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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. If
you have a particular instrument you're instrument, please call
us to check for in-stock availability. To find out which size
violin you need, ask your teacher, come into the store to be
measured, or click here.
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 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 Choice of Brazilwood or Carbon Fiber Bow
Excellent balance, pulls more sound than most bows Accent Chromatic Tuner One-Year Warranty 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: $995
or Rent-to-Own as low as $30/month
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 The
Jocelin Violin has
Intermediate / Advanced features, at
a Student-level price!
Package includes:
Jocelin
Violin ($395 value)
• Hand-fitted ebony pegs
• Wittner-style tailpiece
• Deep red-brown spirit varnish
• D’Addario Pro-Arté strings
• Deluxe hand-carved French bridge Choice
of Brazilwood or Carbon Fiber Bow
Excellent balance, pulls more sound ($150 value) Deluxe
violin-shaped molded foam case ($100 value)
Package
Price: $595
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 The
Rosalia Violin Package Includes:
Rosalia
Violin ($650 value)
• Handcrafted using select seasoned
tonewoods
• Maple back and sides, spruce top
• Hand-fitted ebony pegs
• Rich medium-brown oil varnish
• Wittner-style tailpiece
• Zyex strings Oblong
case ($250 value)
• Wood shell suspension case for excellent
protection
• Pockets for music and accessories Brazilwood
Bow ($150 value)
• Excellent balance and warm sound
• Genuine horsehair bow Shoulder
Rest & Rosin A Value of over $1000!
Package
Price: $695
or Rent-to-Own as low as $30/month
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 Andare
GA-II violin
- Dark, warm sound
- Handcrafted in Europe
- Select Carpathian spruce top, highly flamed back and
sides
- Beautiful rich red-brown varnish
- Expert setup for advancing players
LIST PRICE: $1995
SALE PRICE: $1295
RENT to OWN: $40/month* |
 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: $1395
RENT to OWN: $45/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: $2295
SALE PRICE: $1995
RENT to OWN: $65/month* |
 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: $60/month*
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 kaufmann
violin
- Excellent handmade intermediate
instrument
- Deep brown subtly antiqued varnish
- Rosewood or ebony
fittings
- Helicore, Zyex or Dominant strings
LIST PRICE: $1495
SALE PRICE: $1195
RENT to OWN: $35/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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 Pygmalius
ST-03
Violin
- Suzuki
Teachers’ Choice
- Handcrafted
by
renowned
Japanese
luthier
- Known
for
its
superior
playability
- Boasts
a
clear,
bold
sound
- Available
in
1/4,
1/2
and
3/4
sizes
- Great
step-up
instrument
for
the
growing
musician!
- Includes
free
case & bow
LIST
PRICE:
$1595
SALE PRICE: $1095
RENT to OWN: $40/month*
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 Ivan
Dunov
Violin
- Model
402
- Hand
crafted
spruce
top
- Beautifully
matched
flamed
maple
back
and
sides
- Full
ebony
trim
- Dominant
strings
- Rich
dark
reddish-brown
finish
- Hand
graduated
top
for
enhanced
tone
quality
LIST
PRICE:
$1430
SALE PRICE: CALL
FOR PRICE
RENT to OWN: $40/month*
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 nagoya
japan
student
violins
- Excellent
instrument
for
beginners
on
a
budget
- Durable
and
consistent
- Professional
setup
to
ensure
young
students’ success
- Dominant
strings
and
Wittner
tailpiece
- Thermoplastic
case
and
fiberglass
bow
included
LIST
PRICE:
$595-795
SALE PRICE: $295-$495
RENT to OWN: $15-$20/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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