SV-175 | K400 | K500
August F. Köhr: K525 | K550 | K555 | K575 | HC602



Prices extended to Sept. 15th
All prices are for professionally adjusted, ready to play instruments!
The budget SAGA SV-175 Violin Outfit and SVA-175 Viola Outfit
are the only instruments which come with the bridge down
All other instruments come with Our Professional Luthier Set-ups


Violin, Viola & Guitar Size Charts


Student Violin - Outfits

We believe this is the best violin outfit you can get at this price point. Designed to meet the specific needs of beginning and advancing students. Solid carved maple and spruce; beautiful translucent warm brown finish which lets the grain show through. Travelite oblong violin case with built-in hygrometer, La Salle octagonal Brazilwood bow with ebony frog and genuine unbleached horsehair, rosin. M.E.N.C. approved specifications. Shop adjusted. Also available in Viola Outfits.

OUR PRICE: $180.00
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All prices are for professionally adjusted, ready to play instruments!
See: Our Professional Luthier Set-ups


Hamilton Music Stand

FREE with every order of an "outfit" from Howard Core:
Two section folding KB400N Hamilton music stand with carrying bag



Johannes Köhr K400
STUDENT VIOLIN OUTFIT
K400 Violin

Crafted with seasoned spruce top, with lightly flamed back and sides. Ebony nut and saddle, properly shaped fingerboard. Inlaid purfling and well-fit French bridge. Also includes air-dried, properly fit ebony pegs. Meets or exceeds all MENC specs. Comes with Core 399 fitted case and 299H Glasser bow. Available in all sizes including 7/8 (please inquire).



Outfit $360.00:
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Violin Only $298.00:
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K500: Best Selling Student Violin Outfit
K500 violin

Johannes Köhr flagship student instrument, a matched pair with our K500V Viola - it's so good, we know of several people who play it professionally! Good, even tonal quality; plenty of resonance throughout, with fine sound projection. Glossy, rich reddish-brown finish. All sizes (4/4 - 1/32) including the hard-to-find 7/8, suitable for advanced players with smaller hands. Comes with Core 399 fitted case and 299H Glasser bow. (Please contact customer service prior to ordering to verify availability.)

Note that we do have the 1/32nd size in stock, and they come with the tiny little Wittner tailpiece (with built-in fine tuners). Also see: our trade-in policy.

Outfit $437.00:
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Violin Only $385.00:
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August F. Köhr K525 Violin
Pricing for all August Köhr instruments includes Professional Adjustment using high quality fittings and Gold Label E with Dominant A, D and G strings.

K525 Violin

Good projection throughout. "E" string plays clearly without being overly bright. Steady, even medium tone (no complexity). Flamed maple back and sides, seasoned spruce top. Ebony pegs with matching tailpiece and end button. Violin only.



Violin only: $480.00
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K550: Great "step-up" Violin
K550 Violin K550 Violin K550 Violin Our most popular "step-up" violin! Better, hand graduated violin with well-flamed, seasoned maple back. Fancy pegs with matching tailpiece, end button, and Guarneri model chinrest. 4/4, 3/4, 1/2 & 1/4 sizes available. Violin only. "Outfit" (which includes violin, Glasser bow, elegant shaped case and rosin) is $130.00 additional.

Please contact customer service prior to ordering. Shipping to Europe is $82.00

OUR PRICE: $540.00
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K555 Violin
K555: Antiqued version of K550
Better, hand-graduated violin with well flamed, seasoned maple back. Medium satin, red-brown to gold-brown finish. Open sound with big projection. Rich, medium tone throughout. Very responsive and easy to play. Violin only. "Outfit" (which includes violin, Glasser bow, elegant shaped case and rosin) is $130.00 additional.

Please contact customer service prior to ordering. Shipping to Europe is $82.00

OUR PRICE: $595.00
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K575 Violin
K575: Lightly antiqued instrument
Medium gloss with amber finish. Good, even tone with big projection. Rich, open sound above third position on the "G" string; nice brilliance throughout all positions on the "E" string. This instrument is rich without being too "tubby", and strong without being too "boomy". Medium-dark tonal quality. Violin only. "Outfit" (which includes violin, Glasser bow, elegant shaped case and rosin) is $130.00 additional.

Please contact customer service prior to ordering. Shipping to Europe is $82.00

OUR PRICE: $705.00
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HC602 Violin HC602 Violin
HC602: Best Selling Violin
for Advancing Players

Please contact customer service prior to ordering to confirm availability.


Master violin with choice tonewoods. Made entirely by hand and hand-finished. This violin was recommended highly in a Strings magazine article, and is our fastest-selling better instrument. 4/4, 3/4 & 1/2 sizes. 7/8 may also be available (please inquire).

Pricing includes Professional Adjustment using high quality fittings and Gold Label E with Dominant A, D and G strings.

Need a bow, a case or accessories? Let us know what your needs are and we will design an outfit for you and email you a bid for the outfit.



Violin Only $895.00:
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Violin, Viola and Guitar Size Charts
Violin Size Chart
  • Age: 12-Adult/ 4/4 size
  • Petite Adult: 7/8 size**
  • Age: 10-11/ 3/4 size
  • Age: 8-9/ 1/2 size
  • Age: 6-7/ 1/4 size
  • Age: 5-6/ 1/8 size
  • Age: 4-5/ 1/10 size
  • Age: 3-4/ 1/16 size

  • Viola Size Chart
  • Age: Large Adult/ 16"-17"
  • Age: Average Adult/ 15.5"
  • Age: 10-12, Small Adult/ 15"
  • Age: 9-12/ 14"
  • Age: 7-9/ 13"
  • Age: 6-7/ 12"

  • ** 7/8 size violins (subject to availability):
    K500, HC602, HC2100, HC2400, HC2800, HC2900
    Guitar Size Chart
  • Age: 11-Adult/ Height: 5' or taller/ 4/4 size
  • Age: 8-11/ Height: 4'6" to 4'11"/ 3/4 size
  • Age: 5-8/ Height: 3'10" to 4'5"/ 1/2 size
  • Age: 4-6/ Height: 3'3" to 3'9" / 1/4 size


    Please contact customer service prior to ordering
    to determine current availability
    Luthier normally open Mon-Fri exclusive of holidays





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