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FINE INSTRUMENTS

As the list of Fine & Old Instruments is constantly changing, please enquire for current Stock List. We currently have in excess of 400 instruments in stock, from `Starter' outfits, to Quality New and Old Instruments. Old/Antique instruments will all have been through the workshop, and be properly set-up, and ready to play, although we are happy to change strings, subject to conditions. Where commission sale instruments are being sold by us, no warranty is given, and the sale is between the buyer & seller .

INSTRUMENT OUTFITS A small selection is detailed on this page, however, please ask for any others makes or models: Outfits

These superb instruments are available with different levels of setting up.

Ex-factory setup, supplied ready to tune and play, as priced.
Standard setup, supplied ready to tune & play but with more stringent checks and adjustments made and fitted with Dominant Strings. P.O.A.
Fully improved, supplied ready to tune & play. Benefitting from the following improvements: Hand cut bridge & soundpost; Pegs and fingerboard fully fitted and checked; Top nut and bottom saddle checked and fitted with Dominant Strings. P.O.A.

Setups 2 and 3 can be undertaken at any time, before or after purchase.
Special prices are available on application for Makers and Teachers who wish to set up the instrument themselves and to have the instruments supplied "bridge down" etc.

Outfits can be sent out by Mail Order, but we strongly recommend that better quality and old instruments are collected. You are of course always welcome to visit us and try out the instruments in our comfortable `Trying Out Rooms', by appointment please to ensure our undivided attention, and to `book' the room. Although we are open Monday - Friday, we are often able to open on a Saturday, but by Appointment only.

When you upgrade an instrument purchased from us, to a better instrument, our policy is to refund the original purchase price (less VAT), assuming that the part exchange/outfit is in a satisfactory condition for resale. Simple but fair! An outfit comprises Instrument, Bow, Case and a rosin, everything you need to start!

NEW INSTRUMENTS/OUTFITS - VIOLINS

All outfits are supplied from stock, set-up using the factory supplied strings, and bridge, unless specified otherwise. When ordered by mail order, we de-tune the strings slightly to avoid damage in transit.

The Mayflower Violin Outfit

Available in Sizes 4/4 - 1/16, this Chinese Violin looks and sounds much better than you would ever expect. A favourite with Teachers and Schools, to encourage new players.

From £55 to £59.95, ready to tune & play.

The Primavera 100 Violin Outfit

From the same stable as the Mayflower, this instrument represents the next step up in playability. Available in Sizes 4/4 - 1/16

Priced at £69.50, ready to tune & play.

The Antoni Debut & Premiere Outfits
The Antoni instruments are budget instruments, which really do give V.F.M. (value for money). The Debut is a beautifully presented starter instrument, made of tonewoods, but hardwood fittings, and the Premiere is made of tonewoods with ebony fittings. Both models sound absolutely superb. These instrument are not the New finish Antoni Instruments, as those models do not meet our high standards.

These are the New models, which are a great improvement on the earlier ones, which were great value for money. At this price these are a steal!
Priced at only
59.00(Debut)
72.00(Premiere 2) Ready to tune & play.

The Cremona Student Violin Outfit

Available in Sizes 4/4 - 1/16, This attractive Chinese Violin breaks new ground in value for money. When we found these instruments we couldn't believe our ears. They consistently out perform the competition, and we have no hesitation in recommending them to students now looking for the first instrument of their own. Ready to tune & play.Incredible Value at £79

The Award Winning Primavera 200 Outfit

A definite improvement over the Primavera 100, this violin is very popular among teachers & professionals, who appreciate its' superb tonal characteristics. Available in 4/4 - 1/16 sizes.
Priced at £99.49, ready to tune & play.

Giovanni Violin Outfit

This fantastic value Violin Outfit, is breaking new ground, as regards quality & finish. It is made of tonewoods, with ebony fittings. Lovely sweet warm sound, with volume. A Wittner type tailpiece, with gold adjusters, complements a superbly antiqued body, with a 2 piece back. A quality rectangular case, blanket, padded ruckstraps and Brazilwood bow complete this amazing package. Available in ¼, ½, ¾, & 4/4 sizes.
Ready to tune & play, at only £80.00 this has to be impossible to beat. Fitted with Thomastik Dominants only £25 extra.

Cremona Artist Violin Outfit

This lovely Instrument, complements the Cremona range, with a mid price violin for the more advanced student. Made of all the right materials, and presented in a semi shaped violin case with a DeSalle braz ilwood bow. Available in 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 sizes only.
Priced at £125, ready to tune & play.

Piacenza Violin Outfit

This beautiful Instrument has just arrived. When we were asked to trial this violin, we not only found it to be superb, but we named it! Fitted with Thomastik Vision strings, and supplied in a quality rectangular Hidersine case, and carefully set up by us this has to be almost unbeatable value for money. It not only sounds good, but its looks are unbelievable.
Made in tonewoods throughout.
Only available in 4/4 size
Normally Priced at £180 - £250, from JPB only £165, ready to tune and play..

The New Loreato Violin Outfit

This new Instrument replaces and improves upon the Primavera 300, at surprisingly, the same price! Now presented in a rectangular lightweight case this superb instrument, made with traditional tonew oods is better than ever. Available in 4/4 - 1/2 sizes. Priced at £169, ready to tune play.
Fitted with Thomastik Dominants 23.00 extra

Westbury Violin Outfit

From the same supplier as the Primavera outfits, this intermediate violin is attractively presented in a shaped plywood case, With a Carbon Fibre composite black bow and quality fittings Available in 4/4 - 1/8 sizes

Priced at £199. ready to tune play.

Antoni Symphonique Outfit
A superb new outfit from Antoni, who are rapidly becoming a force to be recognised. Totally made of tonewoods, tastefully antiqued with a semi matt varnish, and a beautifully flamed back, it looks as good as it sounds. As always with JPB, the setting up completes a superb package. Supplied with a quality bow and rectangular case, and strung with Octavia nylon cored strings. Special introductory price only 248.00

The Cremona Maestro Violin

A very attractive instrument, superbly made, with box woo d fittings and nylon strings. This violin outperforms most of its rivals in this market segment, not only in appearance but sound quality. Supplied with a DeSalle brazilwood bow and rectangular lightweight case. 4/4 only.

Priced at only £350, ready to tune & play.

Yahama V5 Violin Outfit

Yamaha have long been known for their excellence in in strument making, and this outfit reinforces their market position. Made from all of the right materials and with boxwood fittings, this is superb value for money.

Competitvely Priced at £295. ready to tune & play.

Rainbow Violin

Hand Carved Instruments in Rainbow Colours
Ebonised fingerboard
Styrofoam lightweight case
Good student bow &Rosin
Available in Metallic Green, Turquoise, Blue, Pink, Purple, Non-Metallic Yellow, Red & Black

Sizes 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 120.00

Coloured Antoni Debut Violins
In ¾ & 4/4 Sizes in Red, Purple, Pink & Blue. These excellent violin outfits with matching coloured bow, are strung with Supersensitive red strings.
Just a few left at only 65.00, what cracking value!!!

We can also supply the Stentor Harlequin coloured violin outfit, available in silver grey, black, deep purple, red, marine blue, and sage green. Made from tonewoods, and with rosewood/hardwood fittings Available in 4/4 , ¾ , ½ sizes. Price 85.00

The above range of Violin Outfits describes the most popular models. We always have others in stock, and of course our immense buying power means that we often have special offers. We will never compromise quality however, and any such special offers will of course be covered by the same warranties and `set ups' as all of our new outfit instruments. Please remember that if you want, for example, the strings upgraded, we will fit them Free of Charge. You just pay for the upgraded strings, and then have the original factory strings as emergency spares!

STENTOR VIOLINS, VIOLAS, CELLOS & BASSES
We have not pictured the Stentor range of instrument outfits,
as they are so well known. They are available in a wide range of sizes and the prices are as follows:
STENTOR 1 VIOLIN       FROM 64.50
STENTOR 1 VIOLA                 99.50
STENTOR 1 CELLO     FROM 245.00
STENTOR STUDENT BASS    575.00
ANDREAS ZELLER VIOLIN   FROM 155.00
FRANZ SANDNER VIOLIN    FROM 295.00
FRANZ SANDNER CELLO FROM 1500.00

STENTOR 2 VIOLIN                              98.50
STENTOR 2 VIOLA                            130.00
STENTOR 2 CELLO                  FROM 278.00
STENTOR CONSERVATOIRE BASS    995.00
ANDREAS ZELLER VIOLA                 215.00
FRANZ SANDNER VIOLA         FROM 395.00
STENTOR ELYSIA VIOLA                  575.00
STENTOR ARCADIA VIOLA                 450.00

INSTRUMENTS ONLY (NEW) Instrument prices as shown here refer to a standard luthier set-up; Instruments available may have a higher set-up level, which will of course be reflected in the sale price.

¾ Hungarian Violin, Szegdi Hergszergyar, This Violin is a fine instrument for a good young player, who is looking for a European Instrument. It has been fully set-up by Steve String, and fitted with Dominants, so is really is looking for someone to enjoy it. The sweetness of its tone need to be appreciated, as it has a typical European sound.

Price Only £225, a bargain for a Luthier set up instrument

Gewa Ideale Violin
A Superb Entry level Quality violin from Gewa. Made with tonewoods & ebony fittings and fitted with Thomastik Vision strings Instrument only189.00, as an outfit with rectangular case and brazilwood bow with ebony frog Only 250.00

The Westbury Plus Violin

4/4 to 1/2 only, this violin really takes the Westbury range to the peak of its performance. It is made from the best figured maple and spruce, with inlaid purfling. It features a fitted Aubert bridge, and fitted soundpost, to ensure the ultimate in playability. Superbly specified and presented, this lovely instrument has to be played to be believed, ready to tune & play. Priced at only £350

La Lutherie D'art

This handmade Chinese Instrument, varnished in Belgium, and hand finished and fully set up by our fully trained Luthiers, has to be one of the best bargains for a quality instrument. No expense has been spared to produce a violin that competes with the best. This is one of the instruments from the De Lille workshops who have proved that they know how to select the best hand made instruments, at great prices.
Priced at an unbeatable £450

The GEWA MAESTRO RANGE

Gewa Maesrto 2 Antiqued £340
Gewa Maestro 2 £380

Gewa Maestro 3 Antiqued

This superb Chinese Violin is hand varnished & finished in Gewa's workshops in Germany to the highest standards and fitted with Dominant strings.
Priced at only £480

Gewa Maestro Antiqued 4

This lovely violin is tastefully distressed to look naturally used, but not old! Set up by Steve Strong it is fitted with Dominant strings, and sounds really professional. A full depth and warm sound, with none of the harshness apparent in some new instruments. Gewa are well known world wide, and are probably the largest instrument wholesaler in the world, so you can be sure that this is good value.
Priced at only 600.00

Gewa Maestro 5 Antiqued

Physically much as the rest of the range, but more delicately shaded. This instrument sits toward the top of the Gewa range, and the result it gives is absolutely superb! Fitted with Dominants
Priced at only £880

Gewa Maestro 6 Violin
This lovely Chinese violin is absolutely fantastic. It is made of the best European Tonewoods, and perfectly set up by our fully trained Luthiers. It gives a full depth and warm sound, with plenty of `punch' when you need it for that solo you want to show off with. This violin will musically take you wherever you want to go! It is supremely attractive to look at, not only from the front, but also it has a very attractive figured back with special cut inlays. This really is good value. Priced at only 1100.00

Yang Ming Antiqued

This superb Hand Made Chinese Violin is another of the DeLille range, selected and imported by them to Belgium, where it is carefully varnished using European varnish. The instrument is then hand finished and set up by Steve Strong here, resulting in the best collaboration of Chinese and European skills. Fitted with the best ebony fittings, and Zyex A,D, & G strings, and an Olive E, this has to be one of the best sounding new instruments available today. Few instruments can truly compete with the Yang Ming violins, especially at this bargain price.
Priced at only £980.

Bridge Woodstock & Siren Violins
We are fortunate to have been selected as main agents for the fantastic Bridge Acoustic Instruments. These superb violins carry the signature headstock typical of Bridge, and are all professionally set up by Bridge in their workshops. They are tastefully antiqued and fitted with Pirastro Tonica strings
Woodstock (4 String) Launch Price Only £800.00 (rrp £1200)
Siren (5 String) Launch Price Only£880.00(rrp £1300)

Woodstock

Siren

JAY HAIDE MODEL L'ANCIENNE
JAY HAIDE VIOLIN

This beautifully Antiqued Instrument has been taking America by storm, and is now available from JPB. Expertly set up & fully improved to the highest standard by John Sydenham. Fitted with Dominant strings and ebony fittings, this instrument just begs to be played. Would suit any player, to enhance their playing and enjoyment.

Special Introductory Price, ONLY £880.00 (rrp in excess of £1200)

Melcas Chinese Hand Made Violin Range
This Range of Instruments are new to this country, and we are pleased to be launching them on to the UK market, under their own name. They bring a new level of playability, and bring a Hand made instrument within more players reach. The depth of the flaming on the rear of the instruments just shrieks quality!

There are three level of Instrument. The Academy (they call them the Student, but they are much to good to use that name); The Concert; and The Master, and within those instrument ranges are options that include Antiquing, Vintage finishes (as per Jay Haide L'Ancienne), Stradivarius, Maggini, & Guaneri.

Prices are as indicated below, but will be subject to currency fluctuations.

Melcas Concert Vintage Violin. A beautiful violin, perfectly setup in our workshops, and strung with dominant strings. Made with European tonewoods, two piece back and ebony fittings, (pearl eye pegs and tailpiece). The sound and looks of this instrument put it in the highest category.
Initial Launch Price £650

Melcase Concert Maggini Violin. This lovely instrument has double purfling, and also the rear has Maggini inset work as shown in the picture below. Made with European tonewoods, two piece back and ebony fittings, (pearl eye pegs and tailpiece) Perfectly setup in our workshops, and strung with dominants, we expect this to be a real winner. Initial Launch Price £720

Melcase Concert Antiqued Violin. This lovely instrument has tasteful antiquing both front and rear, and also the rear has Maggini inset work as shown in the picture below. Made with European tonewoods, two piece back and ebony fittings, (pearl eye pegs and tailpiece). Perfectly setup in our workshops, and strung with dominants, we expect this to be a popular violin for the serious player. Initial Launch Price £590

Melcas Academy Violin. This is a serious violin, at a really comptetitive price. This is an attractive violin made wholly of tonewoods, with a one piece back and ebony fittings, (pearl eye pegs and tailpiece). Perfectly setup in our workshops, this has to be seen and played to amaze. It is strung with dominants and stands up there with the best! Initial Launch Price £199

ANTIQUE VIOLINS
Commission Sale Instruments
We currently have 2, 12½" Back,½ size Violins for sale on commission. They are both Good South German instruments c. 1900, and they are for sale `As seen'. Both Instruments are being sold with their previous `sale' receipts/valuations, and are in beautiful condition for their age. They are both being sold as outfits, with a bow and case, and have a beautiful mellow clear sound, as befits their age. A young discerning player couldn't fail to fall in love with either of these. Both Instruments have been checked over to ensure that there are no underlying problems, and we can highly recommend them for a player looking to the higher grades.

1. ½ Size Good Old South German Violin £800
2. ½ Size Good Old South German Violin £450

Violin 1 Violin 2 Violin 1 Violin 2

Good Old South German Violin
This fine old German violin, made in Markneukirchen in the early 1900's, is a good example of the excellent instruments made in that region. Completely and tastefully restored by John Sydenham, this violin is just waiting for a new owner, who will appreciate its sweet sound and good looks. It has a finely flamed 2 piece back. Strung with Dominants, this violin has a beautifully clear sound, which will of course improve with playing. Price £1500

Frederick Cannon Violin 1921.
This is a good example of this fine London Makers work. It is in superb condition and has been tastefully restored by John Sydenham, and strung with Dominants. The 2 Piece back exhibits some fine flaming. Whilst the varnish on the table exhibits some crackling, it does not detract from the overall instrument. It is typically sweet and gentle toned. Price £2000

Good Old German/Czech Border Violin
This fine old violin, made around the German Czech Border, in the early 1900's, is a good example of the excellent instruments made in that region. Completely and tastefully restored by Steve. Strong, this violin is just waiting for a new owner, who will appreciate its sweet sound and good looks. It has a beautiful one piece back with super `flaming'. Strung with Dominants, this violin has a beautifully clear sound, which will of course improve with playing.Price £800

Good Old French ¾ Size Violin
This fine old violin from the Early 1900's, and labelled Michel-Ange Garini, has been well loved over the many years, restored and now comes to us looking for a new younger player to continue appreciating its long life. It has a single piece back, and dark brown varnish. It is strung with Dominants to enhance its sweet nature. Price £800

`Pre-Owned' Modern Violins'

¾ Roderich Paesold 801 Violin This is a fine example of this marquee of instruments, sadly no longer available. When made in the early 1998 this violin was considered to be near the top of the `tree' and players used to aspire to own and enjoy them. This particular instrument comes to us from a player who appreciated its sweet nature, but has out grown it. We are therefore able to offer this violin at the reasonable price of £850, well below what it cost new.

This is only a small selection of our everchanging stock, please enquire for others, as we have many others, and also instruments awaiting restoration and subsequent sale.

VIOLAS

Instrument prices as shown here refer to a standard luthier set-up; Instruments available may have a higher set-up level, which will of course be reflected in the sale price.

We have not included pictures of these Viola outfits, please refer to requisite violin picture.

Stentor 1 Viola Outfit Same specification as the Stentor 1 violin, and available in sizes from 12" to 16" Price £99.50
Primavera 100 Outfit Same specification as the Primavera 100 violin, and available in sizes from 12" to 16" Price £119.49
Stentor 2 Viola Outfit Same specification as the Stentor 2 violin, and available in sizes from 12" to 16½" Price £130
Primavera 200 Outfit Same specification as the Primavera 200 violin, and available in sizes from 12" to 16" Price £159.51
Andreas Zeller Viola (pictured below) Same specification as the Andreas Zeller violin, and available in sizes from 13" to 16½" Price £215

Loreato Outfit
Same specification as for Primavera 300 violin, and available in sizes from 14½ to 16" Price £239.49
Piacenza Viola Outfit
Same specification as the Piacenza Violin, but fitted with Thomastik Dominant strings. Superb Viola!
Currently only available in 16, superb value for moneyPrice £280.
Westbury Outfit Same specification as for Westbury violin outfit, and available in sizes from 15" to 16½"Price £275.

Other outfits available, please enquire.

Antique & `Pre-Owned' Violas

We currently only have one `pre-owned viola in stock, and that is a beautifully Handmade 15 5/16" English Viola, by Dennis Plowright, made in his Atelier in sunny Exmouth, Devon in 2001 for a local teacher, who has now retired. We have all of the paperwork, including a picture of the late Dennis making the viola. John Sydenham has gone through it with a fine toothcomb, and after a little cosmetic work, we are pleased to be able to offer this instrument for sale, at and incredibly low price of £1500

VIOLAS ONLY:

NOW STOCKING: THE JAY HAIDE MODEL L'ANCIENNE VIOLA IN 15½", 16", AND 16½" SIZES PLEASE CLICK LINKTO OPEN LEAFLET ON THIS MAGNIFICENT NEW INSTRUMENT.

PRICE, FULLY SET UP & IMPROVED AND FITTED WITH THOMASTIK DOMINANT STRINGS ONLY £ 1200
(R.R.P. IN EXCESS OF £ 1800)

De Lille Concert Viola
An absolutely superb viola with a tremendous sound, even in the smaller sizes. Selected from the best Chinese instrument workshops by De Lille, varnished in Belgium and hand finished by Steve Strong here. For the price, this instrument is unbeatable, with a performance and playability to match the best. Sizes available 14½" - 16½"
Price £ 700

Gewa Maestro 4, Antiqued Viola
A very attractively and sympathetically antiqued viola. Made in China, and hand finished and varnished in Gewa's workshops in Mittenwald, Germany. Manufactured of the highest quality tonewoods, and fully set up by us. Strung with Dominants, these superb Violas sound as good as they look. Good value for money, with an astoundingly rich and clear tone. Available in 15" -16" sizes.
Price £ 850
Please Note that we always aim to have in stock the whole Gewa Maestro range of instruments, but of course the permutations of size and model sometimes make this impossible, however, if not in stock we can generally obtain them within a week! Please Enquire
Other Gewa Maestro Models: Maestro 1 Antiqued (14"-16½): £ 356, Maestro 2 (15"-16 ½); £ 480, Maestro 3 Antiqued: £ 590(15-16")

Yang Ming Viola
This superb Hand Made Chinese Viola is another of the DeLille range, selected and imported by them to Belgium, where it is carefully varnished using European varnish. The instrument is then hand finished and set up by Steve Strong, resulting in the best collaboration of Chinese and European skills. Fitted with the best ebony fittings, and Dominant Strings, this has to be one of the best sounding new instruments available today. Few instruments can truly compete with the Yang Ming violas, especially at this bargain price. Available in15¼" -16" sizes. Price £1,100

CELLO OUTFITS

Please note that all Cello Outfits come with a soft cover and a bow, unless otherwise advised.

Piacenzo Cello Outfit

This superb Hand Made Cello, is selected by us to give you a superb sounding cello, that looks amazing. It sounds and looks far better than you would anticipate at this price. Ideal for your second cello, or to take you up to the higher grades, not only because of the price, but its playability, and be assured it will take you far further than you would expect. We believe that you will find that this instrument performs at least as well as cellos selling at twice the price.
Supplied with a quality cover and bow.
Set up, ready to Tune & Play.
Available in 4/4 Size only
Priced at only 650.00

Cremona Student Cello

This is an ever popular student cello, Chinese made, as of course most are, but to exacting standards. The feedback we have had on these instruments enables us with confidence to recommend them to Teachers, Schools and Pupils alike. The workmanship of the cello is superb, they are well finished, and sound extremely good. These instruments are definitely a step up from the Student instruments you have been used to, and if looked after will hold their price, always an important consideration with a student instrument
Available in 1/8 - 4/4 Sizes;
Set up, ready to tune & play; Price £380

Mayflower Cello Outfit

This is the entry level Starter Instrument. Very well made in China and is outstanding value for money. It is well appointed, and performs very well. Hand carved workshop cello, with ebonised fittings.
Ready to tune & play

Prices ½-¼ Cello £275 ¾ - 4/4 Cello £319

Primavera 100 Cello Outfit

This Chinese instrument, is very well made and is excellent value for money. It is well appointed, and performs very well. Hand carved maple and spruce workshop cello, with ebony fittings and inlaid purfling completes the cello. Ready to tune & play.

Price 1/10 - 1/8 Cello £359
Price ½ - ¼ Cello £379
Price ¾ - 4/4 Cello £399

The Primavera 200 Cello Outfit
Another Chinese instrument from the Primavera range. It is superbly made and is excellent value for money. It has everything you would expect from a superior student instrument, is well appointed, and performs very well. It is made from hand carved maple and spruce, with ebony fittings and inlaid purfling. This cello deserves all the praise that the i ndustry has recognised it with!

Price 1/8 to 4/4 Cello £539.00

Stentor Conservatoire Cello Outfit
The Stentor Conservatoire Cello has been designed for the progressing student. It is hand carved from attractive selected tonewoods, finished in Shellax TM varnish. The outfit includes a lightweight hard case and good quality wood bow.
Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4

Price ½ - ¼ Cello £595
Price ¾ Cello £650
Price 4/4 Cello £695

Jay Haide L'Ancienne Cello. This superb cello has all the hallmarks of becoming a classic, in the same way as the Violins and Viola already have!. Superbly made with European tonewoods with ebony fittings in China, and antiqued in the inimitable fashion of this marquee. Perfectly finished and set up by John Sydenham, and strung with a Jargar A and Dominant D, G, & C, this instrument almost speaks for itself it is so good. A real bargain at an introductory price of only £2500.

Cellos Only

FULL SIZE GEWA MAESTRO 6

This superb tastefully antiqued cello, is the top of the GEWA Maestro range of cello's, and is truly amazing. It not only looks stunning, but performs as well as it looks.
It is competitively priced at only £600 fully setup by Stephen Strong, and strung with Pirastro Permanent strings. This instrument is unbeatable in quality of tone and projection, and is capable of playing to the highest levels.
Other Gewa Maestro Cellos also stocked
Maestro 1 £990
Maestro 3 £1800

GEWA MAESTRO 2 CELLO

This superb 4/4 Cello from GEWA has been fully improved and set up in Germany in GEWA's Workshops. Fitted with Nylon strings, this really does perform well. The cello is labelled Maestro, GEWA GmbH. The cello has a superb rounded tone, and exceptional resonance, which will not only enhance your playing today, but will improve with time. Priced at only £1,150, an absolute bargain for such a professionally finished Cello.

Antique Cello's
Several cellos are currently in the workshops being renovated and improved. These will be added to our stock as they become available. We will continue to ensure that the cellos have realistic price tags, thus making JPB the automatic choice for Instrument supply.

DOUBLE BASSES

JPB Fitness ¾ Size Double Bass
This Chinese Double Bass has a solid spruce front and solid maple back, and has been specially selected by us as superb value for money for a Double Bass. Strung with steel strings, this amazing instrument really takes a lot of beating. It is tastefully varnished and is fitted with quality brass machine heads. The outfit is completed with a canvas cover, and an ebony frog bow, in case you need to perform arco pieces as well as jazz.
Priced at an amazing £550 it has to be unbeatable value for the money.

¾ Carlo Giordano Jazz Bass Outfit

The Carlo Giordano bass is intended for Rock-a-billy/Jazz playing and is available in white/black or black/white, or conventional varnish. Looks and sounds very good, and will complement the appearance of the band. It is a laminated bass, strung with alloy strings. It is also supplied with a passive piezo pickup (not plain varnished bass). Outfit is completed with a canvas cover, and a rosewood frog bow, in case you need to perform arco pieces as well as jazz.
Price White or Black £499
Price Varnished £425

Antoni Student Bass, (not pictured) A laminated ¾ size outfit. An economical Bass. Gamba shaped (see Fitness bass), with ¼ plate adjusters & Supersensitive stings. Supplied with a rosewood frog brazilwood bow, and green canvas cover. Good for either Jazz or Orchestral players. Only £489

Whilst we acknowledge the availability of cheaper basses, especially on internet based companies, these seem generally to be poor quality, and of course not supplied set up and ready to play. They also tend to be heavy in weight, and of inferior sound quality, and in our experience not a wise purchase.
We also stock, basses for the more advanced players, but due to space limitations, we have to limit the number of basses on display.

Please enquire, should you be looking for a new or replacement bass, we will happily try to assist you. It is highly unlikely however, that we will stock old Master basses. Our experience tells us that this is an area we should avoid, because of the problems of splitting & cracking of old basses. Please ring if you are looking for an old bass, and we will happily advise a good reputable source for such instruments.

Starter Bows - Brazilwood with ebony frogs and horsehair
Violin, all sizes from       19.00
Viola ¾ & 4/4, from         23.00
Cello, all sizes from       31.00
Bass, all sizes from       42.00

FULL RANGE OF QUALITY BOWS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS HELD IN STOCK. WHEN PLANNING THE UPGRADING OF A BOW, WE RECOMMEND, AS A GENERAL RULE OF THUMB, THAT YOU CONSIDER SPENDING 1/4-1/3 THE VALUE OF THE INSTRUMENT TO OBTAIN A MATCHING BOW. Please telephone for any Bow enquiries. A no obligation Approval Scheme is available for home trial of better bows, at no cost, except the cost of return postage by Royal Mail Special Delivery. Alternatively try the bows in person, in our comfortable `trying out' room. Please remember, to ensure our full attention during your visit, please telephone for an appointment.

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