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Summerhays Music carries
the finest in String Instruments. Below you will find some of the packages
and instruments we offer. Stop into our store anytime to see our full
inventory. 
 
This package includes:
Andare GE-II Violin
Totally hand-crafted European violin. (5+ years aged wood) Deluxe Oblong Case
Lightweight, with pockets and suspension padding Carbon Fiber or Deluxe Brazilwood Bow
Excellent balance, pulls more sound than most bows Dominant or Zyex Strings
The legendary choice of professionals worldwide Wittner Tailpiece
Wittner tailpieces have many advantages. Less string breakage, much easier
tuning, less vibration and buzzing, better preservation of harmonic overtones,
and correct placement of the playable part of the string. One-Year Warranty
Ask for details A Value of over $1500!
Package
Price: $895
or Rent-to-Own as low as $25/month
 
This package includes:
Mahler Violin -
Hand-fitted ebony pegs, German Wittner Tailpiece, Hand-rubbed oil finish, Expertly
graduated for proper tone, Dominant or Zyex Strings, Custom set-up for
Utah Climate Deluxe Carbon Graphite Bow Oblong Canvas-Covered Case Jade Rosin A Value of over $795!
Package
Price: $595
Better than mail-order prices!
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 CARLOS
WALLIN VIOLIN V100
- Completely hand made, utilizing
properly seasoned tonewoods.
- Hand rubbed, soft
satin varnish.
- Spruce top, maple back, ribs,
and neck, with hand inlaid purfling.
- Graduated top and back for excellent
sound projection for this price point.
- A limited number of fractional
violins are available. Please inquire for current inventory.
LIST PRICE: $1495
SALE PRICE: $995
RENT to OWN: $35/month*
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 FRANK
DENTI VIOLIN V200
- An advanced level instrument
with clean hand work by Los Angeles Stringed Instruments.
- Conservative, lightly antiqued,
Italian style varnish.
- Even grained spruce top, with
moderately flamed maple back, ribs and scroll.
- Distintive, well balanced tone,
an outstanding value at this price level.
- A limited number of fractional
violins are available. Please inquire for current inventory.
LIST PRICE: $1995
SALE PRICE: $1295
RENT to OWN: $45/month*
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 DAVIDOFF
VIOLIN V280
- Meticulously graduated for a rich,
sensitive tone.
- An advanced level instrument, completely
hand crafted by Los Angeles Stringed Instruments.
- Carefully selected, fully aged tonewoods.
- Fully shaded , heavy antique varnish
in the “old instrument” style.
- Distintive, hand carved boxwood pegs,
tailpiece and chinrest, ebony fingerboard.
LIST PRICE: $2495
SALE PRICE: $1495
RENT to OWN: $50/month*
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 THOMAS
KRAFFT VIOLIN V300
- Expertly hand-crafted by Los Angeles
Stringed Instruments.
- Select spruce top, seasoned maple
back with refined craftsmanship.
- Italian - style, modern varnish,
hand rubbed for a rich luster.
- Meticulously graduated for a powerful,
refined sound.
LIST PRICE: $2495
SALE PRICE: $1695
RENT to OWN: $50/month*
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 BILL
LUCCHINI VIOLIN V380
- Artistically hand-crafted
- Well chosen Supreme quality spruce
with a highly figured, well seasoned maple back
- Precisely tuned plates for maximum
sound projection
- Produces a wide range of tonal colors,
balanced power and an appealing, rich sound, with balanced
overtones
- Hand applied softly shaded multi-layer
varnish.
LIST PRICE: $2995
SALE PRICE: $1995
RENT to OWN: $65/month*
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 GIL
CLARK VIOLIN V600
- Hand-Crafted By Los Angeles Stringed
Instruments
- The finest, well seasoned, and select
aged tonewoods
- Artistically hand graduated for
a balanced, resonant sound with rich overtones
- Expertly hand varnished in a conservative
antique-style for maximum tonal projection
- Careful attention to all details
by our most experienced craftsmen.
LIST PRICE: $3995
SALE PRICE: $2995
RENT to OWN: $105/month*
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 EASTMAN
VIOLIN VL615
- Handcrafted
from
European
tonewoods
- Exceptional
warm & rich
tone
- Available
in
1/8,
1/4
and
1/2
sizes
LIST
PRICE:
$1295
SALE PRICE: $995
RENT to OWN: $35/month*
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 MAHLER
VIOLIN 80
- Great
sound
- Affordable
price
- Available
in
1/10,
1/8
and
1/4
sizes
LIST
PRICE:
$795
SALE PRICE: $595
RENT to OWN: $20/month*
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 PYGMALIUS
VIOLIN ST/DV
- Suzuki
teacher's
choice
- Beautiful
sound
- Handcrafted
in
Japan
- Available
in
1/8,
1/4,
1/2 & 3/4
sizes
LIST
PRICE:
$1800
SALE PRICE: $1500
RENT to OWN: $53/month*
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 ANDARE
VIOLIN GAMAII
- Deep,
warm
sound
- Handcrafted
in
Europe
- Available
in
1/16,
1/8 & 1/4
sizes
LIST
PRICE:
$1495
SALE PRICE: $895
RENT to OWN: $42/month*
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 ANTON
RICHTER
VIOLIN 520
- Rich,
full
sound
- Handcrafted
from
superior,
seasoned
tonewoods
- Available
in
3/4,
1/2 & 1/4
size
LIST
PRICE:
$1500
SALE PRICE: $1295
RENT to OWN: $45/month*
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 ANTON
RICHTER
VIOLIN 330
- Responsive,
vibrant,
sound
- Handcrafted
from
aged
tonewoods
- Available
in
1/8,
1/4,
1/2 & 3/4
sizes.
LIST
PRICE:
$895
SALE PRICE: $695
RENT to OWN: $25/month*
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 Although
the exact date the violin was in invented is not known, it is believed
that it was sometime in the early 1500’s. Preceded by many
other string instruments belonging to the lute and guitar family,
the first true violins were made by skilled Italian craftsmen. The
oldest documented violin to have four strings, like the modern violin,
was made in 1555 by Andrea Amati. Other violins, documented significantly
earlier, only had three strings. Other notable early Violin makers
were Guarneri and Stradivari. Stradivari is perhaps the most famous
of all violin makers, known for his “Stradivarius” violins
that are valued in the millions of dollars today. Many modern makers
emulate his style and violin pattern in their own instruments.
Unaltered for centuries, the violin continues to
be one of the most played and recognized orchestral instruments. Today
it continues to emerge in new musical settings from rock and roll to
country, from contemporary to classical. There is technically no difference between a Violin and
a Fiddle; the two terms are usually used to describe
the type of music the instrument is being used to play. The Violin
is ordinarily referred to as a Fiddle when played as a folk instrument
(though the term "fiddle" may be used informally no matter
what the genre of music). How does the
Violin make its Sound? The body of the violin is a large hollow chamber
that functions as a speaker or amplifier for vibration. The strings
are suspended above the body of the  instrument
by a bridge, a small maple piece of wood secured to the top of the
instrument by the tension of the strings. The vibration from the strings
is transferred through the bridge to the body of the instrument where
the sound is then amplified. Vibration of the strings can be achieved through
two methods:
- Plucking the strings (known
as pizzicato).
- Bowed playing (drawing
a bow across the strings).
The bow is generally made from wood (usually Brazilwood
or Pernambuco), but many modern bows are also made from a variety of
man-made materials such as fiberglass and carbon fiber. The bow is
strung with a ribbon of finely combed horsehair. Rosin (made from tree sap) is applied to the hair
to make it sticky and to create friction between the bow and the strings.
As the bow grips the strings and is drawn across it, they vibrate and
produce sound.
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| WHAT
TO LOOK FOR |
WHAT
TO AVOID |
| Ebony
pegs / fittings |
Painted,
stained or "ebonized" fittings |
| Correctly
planed ebony fingerboards |
Painted
or ebonized fingerboards or Ebony fingerboards with warps,
bumps, or irregularities |
| Well
cured / aged woods (3+ years) |
Green
/ untreated Tonewoods |
| Properly
fit bridges from quality Hard Rock Maple |
Unfit
bridge blanks or poorly fit bridges made from soft woods |
| Quality
strings (Dominant, Pirastro, Jargar, Primm, or D'Addario) |
Thin
wire or steel strings |
| Genuine
Wittner tailpiece |
Immitation "knock-off" tailpieces
made from pot metal or plastic |
| Bows
with genuine Horsehair |
Bows
with synthetic / nylon hair |
| Fiberglass,
carbon fiber, Brazilwood or Pernambuco bows |
Cherrywood,
Willow, or plastic bows |
| Local
shop setup for this climate |
Out-of-the-box
factory setup |
| Instrument
setup to meet or exceed MENC standards |
Improper
or unknown setup specifications |
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What
we recommend
Most Recommended Brands: Kirschnek,
Nagoya Suzuki, Masakichi Suzuki, Anton Richter, Andare, Eastman,
Glaesel, Schroetter, and Roth. These instruments are consistent in
quality and hold up well in our dry Utah climate.
Other Recommended Brands: Knilling,
Schuster, Lewis, Seidel, and Meisel. Some of these companies offer
instruments made in a variety of locations. For the best quality and
reliability, those made in Germany are recommended.
Rent or Buy?
 The
question of renting or buying is a common one for most aspiring musicians
and parents of aspiring musicians. Part of the answer lies in the
commitment level of the individual.
Renting is a convenient way
to use an instrument on a trial basis without the commitment
of ownership. Most rental contracts
are written as “rent-to-own” contracts, giving the renter
the flexibility of renting and returning, or continuing payments
until purchased.
Buying an instrument has definite advantages as well.
Ownership of an instrument creates ownership in developing a talent,
and provides further incentive to work hard and be successful.
Through Summerhays Music Center’s
accommodating trade-up
program, string instruments can generally be traded in for
full value or near full value toward the purchase of larger or upgraded
instruments. This program allows for growth in an instrument that
complements the growth and development of the student. |
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