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Updates from the workshop

August.

Recently we have received a very rare violin by George Pearce, London, 1847.
Pearce was a pupil of William Forster, and made many instruments for Forster.
This is the only violin we have ever seen bearing the label of Pearce. In the book "The history of the violin, by William Sandys & Simon Andrew Forster" it is mentioned that Pearce only made one complete violin under his own name, which was of his very best work. It seems probable that this is the very same violin. Please contact Paul or Dave for further details on this unique instrument.

New violin stock includes:
Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin, Paris, 1894
E. Whitmarsh, London, C.1910
Thomas Perry, Dublin, C.1790
David Stirrat, Edinburgh C.1810
Rudolf Pilsel, Crewe, 1984

New viola stock includes:
Paul L'orange, Marseilles, 1920. 16" back. Guarneri model, mint condition.
David Rattray, London, 2007. 16 1/4" back. Guadagnini model.
Colin Cross, Buxton, 2003, 15 3/8" back. Dark brown varnish.
William Piper, Birmingham, 1984, 16" back, very good condition, red/brown varnish.
German, C. 1900, 16" back.
German, C.1890, 17" back.

New cello stock includes:
German, C.1900
Kennedy school, London C.1810
Averna Alfredo, Palermo, 1959

New bow stock includes:
J.S. Finkel viola bow, Gold & Ebony mounted. More info
J.S. Finkel cello bow, Gold & Ebony mounted. More info
R. Paesold cello bow, C.1980, Gold & Ebony mounted.
Robert Pierce violin bows, Gold and Silver mounted examples now available. More info
Malcolm Taylor (ex W.E. Hill bowmaker) violin bow, C.1978 Gold & Ebony mounted with inlaid frog.

We have also just selected a number of new handmade Brazilian bows. We have various models and makers in stock for violin, viola and cello. We are convinced that these are some of the best bows on the market at the price, why not come and try some to see for yourself.
Superb quality pernambuco sticks and beautifully made frogs, the attention to detail is very impressive throughout.

Gewa idea original 100% carbon cello cases, 2.9kg, made in Germany, one of the lightest cello cases on the market. Only available in black carbon weave. More info
Gewa idea 1.8 carbon fibre violin case, new model made in Germany. 100% carbon fibre, 1.8kg. Slimline design with music pocket. Only available in black carbon weave, due in stock very soon.

We have just received some new stock of the fantastic Veracini violin outfits. These constantly impress us with their handsome looks and excellent tone. They really are one of the best value outfits currently available on the market, and we have these on a special offer. As with all of the student instruments we sell, these go through the workshop and are set up to a very high standard. Please see the offers page for more info and the full spec of these outfits.