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Intermediate violins, violas and cellos are differentiated from beginner instruments in several ways. First, the student will usually have 2 or more years of experience playing their instrument.
Secondly, the student has reached a level where they are ready for an instrument that has a bit more power in terms of projection and volume, and are ready to explore a little more color in the sound. Better intermediate bows allow for new bow techniques.
Intermediate violins, violas, and cellos assist students as they make their step to the next level of playing. We've selected these specific instruments for their excellent value to price ratio.
The August Kohr KR20The August Kohr KR20 is the perfect introduction to a European made violin or viola, with a clear, even tone on all strings. The intermediate player who is ready to explore an instrument with more sound quality will find the August Kohr KR20 a perfect match to their growing skills. This instrument is consistently excellent, with Romanian craftsmanship evident in the details. Moderately flamed wood with good graduation of the top. A top seller at our shop, second only to Core Academy and K500 instruments.
Our quality setup includes Dominant Strings and your choice of colors in a protective suspension case with built in hygrometer. We include a Pernambuco wood bow to match the skill of a more experienced player. Violins are available in ½, ¾ and full size. Violas are available in 15, 15.5, 16 and 16.5 inch sizes.
Please note that outfits represent a package price with discounted components.
Instruments have a 7 day return policy for full refund minus shipping costs.
The K565 is a beautifully made violin with an exceptional sound in its price range. Warm with some complexity, this instrument has been consistently good and features nicely executed antiquing.
Violin: $749.
Advancing level instruments are typically for students with 3 or more years of playing experience. These violins, violas and cellos can be used to explore some of the basic capabilities of professional instruments. They possess a wider range of color for the advancing student's better expressive abilities, and they will be even more refined with very good projection and capable of subtleties only available at this level.
Students participating in competitions and auditions especially benefit from the mature student sound of an advancing student level instrument. Bows at the advancing level are well balanced of good pernambuco wood and sold individually according to the student's ability, preferences and instrument choice.
From Romania: the excellent August Kohr KR30 and Martin Beck, advancing student instruments from Europe. Unlike their Chinese counterparts, these instruments represent a European approach to instrument making that creates stronger value for the buyer and player. After a short settling in period these instruments will come to life with complexity of tone that suggests professional instruments. This Old World approach includes high quality European tonewoods that produce beautiful tone over the lifetime of the instrument. Many students may not need another instrument after stepping up to either of these quality options.
We are pleased to offer 2 different Romanian instruments in this price range:
The Martin Beck is a fine Romanian-made violin from the House of Weaver collection of student instruments. A big, open sound and nice complexity in the tone make this violin a true advancing violin for a reasonable price. The instruments receive a nicely antiqued varnish once stateside, hand applied in Maryland at the House of Weaver workshop. Choose this Romanian instrument for a slightly brighter tone.
The August Kohr KR30 is also Romanian-made, with a warm tone and nicely flamed wood grain. These violins and violas consistently provide a rich color palette of sound for the advancing player. The August Kohr KR30 has a modern finish without antiquing that is applied in Romania. Choose this Romanian instrument for a slightly darker tone.
Our setup includes Dominant Strings and your choice of colors in a high quality Bobelock brand case. We also include a better Pernambuco wood bow to match the skill of a more experienced player. Violins are available in ½, ¾ and full size. Violas are available in 15, 15.5, 16 and 16.5 inch sizes.
Please note that outfits represent a package price with discounted components.
Instruments have a 7 day return policy for full refund minus shipping costs.
Another excellent instrument finished at the House of Weaver workshop in Maryland. This viola originates in Hong Kong and is absolutely exceptional to hear. A full, warm tone with plenty of power, this is the perfect viola for the violist ready to be heard and start placing well in auditions. We are certain you will not find any viola that sounds as good as the Richard Henson for this price. We are pleased to be the only House of Weaver viola dealer in North Carolina.
Viola, 16 inch: $1499
The German-made Jurgen Klier is another beautiful violin finished in the House of Weaver workshop in Maryland. Substantial complexity and power make this a perfect option for the advancing violinist wanting to stand out in auditions. Perfectly executed, the antiqued varnish makes the Klier violin beautiful to see as well.
Violin: $2225
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