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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.
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! |
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| 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. |
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New Prima 90 Violin Outfit This New instrument replaces the Mayflower instrument, and has Rosewood fittings instead of stained hardwood fittings, and a new Primavera Case Price £75. We do have a few old model instruments at the previous price of £69.95 setup ready to tune & play. 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. |
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New Primavera 100 Violin Outfit The Primavera 100 is now the New Primavera 100, and is an upgraded and improved instrument with a new Primavera case. Price is £95 setup ready to tune & play. We do have a few old model instruments at the previous price of £89 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 £95.00, ready to tune & play. |
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| 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. Now only a few Debuts left in 4/4 and 1/2 sizes and a few Premiere 4/4 Outfits. When new stocks arrive they will be priced at around 35% higher prices (dependent on exchange rate on the day) Priced at only 69.00(Debut) 79.00(Premiere 2) Ready to tune & play. |
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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 £109 |
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New Primavera 200 Outfit The Primavera 200 is now the New Primavera 200, and is an upgraded and improved instrument with a new Primavera case and Primavera Composite Bow. Price is £134.99 setup ready to tune & play. We do have a few old model instruments at the previous price of £129 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 £134.99, ready to tune & play.  |
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| 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, ruckstraps and Brazilwood bow complete this amazing package. Available in ½, & 4/4 sizes. Only 2 x ½ size outfits left. Click here for pdf brochure page to download Ready to tune & play, at only £95.00 this has to be impossible to beat. Fitted with Thomastik Dominants only £30 extra. Only a few left.  A NEW HIDERSINE INSTRUMENT IS BEING MADE TO REPLACE THE GIOVANNI, WITH SOME UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CORRECT THE MINOR NIGGLES THAT OUR CUSTOMERS WERE REPORTING AND A BETTER VARNISH FINISH. THE PRICE WILL BE SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN THE GIOVANNI, BUT THIS IS MAINLY DUE TO THE WEAKNESS OF THE UK £ AGAINST OTHER CURRENCIES. WATCH THIS SPACE |
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| Rosellini Violin Outfit Due to the impending unavailability of the fantastic Hidersine Giovanni Outfit, which has been enormously popular, we have been hunting high & low for a good replacement. The task has been hard, but thankfully we have sourced the Rosellini. This is unique to us, and will not be available anywhere else. Having a unique instrument which is so good is going to upset a few dealers, but we won't loose any sleep over that. This superb outfit is presented in a practical black canvas covered styrofoam rectangular case, with built in ruck straps, and a nice brazilwood ebony frog bow. The Violin with a one piece back is made completely of Tonewoods and has ebony fittings, with a Wittner style Tailpiece, with Gold Adjusters. The sound produced by this instrument with its Factory strings is fine, but of course it would benefit from a string upgrade. Fully setup and ready to play this unique instrument is only £95, which considering the collapse of the UK £ is extremely inexpensive. For example a Stentor 2 outfit has an UN-SETUP RRP of £130.73, and this is streets above one of those. Currently only available in ¾ Size. although we will be stocking all the sizes as we run out of Hidersine Giovanni's |
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| 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 £185, ready to tune & play. |
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| Hidersine 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.Click here for pdf brochure page to download Now also available in ¾ Size as well as 4/4 Normally Priced at £240 - £290, from JPB only £205, ready to tune and play.. |
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The New Primavera Loreato Violin Outfit The Loreato is now the New Primavera Loreato, and is an upgraded and improved instrument still with a Rectangular case and now a Primavera Composite Bow. Price is still £199 setup ready to tune & play. Available in 4/4 - 1/2 sizes. Fitted with Thomastik Dominants 30.00 extra |
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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 £250. ready to tune play. |
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| 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 280.00 |
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| GEWA IDEALE VIOLIN OUTFIT It is beautifully made Instrument, with a tonal quality to outshine & out perform the competition in this price range. In fact when tried by a group of teachers in a blind test they all assumed it to be valued around £700-£800 for the violin alone! The mature sound belies its price, and all in all, it is a magnificent package. Each Instrument is expertly set up & fully improved to the highest possible standards by us, so you can be sure that all it will need is a tune, and it is ready to go. Fitted with Thomastik Vision Nylon strings a wittner tailpiece and ebony fittings, this instrument just begs to be played. This Instrument would suit any player, either as a second instrument for teachers & professionals, or for a first instrument for the aspiring student. In stock in 4/4 & ¾ sizes, and ½ size to order. They are supplied with a Blue Gewa Lightweight Styrofoam rectangular case, and an ebony frog, octagonal stick brazilwood bow. ONLY £285 Click here for brochure page |
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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 £420, ready to tune & play. |
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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 £325. ready to tune & play. |
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Antiqued Violin Outfit New from the Westbury Range this cracking outfit plays as well as it looks. A splendidly flamed 2 piece back and tastefully antiqued front has a high gloss spirit varnish, and all adds up to a lovely instrument. Add to this a full Luthier set up instrument with Ebony fittings and you have a perfect instrument for the aspiring student. Supplied with a Rectangular violin case and Brazilwood bow. Price from JPB only £369. well below RRP Dominants fitted as an optional extra at the special price of £30 |
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| NEW HIDERSINE VERACINI VIOLIN OUTFIT Hidersine have done it again, and produced yet another fantastic violin outfit. This superb antiqued instrument is targeted at players progressing well, and looking to get beyond the student level instruments. It is superbly presented in a rectangular case with padded ruckstraps, blanket & hygrometer, an Upgraded P. Hoyer Nickel mounted Octagonal Stick Pernambuco bow with Parisienne eye (retails at £145) as the outfit bow does not match the instrument.' The Instrument is strung with Thomastik Vision strings, and has ebony fittings. The Antiquing is very tasteful, and really looks superb. The beautifully flamed back is either a 2 piece or single piece. It is only available as a full size violin outfit. Click here for pdf brochure page to download We are launching this instrument outfit fully setup at only £495, well below what others are charging, as we want to get it being played and enjoyed! Supplied fully setup by Master Luthier, John Sydenham. ALSO AVAILABLE WITH FACTORY LEVEL SETUP, (IE ALL ADJUSTMENT & MEASUREMENTS CHECKED & PEG OPERATION UNDERTAKEN) SUPPLIED WITH STD BRAZILWOOD BOW, SUPPLIED READY TO TUNE & PLAY. PRICED AT ONLY £340 |
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Coloured Antoni Debut Violins Available in a selection of colours. These instruments are made of tonewoods, with hardwood fittings, supplied with a semi shaped case and bow. Available in 3/4 & 4/4 sizes only. Priced at only at only 85.00, what cracking value!!! |
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also supply the Stentor Harlequin coloured violin outfit, available in black,
deep purple, marine blue, and pink. Made from tonewoods, and with
rosewood/hardwood fittings Available in 4/4 , ¾ , ½ sizes. Price
110.00 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! |
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| STENTOR VIOLINS, VIOLAS, CELLOS & BASSES We have not pictured most of 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 83.00 - 91.00 STENTOR 1 VIOLA 139.50 STENTOR 1 CELLO FROM 320.00 - 425.00 STENTOR STUDENT BASS 675.00 ANDREAS ZELLER VIOLIN FROM 195.00 FRANZ SANDNER VIOLIN FROM 449.00 FRANZ SANDNER CELLO FROM 2700.00 |
STENTOR 2 VIOLIN 130.00 STENTOR 2 VIOLA 160.00 - 170.00 STENTOR CONSERVATOIRE VIOLIN 4/4 209.00 STENTOR 2 CELLO FROM 363.00 - 487.00 STENTOR CONSERVATOIRE BASS 1500.00 ANDREAS ZELLER VIOLA 275.00 FRANZ SANDNER VIOLA FROM 530.00 - 850.00 STENTOR ELYSIA VIOLA 645.00 STENTOR ARCADIA VIOLA 750.00 |
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| STENTOR MESSINA & ARCADIA VIOLINS After years of badgering Stentor, we are at last seeing an improvement in the quality and tone of their instruments. Its not that they weren't O.K., it's just that they didn't keep up with the competition. Stentor revolutionised the Student violin market in the 70's with instruments that at the time were better than the competition, and cheaper! It was to such a point that the name Stentor became synonymous with Student instruments, in the way that Hoover did with vacuum cleaners. Sadly resting on your laurels, when all around are snapping at your heels is not particularly sensible. However it seems to be changing, and whilst the basic Stentor Student, and Student 1 violins are in our opinion still pretty awful, the Stentor 2 is getting better, although pricey for what it is. It seems that they are concentrating on improving their better instruments first, and to this end we are now pleased to be stocking the Messina, and Arcadia, both of which are leaps & bounds better than before. Download PDF leaflet about these exceptional instruments |
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| The Messina The Messina is a Strad Copy Violin, made of quality tonewoods with an ebony fingerboard and fittings. The finely flamed maple 2 piece back is varnished in a red/brown varnish as is the fine grained spruce front. It has double purfling to add to its fine looks. It is fitted with a Hill tailpiece with a single E adjuster, has an Aubert Bridge, and is strung with Pirastro Tonica's. It is fitted with a Guarneri chinrest. Well set-up by our Luthiers, it is sold ready to play at only £450, well below the RRP for a luthier setup instrument. |
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| The Arcadia The Arcadia is also a Strad Copy Violin, made of quality tonewoods with an ebony fingerboard and fittings. Whilst most manufacturers would say it has an Antiqued finish, Stentor call it `Distressed'. The beautifully flamed maple 2 piece back is varnished in a dark yellow/brown varnish as is the fine grained spruce front. It has double purfling to add to its fine looks. It is fitted with a Hill tailpiece with a single E adjuster, has an Aubert Bridge, and is strung with Pirastro Tonica's. It is fitted with a Guarneri chinrest. Well set-up by our Luthiers, it is sold ready to play at only £720, well below the RRP for a luthier setup instrument. |
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received back in Part Exchange for a full size violin a superb ¾ La
Lutherie D'Art Violin This pre-owned instrument has been perfectly looked after
by its young previous owner, and other than a clean and new Dominant strings
needs nothing more doing to it. When originally sold it had been fully set-up
by Stephen Strong, and carries a bridge with his stamp upon it. For any
aspiring young player requiring a `played in' instrument for instant beautiful
sound, it would be hard to beat this. New stocks of these fine instruments now
exceed £1000 barrier due to the currency fluctuations, so at £850
this represents a real bargain. It is supplied as an outfit with a rectangular
Burgundy JTL violin case, and a new superior Brazilwood bow for even better
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| Gewa Ideale Violin A Superb Entry level Quality violin from Gewa. Made with tonewoods & ebony fittings and fitted with Thomastik Vision strings Instrument only 225.00, as an outfit with rectangular case and brazilwood bow with ebony frog Only £285.00 |
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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 |
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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 £495 |
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MAESTRO RANGE Gewa Maestro 1 Antiqued £380 This is the entry level model in the Gewa Maestro range, but it is superb value for money, and ready to be used by experienced players or aspiring students. Well set-up by John Sydenham, and fitted with Thomastik Dominants, this Violin is excellent value for money. JPB Price only £420 Gewa Maestro 2 The next model up in the Gewa Maestro range, this instruments just builds on the marques reputation. Again well set-up by John Sydenham, and fitted with Thomastik Dominants, this Violin is excellent value for money. JPB Price only £480 Also available in Antique finish £520 |
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| 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. Fully checked over by John Sydenham, and adjusted as necessary to the highest playing standards. As with the rest of the range this Violin represents excellent value for money. JPB Price only £560 |
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| Gewa Maestro Antiqued 4 This lovely violin is tastefully distressed to look naturally used, but not old! Set up by John Sydenham 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 640.00 |
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| Gewa Maestro 5 Antiqued Physically much as the rest of the range, but more delicately shaded. It boasts a superbly flamed 1 piece back. This instrument sits toward the top of the Gewa Maestro range, and the result it gives is absolutely superb! Fully set-up by May Fudge, who we are pleased to announce has now joined our team of Luthiers after working for Cremona House in Bristol for many years. Fitted with Thomastik Dominants and Ebony fittings Priced at only £884. This Professional grade instrument is a snip at this price. |
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| Gewa Maestro 6 Violin This lovely Chinese violin is absolutely fantastic. It is made of the best 10 year air dried 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 Maggini Copy special cut inlays. Fully setup by John Sydenham, fitted with Box fittings and Thomastik Dominant Strings. This really is good value. Priced at only 1250.00 |
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| Gewa Professional Antiqued Violin This lovely Chinese violin is amongst the best violins currently available, and really at a very realistic price. It is made of the best 10 year air dried European Tonewoods, and perfectly set up by Mae Fudge, who we are pleased to announce has now joined our team of Luthiers after working for Cremona House in Bristol for many years. It gives a full depth of sound and its tonal quality makes it very suitable for the Professional player looking for an instrument to perform with. It has plenty of `punch' when you need it for that solo you want to show off with, or can be played quietly for that delicate sonata. With a superbly figured and flamed one piece back, boxwood fittings and strung with Thomastik Dominants this really is good value. Priced at only£1,010 from JPB. Compare this with the London shops!!! |
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| JPB Music as always provides you with the best Instruments at the most competitive prices. We try to keep our overheads down so that we can pass on significant savings to you our customers. All of the above instruments are full Luthier setups, and represent exceptional value for money. The quality of these instruments matches and even betters in many cases what you would pay many £1000's for if you were looking at old instruments. They will not depreciate, just get better with time! | ||||||||
| Guiseppi
Violin Available exclusively from us this fine Concert grade violin ticks all the correct boxes. The tonal quality and playability is really superior with a mature sound that belies its age. Made of air dried mature tonewoods, with quality ebony fittings. This is one of a new range of instruments we will be promoting as we upgrade our violin stock. Superbly setup by May Fudge, this lovely instrument has a two piece back, with great `flaming' . Special JPB Price only £750 |
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| Hofner H115-V Antiqued Concert Violin.
This limited edition Concert Violin is a tastefully Antiqued instrument, from the Classic Hofner company. It needs to be played, to appreciate its fine tonal abilities. For more Information, click on this link for the Specification Sheet Special Price from JPB only £850 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 £1400) Siren (5 String) Launch Price Only £900.00(rrp £1500) Click here to Download Brochure Page pdf about these fine instruments |
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HAIDE MODEL L'ANCIENNE |
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. Price, ONLY £1200.00 (RRP in excess of £1700) |
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| 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. |
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| 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
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| Melcas 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 £840 |   |
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| Melcas 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 |   |
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| 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 £220 |   |
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| UNIQUE LIMITED
EDITION PROFESSIONAL HAND MADE VIOLINS These superb violins have been selected by our Luthiers as representing the cream of the Handmade Chinese Violins. They are each totally individual violins, in two different styles, Guanerius and Stradivari and three different types. We have gone to the unusual steps of including measurements for those purists who like to have that information. Rarely have we seen and heard such sweetness and clarity of tone from new instruments. It just goes to confirm that the Chinese really have the best Luthiers in the world, as proved by Chinese Luthiers winning the Cremonese Violin competitions! We make no apologies for being the largest stockist of New Chinese manufactured violins in the U.K. across all price ranges. These instruments have of course been fully checked over and improved by our Luthiers. Download a PDF leaflet about these fine violins click here. |
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Hidersine Melodosia Andrea Guarnerius 1742 Body length 356mm, upper width 168mm, middle width 113mm, lower width 208mm Highly transparent Golden Yellow antiqued oil varnish. Experienced master worker using over twenty layers of varnish. 2 Piece well flamed back & Double purfling. AUBERT `A' Quality bridge, Ebony fingerboard, Hill style Boxwood accessories, ebony neck heel, Single E black Gold Adjuster, Boxwood Guarneri chin rest. Dominant nylon strings Rare and seven-year European air dried wood, solid spruce top, fine flamed maple back and scroll . Fully setup & improved by Master Luthier John Sydenham Price only £1085, well under RRP. |
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Hildersine Nobile Style of Andrea Guarnerius 1742 Body length 356mm, upper width 168mm, middle width 113mm, lower width 208mm Highly transparent Golden Yellow, antiqued oil varnish. Experienced master worker using over twenty layers of varnish. 2 Piece well flamed back & Double purfling. AUBERT `A' Quality bridge, Ebony fingerboard, Hill style Rosewood accessories, ebony neck heel, Single E black Gold Adjuster, Rosewood Teka chin rest. Dominant nylon strings Rare and ten-year European air dried wood, solid spruce top, fine flamed maple back and scroll. Fully setup & improved by Master Luthier John Sydenham Price only £1450, well under RRP |
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Hildersine Preciso Style of Antonio Stradivari Body length 356mm, upper width 168mm, middle width 110mm, lower width 208mm. Highly transparent Golden Red/Yellow, antiqued oil varnish. Experienced master worker using over twenty layers of varnish. 2 Piece well flamed and grained back & Double purfling. AUBERT `A' Quality bridge , Ebony Fingerboard, Hill style Ebony fittings with white ridge/pip, Single E black Gold Adjuster, Ebony Teka chin rest. Dominant nylon strings Rare and seven year air dried European spruce top and fine flamed & grained maple back and scroll. Fully setup & improved by Master Luthier John Sydenham Price only £900, well under RRP |
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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 |
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| 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 £2800, a bargain price for such a good old english instrument by this fine London maker. |
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| GOOD OLD SOUTH GERMAN VIOLIN, Commission Sale for Mae
Fudge This fine old German violin, with a 141/8" length back, was 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 Mae in her workshop, this violin is an excellent example of these fine old violins. Any player would 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. It exhibits no cracks or splits which would detract from its quality Price £1500 |
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| FINE OLD `HOPF' VIOLIN c 1900's, Commission Sale for Mae
Fudge This is a fine German violin, with a 14" length back, was probably made in Markneukirchen in the early 1900's. It is a good example of this particular marque of instruments made in that region. Completely and tastefully restored by Mae in her workshop, this violin is in excellent condition for its age. Any player would 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. It exhibits no cracks or splits which would detract from its quality Price £700  |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| `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 £350, well below what it cost new. |
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| 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. | ||||||||
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Same specification as for Loreato violin, and available in sizes from 14½ to 16" Price £249.00 Same specification as the Piacenza Violin, but fitted with Factory steel strings. Superb Viola! Supplied with a fine Brazilwood bow, and plywood based rectangular case, with rucksack straps Currently only available in 15 ½" & 16", superb value for money Price £310. FITTED WITH DOMINANTS PLEASE ADD £40 (SPECIAL PRICE) Antique & `Pre-Owned' Violas
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| VIOLAS ONLY: NOW STOCKING: THE JAY HAIDE MODEL L'ANCIENNE VIOLA IN 15½", 16", AND 16½" SIZES PLEASE CLICK LINK TO OPEN LEAFLET ON THIS MAGNIFICENT NEW INSTRUMENT. PRICE, FULLY SET UP & IMPROVED AND FITTED WITH THOMASTIK DOMINANT STRINGS ONLY £ 1550 (R.R.P. IN EXCESS OF £ 2000) |
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| Beares Tertis Model 14" Viola. Ever looked for a small viola but didn't want to compromise the bigger Viola sound. Well look no further, this new Viola Outfit, fully setup and improved by Master Luthier John Sydenham, is just what you are looking for. It is a superb looking instrument, which can make the transition for a Violin player so much easier. Whilst it would better from better strings than those supplied from the factory, it works pretty well on the multi strand metal cored strings supplied, so you can spread the cost of replacing the strings until after you have played the instrument in. The fingerboard/neck is finely made, making playing it easier for those possibly with movement restriction in their fingers. Special price from JPB Music £320 ready to go. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 £ 950 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): £ 326, Maestro 2 (15"-16 ½); £ 480, Maestro 3 Antiqued: £ 620(15-16") |
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| 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 |
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| CELLO OUTFITS Please note that all Cello Outfits come with a soft cover and a bow, unless otherwise advised. |
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  Piacenzo Cello Outfit
Supplied with a quality cover and bow. Set up, ready to Tune & Play. Available in 4/4 Size only Priced at only 750.00 FITTED WITH JARGAR MEDIUM STRINGS PLEASE ADD £75 (SPECIAL PRICE) |
 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 £480 |
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 Mayflower Cello OutfitThis 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 £369 ¾ - 4/4 Cello £415 |
 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 £410 Price ½ - ¼ Cello £450 Price ¾ - 4/4 Cello £495 |
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 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 £695.00 |
 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 £770 Price ¾ Cello £844 Price 4/4 Cello £900 |
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| GEWA IDEALE CELLO We are delighted and proud to announce that we are one of the first stockists in the UK to have been chosen to sell the Gewa Ideale Cello. It is beautifully made Instrument, with a tonal quality to outshine & out perform the competition in this price range. When we trialled this cello with local teachers they were amazed at the sound produced, and the quality of finish and set-up. The mature sound belies its price, and all in all, it is a magnificent package. Each Instrument is expertly set up & fully improved to the highest possible standards by us, so you can be sure that all it will need is a tune, and it is ready to go. Fitted with a wittner tailpiece and ebony fittings, this instrument just begs to be played. This Instrument would suit any player, either as a second instrument for teachers & professionals, or for a first instrument for the aspiring student. In stock in 4/4 & ¾ sizes, and ½ size to order. Special Introductory Price, ONLY £780 Click here to download leaflet |
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| Bridge Woodstock & Siren Cellos: Many of the features are common to both Siren & Woodstock models: Hand Carved Spruce top with a well flamed back & ribs. Neck & Headstock carved from a single maple block. Headstock is a modified copy of a 1710 Stradivari Viol da Gamba. Ebony Fingerboard shaped to professional standards. Top quality Ebony Nut Neck hand coloured & finished with oils, for a fast smooth traditional finish. Hand cut top quality bridge. Traditional Oil Varnishing, with sympathetic antiquing. Set Up to full professional standards by Bridge & refined by JPB. Siren & Woodstock Cellos £2150 Please click here to download a leaflet about these splendid instruments |
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| 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. |  |
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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 £4,200 fully setup by John Sydenham, and strung with Pirastro Permanent strings. Other Gewa Maestro Cellos also stocked Maestro 1 £1090 Maestro 3 £2150 - £2250 |
 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 £1,800, an absolute bargain for such a professionally finished Cello. |
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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. |
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 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 £850 it has to be unbeatable value for the money. |
 ¾ Carlo Giordano Jazz Bass OutfitThe Carlo Giordano bass is intended for Rock-a-billy/Jazz playing. Looks and sounds very good, and will complement the appearance of the band. It is a laminated bass, strung with alloy strings. It can also be supplied with a passive piezo pickup (for an additionall £65). 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 Varnished £595 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 IN THE BOW SECTION OF THE WEBSITE. 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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