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  • A fully hand carved instrument made of solid spruce top and flame maple back. Suitable for anyone in need of a decent instrument with low budget. Comes with shaped case and Brazilwood bow. Carefully set up by hand, with Despiau French bridge and D'addario Helicore strings. [Dominant strings available for an extra $20.00] Beautiful instrument! All sizes from 4/4 to 1/8.

    Jocelyn Violin Outfit Jocelyn Violin Outfit
    3 day shipping OUR PRICE:
    $365.00


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    One of our best selling models, the leading student instrument praised by thousands of teachers and students. Made of selected seasoned spruce top and maple back. Attention to detailed craftsmanship. Superb playability and response. Golden brown oil varnish. Comes with oblong foam case and Brazilwood bow. Carefully set up by hand, with Despiau French bridge and D'addario Helicore strings. [Dominant strings available for an extra $20.00] All sizes including 1/32 and 7/8.

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    K500: Best Selling Student Violin Outfit

    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. Violin Only: $445.00. Outfit: $575.00



    K500 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: $545.00







    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 $135.00 additional.

    Please contact customer service prior to ordering. Shipping to Europe is $86.00

    OUR PRICE: $579.00
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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 $135.00 additional.

    Please contact customer service prior to ordering. Shipping to Europe is $86.00

    OUR PRICE: $648.00
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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 $135.00 additional.

    Please contact customer service prior to ordering. Shipping to Europe is $86.00

    OUR PRICE: $785.00
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    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, Rosalia, Kauffman,

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    to determine current availability
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