In our latest video Bows for Strings violinist Liv demonstrates two fantastic violins for intermediate players, the Harald Lorenz Number 2 from the Akord Kvint workshop, and the Guarneri by Chamber. Liv plays the same scale and piece on each so you can hear the differences between the two violins.Listen below and let us know which one your winner is. Violins demonstrated: Harald Lorenz...

Introducing the all new Tartini Classroom Violin. A fantastic sounding instrument for a beginner player with a ringing tone and vibrant sound. The Tartini model is finished with a hand applied spirit varnish, which is unique for an entry level instrument. This process emphasises the beauty of the selected spruce and maple. In the video below, Liv demonstrates the violin by playing a...

Italian distinguished luthier Edgar Russ is known for creating instruments of the highest quality for over 30 years. Learning the craft from a young age from the very best, Edgar Russ attended the world-renowned international violin making school “Scuola Internazionale di Liuteria, Antonio Stradivari”, before starting his own workshop in Cremona, Italy. We are delighted to have a fine example of an Edgar...