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ArticleProducts August 2020: Glue pot
This 1fl oz pot for heat-sensitive hide glue is a replica of an 1870s model by Landers, Frary & Clark. It retains the decorative sunburst design of the original, but is made from stainless steel instead of cast iron. According to the manufacturer, water between the layers ...
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ArticleProducts August 2020: Pirastro Perpetual cello strings
New warm and weighty choices for cellists
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ArticleProducts July 2020: Instrument protector
Hand-stitched under what the maker calls ‘sustainable, socio-economically fair conditions’, these fabric ‘cocoons’ are designed to offer an additional protective layer inside the case and keep the instrument free from dust. They are available in various fabrics, from patterned kimono silks to vintage cotton brocade, and to ...
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ArticleProducts July 2020: Bridge clamp
A bass bridge’s large size and numerous edges and corners can make working on one an uncomfortable business. This tool is designed to hold the bridge in place, reducing pressure on the maker’s hands and freeing them up for tasks such as fitting the bridge feet. According ...
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ArticleProducts July 2020: BAM violin case
A range of matching bags and instrument cases that aims to offer a unified look to image-conscious players
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ArticleProducts June 2020: Violin case
By housing the bow in a separate case, German manufacturer Masuratini’s violin cases are designed to offer players a better chance of flying with their instrument as cabin baggage. The handmade ABS-shell cases (without bow) measure from 63 x 25 x 13cm and are available in a ...
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ArticleProducts June 2020: Student violin
Yamaha’s YVN Model 3 student violin outfit is now available in 1/2 and 3/4 sizes. With a ‘press-formed’ spruce top that uses less wood than some traditional factory-made violins, the instrument is designed to offer some of the tonal warmth of a carved instrument with additional durability ...
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ArticleProducts June 2020: Digital mapping system
Bridging the gap between acoustic instruments and digital sound design
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Premium ❘ FeatureShoulder Rests: The Ideal Fit
Freelance violists Edmund Riddle and Kathi Von Colson join The Strad ’s editor Charlotte Smith and contributing editor Pauline Harding to test a range of shoulder rests – and discover enormous differences in weight, balance and comfort
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Premium ❘ ArticleNature’s Way: Picture Story
Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin founder Andrew Baker describes the process of hand making his products, which can be tailored to meet the requirements of individual players
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Premium ❘ FeatureUnvarnished Instruments: Team Building
For luthiers, finely sourced white instruments may well be the perfect accessory – offering the double opportunity for varnishing practice and to sell less expensive models to students and those with shallower pockets. But, writes Peter Somerford, the issues of provenance and labelling are of utmost importance when marketing such ...
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ArticleProducts May 2020: Polycorde bow
A shape-shifting bow designed to change what a violin can do
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ArticleProducts May 2020: Durod cello endpin
South Korean maker Durod claim their carbon-fibre cello endpins improve the response time of the instrument and help players create a focused, rich and clear sound. They are available in lengths of 520mm and 600mm, with the option to include a hollow or solid brass core. Durod ...
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ArticleProducts May 2020: Meisel Jascha Heifetz violin strings
Described by the maker as an ‘exact copy’ of those used by Jascha Heifetz himself, these violin strings have been licensed by the Heifetz estate. The set comprises a Goldbrokat E string, uncovered gut A and D strings, and a gut G string wound in sterling silver. ...
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ArticleNew Product: April 2020
UP, UP AND AWAY At just 65cm long – 15cm shorter than Musafia’s standard models – this violin case is among the smallest on the market and has been designed with air travel in mind. It features the maker’s standard 6-ply wood-laminate shell and waterproof Codura outer layer, and can ...
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ArticleNew Products: March 2020
Dolfinos chin and shoulder rest system; Yamaha SLB300SK Silent Bass; Bam Supreme polycarbonate violin case
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ArticleNew Products: February 2020
PSET pneumatic positioners; Da Capo music theory game; Kun colour collapsoble shoulder rest
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ArticleNew Products: January 2020
Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin double bass rosin; Optima Gut Klang violin strings set; International Violoin flexible LED strip
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BlogsStringtelligence by Thomastik-Infeld - Double bass strings
In the latest instalment of his monthly blog, Franz Klanner, director of engineering and technology at Thomastik-Infeld, discusses double bass strings