We stock a wonderful range of violins, both traditional and electric, in our new climate controlled showroom on the second floor of our historic Manchester city centre store, est. 1857. With several violinists on the staff we take great pleasure in choosing the best instruments for our stock, an...
We stock a wonderful range of violins, both traditional and electric, in our new climate controlled showroom on the second floor of our historic Manchester city centre store, est. 1857. With several violinists on the staff we take great pleasure in choosing the best instruments for our stock, and use our knowledge to help our customers select the instrument that suits their playing style, budget and ability, from complete beginners to professionals.
Our selection of ranges from new to vintage restored models. We stock the best factory made branded models, including our own Forsyth brand commissioned from the leading Czech and Chinese manufacturers, while also having a wide selection of hand made restored 19th and 20th century instruments.
Having problems with your instrument? Our in house luthiers will advise and correct it for you. Please call 0161 956 2052 ext. 606 for more information.
Hollow body made of a carbon fiber and Kevlar composite Price includes set up in store Comes with case and carbon composite bow Battery lasts for approximately 1,000 hours of playing Ebony pegs Piezo crystal pick up No feedback Tone control Dresden style chinrest 1/4 inch jacksFor more details please see below
A workshop made violin of Chinese origin, built to a Guarneri pattern. Two piece back of gentle but attractive figure. Red varnish on a golden ground and the varnish is lightly antiqued. Set up in our workshop with Dominant Strings.
Workshop made violin of Czech origin. Lacquer varnished. Case and bow included.
Made In China from European tonewoods. Hand finished varnish. Outfit with bow and case included
Made in Germany by Gewa’s luthier Marko Ackert Beautifully formed two-piece back Open pore hand finished with spirit varnish Manufactured from selected Bosnian sycamore maple and spruce Fitted with ebony fingerboard and swiss pegs and an alloy tailpiece with four adjusters Set up with Thomastik Infeld Dominant strings
Made In China from European tonewoods. Hand finished with resin varnish. Coses with bow and oblong case.
Handmade in Germany, this electric violin features high quality Shadow electronics, Wittner chin rest and shoulder rest and geared Wittner pegs. This guy is well and truly gig ready.
Handmade in Germany, this electric violin features high quality Shadow electronics, Wittner chin rest and shoulder rest and geared Wittner pegs. This guy is well and truly gig ready.
Made In Germany. Two piece back of figured Bosnian sycamore maple. Hand finished with spirit varnish.
An excellent entry level electric violin, supplied as a full outfit with a case and bow. Featuring a maple bridge with a piezo pickup, this violin has a preamp with volume and tone controls.