To our musical friends 'across the ditch', we are pleased to introduce international shipping to New Zealand! To begin with we are offering shipping for all violins, violas, strings and a wide range of our accessories. However please stay tuned for cellos and double basses. Bows for Strings is known for its extensive range of new, second-hand and antique instruments for all levels of musician from...

'What is the difference between an orchestral mute and a practice mute?'   It's a question we've been receiving a lot lately, which we'd like to think is due to the many orchestras that have resumed this year and an overall increase in practicing! With the many different types of mutes available for violin, viola, cello and double bass, it can be overwhelming...

The Jay Haide brand of violins, violas and cellos was established through years of experience by Ifshin Violins in California, USA. In this video Bows for Strings cellist, Wynn, demonstrates the bright, beautiful and powerful sound of the Jay Haide Euro Wood Statue model cello. Wynn plays two brief excerpts to demonstrate the upper and lower registers, giving you a sense of the...