Accessories for Violin Family Instruments



Last updated 13th May 2010

Here you will find such items as shoulder rests, rosin, tuners, mutes and stands, plus prices for bow rehairing. The items listed are the ones that I try to keep in stock. Prices were correct at the last update but are subject to change without notice, and include VAT at the current rate where applicable. I can also get a range of items that I don’t stock, and I also keep used items if they are unusual or interesting and are in good condition, so it’s always worth calling if there is something you need.

To order, phone or email me. I will make arrangements to get the items to you (by post if possible) and will send you an invoice for them, plus postage (or carriage) at cost. Then you send me a cheque within 14 days. If you wish to pay by credit card, please email me and I will arrange a Paypal e-invoice. All prices include VAT at the current rate where appropriate.




Shoulder Rests

  • Huber (foam pad. Suitable for small size violins ... £3.80
  • Jegro copy (Chinese), 4/4 & 1/2 size ... £4.85
  • FOM ME (Korean Kun copy, 4/4, 1/2 and 1/8 size) adjustable, folding feet ... £9.50
  • Gransen (Korean Kun copy, 4/4 only) adjustable, folding feet ... £12.50
  • Max (Korean Kun copy, 4/4, 3/4 & 1/4 sizes) adjustable ... £12.00
  • Kun Original (4/4 size) adjustable ... £28.50
  • Kun Collapsible (4/4 size) adjustable ... £31.25
  • Play On Air (inflatable pad) ... £24.70
  • Resonans for violin, height 1 ... £9.65
  • Resonans for viola, height 1 ... £11.90
  • FOM wooden base, adjustable ... £17.50
  • Viva La Musica (purple, green, blue or black)
    • 4/4 size ... £17.50
    • 1/2 size ... £15.80
  • Viva La Musica Compact (4/4 only, folding feet, colours as above) ... £19.30
  • Wolf Forte Primo ... £23.50
  • Wolf Forte-Secondo adjustable (4/4) ... £23.50
  • Wolf Forte-Secondo adjustable for viola . £25.50
  • Replacement rubbers for Wolf shoulder rests (set of 4) ... £5.85
  • Replacement feet for Wolf shoulder rests (set of 2, includes rubbers).. £8.50
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Tuners etc.

  • Violin pitch pipes ... £3.75
  • John Walker tuning fork, 'A' ... £7.15
  • IntelliTuner clip-on chromatic electronic tuner . £25.00
  • IntelliTuner digital Metronome / chromatic tuner ... £20.00
  • Intelli clip on microphone (for tuners, etc.).. £ 5.50
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Mutes

  • Violin, ebony, three prong... £1.50
  • Viola, ebony, three prong..... £1.85
  • Violin/ viola, Tourte model, rubber... £1.40
  • 'Cello, Tourte model, rubber... £4.35
  • Violin, Roth-Sihon model... £2.60
  • Violin, Ultra Practice, rubber... £4.75
  • Viola, Ultra Practice, rubber..... £5.20
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Rosin

  • Unbranded, light or dark ... £2.00
  • Hidersine 3V ... £2.00
  • Hidersine 6V (black, for violin) ... £2.90
  • Hidersine 6C (black, for Cello) ... £2.90
  • AB 1 (Violin) ... £2.85
  • AB 2 ('cello) ... £2.85
  • Szigeti (multi-purpose) ... £2.50
  • Hill Dark (Violin) ... £5.00
  • Tartini mini (violin) ... £7.50
  • Eugene Cruft (double bass) ... £2.20
  • Hiderpaste (peg paste) ... £2.15
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Stands

  • Folding music stand (black, red, blue, yellow) ... £13.00
  • Professional music stand, black, strong shaft, detachable head ..... £30.00
  • Wooden music stand, Walnut effect head and feet, adjustable metal shaft ... £72.50
  • Violin / viola stand, folding, bow holder ... £15.80
  • 'Cello / Bass stand, folding, adjustable height . £36.35
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PICKUPS

I have been experimenting with pickups for some while (though I won't claim to have tried them all)! Most piezo pickups fit in the bridge and don't get the full sound of the violin. The microphone systems give a much truer sound but feed back like crazy when the monitors are turned up! Almost all of them need a jack socket attaching to the violin.

For those who need high volume a piezo system is best. The Headway 'Band' is the best I have found. It uses two separate pickups and straps round the violin, fastening to itself. It takes about five seconds to fit or remove! The jack socket is integral. The only downside is that it looks a bit ugly when it's on the violin.

Price £115.00

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Bow Re-Hairing

Ordinary grade hair is suitable for all bows. The 'de-luxe' grade is specially sorted for straightness and evenness, and is also a more even colour. All hair is from mares' tails as, at the moment, I cannot get stallion hair. I can normally turn bows around in 5 working days. If you need a quicker return, please contact me as cannot guarantee this at all times. I post bows first class Recorded Delivery unless otherwise requested.
  • Ordinary grade white (violin / viola) ... £25.00
  • Ordinary grade white ('cello) ... £27.00
  • 'De-Luxe' white hair (violin / viola) . £30.50
  • 'De-Luxe' white hair ('cello) ... £33.00
  • Incredihair (TM) artificial hair for violin ... £37.60

For prices for bass bow re-hairing, please call. Black Hair is available.

Every effort will be made to hold to the above prices. However, all prices are subject to change without notice. Please
contact me to check the latest prices.