ~ Import ~ Wholesale

Jargar Strings ApSSortedam Dossering 59Copenhagen 2100 DenmarkE-mail: [email protected]: jargar-strings.com

Production and worldwide sales of high-quality, steel core strings for violin, viola, cello and double bass. The strings are made in three tensions:forte, medium and dolce.

Handmade in Vienna for over 90 years.

Dominant Alphayue

Peter Infeld Vision Spirit Versum Spirocore Belcanto

Thomastik-Infeld

8 Vernon Valley Road East Northport, NY 11731

Phone: (800)644-5268

Email: [email protected] www.connollymusic.com/thomastik-infeld


WE CARE FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT!

www.bamcases.com

Violin & Viola Blankets

“Treat your fine instrument to the most exquisite accessory”

ViolinBlankets.comWaldbrookArtisans.com

[email protected]

Proudly Handcrafted in Maine

ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS

July 2017 / Strings



Introducing the new Perpetual cello strings from Pirastro, designed to have our signature tonal warmth but with a stronger fundamental or core sound. Using the same A&D strings players can choose between the Cadenza, Soloist, Medium, or Strong versions of G&C strings to create the ideal combination for their instrument. www.pirastro.com

S. Bobelock Inc.99 Symphony Way Anniston, Alabama 36205Tel: (256) 235-8210E-mail: [email protected]: bobelock.com

Manufacturer of strong, durable, quality musical instrument cases in High Definition color for string instruments. Choose from countless color combinations to match your style and personality!

Things 4 Strings LLCPO Box 2310Livingston, New Jersey 07039E-mail: [email protected]: Things4Strings.com

Award-winning teaching accessories optimize instruction time and speed learning for beginners: Bow Hold Buddies® for Violin /Viola, Cellophant® for Cello/Bass. Globally distributed in all major markets. Made in the USA.

Quality String Imports, Inc.34 Center St.New Paltz, New York 12561E-mail: [email protected]: accordcase.com

Specializing in high quality, very high strength, light weight, carbon fiber violin, viola, cello, string bass, and classical guitar cases. Also select wind instrument cases (saxophone, French horn, trombone, and tuba). Custom finishes available.

Kun Shoulder Rest, Inc.200 MacLaren St.Ottawa, Ontario K2P0L6CanadaE-mail: [email protected]: kunrest.com

Manufacturer of shoulder rests for violins and violas in six models: the Original, Super, Collapsible, Bravo (wooden), Voce (Carbon Fiber), and the Solo.

RCWilliamsCompany.com

A stand in the front & A chair in the backFor Professionals and Beginners• Easy to assemble and disassemble• Designed to foster good posture• Same comfortable height as a normal chair• Built-in notch prevents slippage

Designed and manufactured by R.C. Williams Company, LLC. All products made in the U.S.A.

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BOOKS, MUSIC, MEDIA & RECORDINGS


Heritage Insurance Services, Inc.826 Bustleton Pike, Ste., 203 Feasterville, Pennsylvania 19053 Tel: (800) 289-8837 E-mail: [email protected] Web: musicins.com Comprehensive insurance for dealers, makers, musicians, and collectors. Coverage designed to be cost effective and meet your needs. Call or e-mail for more information.

Flora International Music & Art Co., LtdXi ma ge zhuang Ma ju qiao town, Beijing 101103 China Tel: 86-18910432783 E-mail: [email protected] Web: floraparts.com Specializing in the manufacture and supply of orchestral stringed instruments, bows, accessories and luthier tools and supplies. Offering instruments from fractional sizes for young beginners to concert grade instruments.

SCHOOLS, SERVICES & SUPPLIERS TO THE TRADE


Bärenreiter-VerlagHeinrich-Schütz-Allee 35–37 Kassel, 34131 GERMANY Tel: 01149 561 3105 173 E-mail: [email protected] Web: baerenreiter.com Bärenreiter’s extensive sheet music catalog encompasses performing urtext editions for solo strings, chamber music, and orchestral works. Publishers of the Sassmannshaus String Methods and “The Orchestral Violinist’s Companion”. P. Woodfull-Harris

Kelton Publications129 Columbia Heights #6 Brooklyn, New York 11201 Tel: (718) 643-2639 E-mail: [email protected] Web: keltonpublications.com Selling string instruction books by Louis Kievman including: Practicing the Violin, Mentally-Physically ($11); Practicing the Viola; Mentally-Physically ($11); Virtuoso Violin Technique ($12); and more.

Mona Lisa Sound, Inc.45 Brimstone Hill RdMiddletown, New York 10941Tel: (877) 263-5691E-mail: [email protected]: monalisasound.com and musicjot.com

Home of musicJOT - music notation app for the iPad with handwriting recognition that allows you to compose as you would with paper and pencil. Rock string quartet sheet music and CDs.

PlayMooreCello4416 Red Fox Ct. Loveland, Colorado 80537 Tel: (970) 461-9298 E-mail: [email protected] Web: PlayMooreCello.com PlayMooreCello specializes in arrangements for multiple cellos, appropriate for all levels of players. Also, modern editions of previously unavailable string duos from the Classical period are available. Order on website.

Frustrated AccompanistE-mail: [email protected]: frustratedaccompanist.com

Our simplified, pianistic string concerto reductions make it possible for students to accompany their friends, string teachers to give their students an idea of the sound of the orchestra part, and they save busy professional pianists practice time.

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