String Gear News

Florea Carpathian Double Bass

2009-11-02T04:01:00.002-08:00

Florea Carpathian Double Bass Outfit Standard

HAND CARVED Romanian 3/4 size double bass of selected solid maple back and sides, selected solid spruce top. inlaid purfling. Italian shaped with violin corners and a flat back. Kolstein adjustable bridge and end pin. Helicore Hybrid strings for excellent bow response.Satin finish.German brass machine heads. Nylon bag with Glasser fiberglass bow.

Florea Carpathian Bass Outfit
Fully hand-carved 3/4 size double bass carefully crafted from select-grade spruce and maple. Italian shaped with violin corners, flat back, and a satin finish. Includes deluxe Kolstein adjustable bridge and end pin. Made in Romania. Outfit includes nylon carrying bag and Glasser fiberglass bow.

Florea Alexandria PRO Outfit Standard

2009-11-02T04:01:00.001-08:00

Florea Alexandria PRO Outfit Standard

Upgrade the Alexandria 100 package to the PRO package. This is the same beautiful Alexandria step-up violin. Hand-graduated spruce top and nicely flamed maple back, sides and neck. The golden brown spirit varnish finish adds to the instruments beauty. The Pro package replaces the fiberglass bow with a German made Brazilwood bow. Full Size Only. Made in Romania.

Florea Alexandria PRO Outfit
The Alexandria PRO hand crafted violin

Craftsmen from Romania use their superior technique to create the beautiful Alexandria step-up violin. Hand-graduated spruce top and nicely flamed maple back, sides and neck. The golden brown spirit varnish finish adds to the instruments beauty. Complete package includes deluxe ebony fingerboard, pegs, nuts, saddle, deluxe over the tailpiece chinrest, and an ebony tailpiece with 4 gold fine tuners. Shop adjusted to MENC specifications with dominant strings and French maple bridge. This outfit comes with an Oblong wood case with a deluxe burgundy plush interior and German made Brazilwood bow.

HANDED CARVED
THE ALEXANDRIA 100 OFFERS A STEP-UP VIOLIN FOR AN ENTRY LEVEL PRICE. A VIOLIN WITH SPIRIT VARNISH OFFERS A BETTER TONE BECAUSE THE VARNISH IS THINNER THAN THE LACQUER USED ON MOST VIOLINS. THE CLEAN PRECISE WORKMANSHIP COMBINED WITH HAND GRADUATED SPRUCE TOP AND FLAMED MAPLE GIVES THIS VIOLIN AN ELEGANT LOOK AND A SUPERB TONE.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
The outfit includes dominant strings and a French Aubert bridge to enhance the tone quality. Also included is a teacher's favorite: a German made Brazilwood bow and a rosin. The Oblong wood case with a deluxe burgundy plush interior comes with a zipper pocket for sheet music. The stylish plush interior includes a pocket for rosin and shoulder rest and 2 bow holders.

Florea Persoana Violin Outfit

2009-11-02T03:59:00.000-08:00

Florea Persoana Violin Outfit 1/4 Size

Save $95.01 (33%), MSRP $285.00
Was

$125.00 - $189.99

European fully carved violin is set-up in the US according to our exacting specifications. Fully carved and graduated violin is made from seasoned Carpathian spruce top and seasoned Carpathian maple back and side. Features inlaid purfling, all ebony fittings, Super-Sensitive strings, four Wittner tuners and figured maple bridge. Shaped case with backpack straps and wood with horsehair bow complete this exceptional beginner's outfit. Made in Romania.

Florea Persoana Violin Outfit
European fully carved violin. Shaped case and wood with horsehair bow complete this exceptional beginner's outfit. 4/4 through 1/8 sizes.

Student Violins

2009-10-25T08:15:00.000-07:00

ENTER OUR VIOLIN DEPT

Chris B's Music has many fine stringed instruments for sale and rental. We carry Meisel, Suzuki, Becker, Lidl, Leon Aubert, Hans Schuster, Englehardt and just about all other major manufacturers. Below are our three most popular instruments, the Cremona Series Violin, Viola and Cello.

All Stringed Instruments are Shop Adjusted by our in-store Luthier before shipping

Cremona 75 Violin Outfit

Sizes available: 1/16 - 4/4

Price: $99.99 US

Cremona 75 Violin Outfit

The outfit is set up to the following specifications:

Cremona 75 Violin

Hand Carved Solid Spruce top
Hand Carved Solid Maple back, neck and scroll; solid maple sides
Ebonized hardwood fittings

This outfit meets or exceeds all Music Educator's national Conference requirements for stringed instruments

Florea Timisoara Cello Outfit

2009-10-24T12:18:00.005-07:00

Florea Timisoara Cello Outfit 1/2 Size

NEW LOWER PRICE!!!! European cello offering a beautiful tone and high-quality set-up. The cello features a laminated spruce top for strength and stability, ebony pegs, fingerboard, nut, nylon-style tailpiece hanger, and an ebony tailpiece with four fine tuners. The outfit is expertly set-up to meet or exceed MENC specifications. Includes quality strings, Glasser fiberglass horsehair bow, and a TKL nylon carryng bag. Available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 sizes. Made in Czech Republic.

Florea Recital II Cello Outfit

2009-10-24T12:18:00.003-07:00

Florea Recital II Cello Outfit 4/4 Size

The rich sound will amaze you!

Josef Lazar Model 50 Cello Outfit 3/4

2009-10-24T12:18:00.001-07:00

Josef Lazar Model 50 Cello Outfit 3/4

Josef Lazar Model 50 Cello Outfit 3/4

This quality-crafted European cello features a laminated spruce top and durable maple back and sides. With an ebony fingerboard and fitted with D'Addario Prelude strings, this cello will help improve your musicianship and deliver satisfaction for years to come.

Karl Willhelm Model 22

2009-10-24T12:17:00.001-07:00

Karl Willhelm Model 22 Cello 3/4

The Karl Willhelm Model 22 cello is perhaps the finest value in a fully carved cello available today.The hands of skilled craftsmen in Reghin, Romania bring this instrument into life. The cello is hand graduated and then brush varnished using the highest quality spirit varnish available - no sprayed lacquer or polyurethane. We challenge you to try finding another fully carved, European, hand varnished, fully adjusted, great looking and sounding cello anywhere near this price. Mirecourt bridge, Helicore/Kaplan professional string set (Prelude on fractional sizes), Wittner tailpiece. Made in Romania.

Florea Recital II Cello

2009-10-22T05:41:00.001-07:00

Florea Recital II Cello Outfit 4/4 Size

Florea Recital II Cello Outfit 3/4 Size

Florea Recital II Cello Outfit 1/2 Size

The Florea Recital II Cello Outfit is a fine value for budget-conscious beginning cello students. The Recital II uses genuine ebony pegs, and is now under $350. Hand-carved spruce top, maple back, sides, and neck; 4 fine tuners built in to the composite tailpiece; brazilwood bow with natural horsehair; padded bag with backpack and shoulder straps.

NS Design CR Series 5-String Electric Cello

2009-10-22T05:39:00.001-07:00

NS Design CR Series 5-String Electric Cello Amber Stain

Josef Lazar Model 12 Bass Outfit

2009-08-29T05:45:00.001-07:00

Josef Lazar Model 12 Bass Outfit 3/4

Laminated spruce top Laminated maple back and sides. Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, and endpin. Precision German-made tuning machines. Hard maple bridge. D'Addario Prelude strings. Set up to MENC specs.

Florea Lupeni Pro Model Bass Outfit

2009-08-29T05:44:00.001-07:00

Florea Lupeni Pro Model Bass Outfit 1/2

NEW LOWER PRICE!!! The skilled craftsmen who assemble the Lupeni bass use a century old process. Made of a laminated spruce top and laminated maple back and sides, this bass includes an ebony fingerboard, nut, saddle, tailpiece and endpin. Set-up and adjusted to rigorous MENC specifications, the Lupeni bass comes standard with high quality German machine heads. Includes a figured maple bridge, Super-Sensitive strings, Cordura padded bass bag, and a Glasser fiberglass/horsehair bow. Available in sizes 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4.

Florea Carpathian Bass Outfit

2009-08-29T05:43:00.003-07:00

Florea Carpathian Bass Outfit Standard

HAND CARVED Romanian 3/4 size double bass of selected solid maple back and sides, selected solid spruce top. inlaid purfling. Italian shaped with violin corners and a flat back. Kolstein adjustable bridge and end pin. Helicore Hybrid strings for excellent bow response.Satin finish.German brass machine heads. Nylon bag with Glasser fiberglass bow.

Florea Midnight Bass Outfit

2009-08-29T05:43:00.001-07:00

Florea Midnight Bass Outfit 3/4 size black

This Florea Midnight Bass is 3/4-size stand-up bass in sleek Midnight Black with white pinstripe detailing at an amazing price.

Florea Recital II Bass Outfit

2009-08-29T05:42:00.001-07:00

Florea Recital II Bass Outfit 1/2 Size

Yamaha Standard Model AVC5 Cello Outfit

2009-08-29T05:41:00.001-07:00

Yamaha Standard Model AVC5 Cello Outfit 1/2 Size

Set to exceed MENC standards and boasting excellent quality, the AVC5 is an ideal instrument for the young beginning cellist.

Karl Willhelm Model 55 Cello

2009-08-29T05:40:00.002-07:00

Karl Willhelm Model 55 Cello Standard

The Model 55 Karl Willhelm cello is meticulously crafted by hand in the German shop tradition from aged spruce and maple under the direction of Bernd Dimbath, Violin Maker in Bubenreuth. Spirit varnish is tastefully shaded in brown with golden highlights. Tone is bright and even throughout the range. Professional set-up (in our shop) includes Kaplan Solutions A,D (medium) and Thomastik Dominant G,C (chromesteel).

Karl Willhelm Model 22 Cello

2009-08-29T05:40:00.001-07:00

Karl Willhelm Model 22 Cello 4/4

The Karl Willhelm Model 22 cello is perhaps the finest value in a fully carved cello available today.The hands of skilled craftsmen in Reghin, Romania bring this instrument into life. The cello is hand graduated and then brush varnished using the highest quality spirit varnish available - no sprayed lacquer or polyurethane. We challenge you to try finding another fully carved, European, hand varnished, fully adjusted, great looking and sounding cello anywhere near this price. Mirecourt bridge, Helicore/Kaplan professional string set (Prelude on fractional sizes), Wittner tailpiece. Made in Romania.

Bellafina Model 510 Cello Outfit

2009-08-29T05:39:00.000-07:00

Bellafina Model 510 Cello Outfit 4/4 Size

Just like every Bellafina instrument, the Model 510 cello excels in its class.Nowhere else will you find an instrument in this price range that has all these features: solid spruce top- solid maple back and ribs- inlaid ebony purfling- all that you expect in a high quality instrument. Every cello is carefully adjusted to assure that pegs, nut, soundpost, and fingerboard are set up for optimum performance. Outfit includes a Glasser fiberglass bow with horsehair and Bellafina padded Cordura bag. Made in China.

Florea Timisoara Cello Outfit

2009-08-29T05:38:00.003-07:00

Florea Timisoara Cello Outfit 3/4 Size

NEW LOWER PRICE!!!! European cello offering a beautiful tone and high-quality set-up. The cello features a laminated spruce top for strength and stability, ebony pegs, fingerboard, nut, nylon-style tailpiece hanger, and an ebony tailpiece with four fine tuners. The outfit is expertly set-up to meet or exceed MENC specifications. Includes quality strings, Glasser fiberglass horsehair bow, and a TKL nylon carryng bag. Available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 sizes. Made in Czech Republic.

Florea Recital II Cello Outfit

2009-08-29T05:38:00.001-07:00

Florea Recital II Cello Outfit 4/4 Size

Florea Prodigy Cello Outfit

2009-08-29T05:36:00.000-07:00

Florea Prodigy Cello Outfit 3/4 Size

Prodigy cellos are designed with beginners in mind, meaning they're easy to tune and keep in tune, they're highly durable, and they have the looks to promote pride of ownership.

MusiciansFriend.com Warehouse Clearance Blowout: Up to 96% off

2009-05-27T04:42:00.001-07:00

MusiciansFriend.com Warehouse Clearance Blowout: Up to 96% off

Spring Price Drop at WWBW

2009-03-25T03:55:00.001-07:00

Save Up to 75% During the Spring Price Drop at WWBW.com (exp: 3/31)

Spring is in the air and we're ushering in the new season with incredible savings on items throughout the store. Through March 31st we're taking up to 75% off over 600 select items for the Spring Clearance Sale.

Review a Product and Enter to Win $250 at Music123

2009-03-14T08:06:00.001-07:00