Glen Titmus - Glen Titmus Violins, Glen Titmus Dance Caller, Glen Titmus Fiddle Player

This is a list of cases, strings, fittings and accessories that I try to keep in stock at all times. However, due to the whims of manufacturers and wholesalers, I can’t guarantee to have them.If they are out of stock I will normally order them and send them on. If there is a problem, I will let you know.
I can also get a large number of items that I don’t stock, so it’s always worth calling if there is something you need.
For second-hand instruments and bows and books click on the link or back to the main page.

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. For strings, I make a standard charge for postage of 48p for up to three sets (or part sets). If you wish to pay by credit card, please email me.

Last updated 1st February 2008

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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. I have now found two systems that I can recommend.

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

For the best possible sound, a microphone can't be beaten. The 'RIM' system uses a small, high quality hypercardioid microphone which points at the 'f' hole. It comes with a clip which fits in the 'C' bout of the violin. This has to be made to fit the violin, so the system has to be ordered. Delivery time is about one week. The microphone comes with it's own cable with XLR connection to the amp. Again, the system can be fitted or removed in seconds.

Price £195.00

CASES

Lightweight, canvas covered, music pocket,two straps. Violin, all sizes to 1/4. Available in black, green, burgundy, yellow, pink and purple............................. £21.75
Canvas covered plywood for violin, all sizes. Usually blue.................. £28.85
Lightweight, oblong, canvas covered with full length music pocket, two straps, fitted for two bows, string tube, accessory pocket. Available in black, green, burgundy, yellow, pink and purple. Violin, 4/4 only .......................................................£40.00
'Travelite' lightweight, oblong, canvas covered with full-length music pocket, two straps, fitted for four bows. Available in red, green, black. Violin, 4/4 only........... £47.00
Oblong hard case, wood carcase, canvas cover, full length music pocket, two straps, fitted for four bows, string tube. Available in black or sage green. Violin 4/4 only. £87.00
Winter Greenline, German, very lightweight oblong, two straps, fitted for two bows, accessory pocket. Violin, 4/4 and 3/4............................................. £100.00
Canvas covered plywood. Viola, 15" 15.5" or 16".............................. £39.00
Lightweight, canvas covered, music pocket,two straps. Viola, 15.5" and 16.5". Available in black, blue, pink and purple...................................................... £29.00

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STRINGS

Violin (4/4 size, except where indicated otherwise)

Ambassador Monel Wound
- Set £7.00

D'Addario Prelude Steel Cored (4/4 medium and heavy tension and 1/2 sizes available)
- Set £13.50
D'Addario Pro-Arte Perlon cored (4/4 light, medium and heavy, and 1/2 size available)
- Set £20.00
D'Addario Helicore steel cored
- Set £26.50
D'Addario Zyex composite cored
- Set £27.00

Dogal Green (available in 4/4, 1/2 and 1/8 sizes)
- Set £9.50
Dogal Blue
- Set £16.75

Jargar
- Set £37.40

Pirastro Piranito Steel Cored (4/4 and 1/2 size available)
- Set £17.20
Pirastro Chromcor Steel Cored
- Set £23.70
Pirastro Aricore Perlon Cored
- Set £38.70
Pirastro Tonica Perlon cored
- Set £33.60
Pirastro Violino Composite cored
- Set £33.20
Pirastro Flexocor Steel cored
- Set £36.00
Pirastro Eudoxa Gut cored
- Set £46.00
Pirastro Obligato composite cored
- Set £50.00
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi perlon cored
- Set £52.00

Savarez Corelli Crystal perlon cored
- Set £27.75

Thomastik Superflexible Steel rope cored
- Set £25.80
Thomastik Dominant Perlon cored (4/4, 1/2 and 1/4 size, medium & high tension available)
- Set £31.50
Thomastik Spirocore Steel cored
- Set £34.00
Thomastik Vision Perlon cored
- Set £25.25
Thomastik Vision Titanium Solo composite cored
- Set £42.00
Thomastik Infeld Blue perlon cored
- Set £32.50
Thomastik Infeld Red perlon cored
- Set £37.50

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Viola (Strings are suitable for scale length up to 385 mm. Short and long scale strings available to order)

D'Addario Prelude steel cored (12 inch scale also available)
- Set £20.60
D'Addario Pro-Arte perlon cored
- Set £29.50

Dogal Blue
- Set £24.00

Pirastro Piranito steel cored
- Set £31.50
Pirastro Chromcor Steel cored
- Set £33.60

Thomastik Superflexible steel rope cored
- Set £32.00
Thomastik Dominant perlon cored
- Set £53.00

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'Cello (4/4 unless otherwise indicated)

D'Addario Prelude steel cored
- Set £43.50
D'Addario Pro-Arte perlon cored
- >Set £63.00

Dogal Green
- Set £22.00

Jargar
- Set £83.00

Pirastro Piranito steel cored
- Set £53.50

Thomastik Superflexible steel rope cored
- Set £58.70
Thomastik Dominant perlon cored
- Set £88.00

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String Adjusters (Wittner unless otherwise indicated)

Violin, black or chrome, 4/4 or 1/2 size... £1.35
Viola, black or chrome... £1.70
Cello, black... £5.50

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Tailpieces

Violin, plain ebony or rosewood... £4.50
Violin, Wittner ultra lightweight with adjusters... £9.65
Violin, Wittner Alloy with adjusters... £16.25
Violin, Thomastik Alloy with adjusters... £23.90
Viola, plain ebony... £5.50
Viola, Wittner ultra lightweight with adjusters, two sizes... £11.20
Tailgut
- Violin... £1.40
- Viola... £1.60

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Rosin

Unbranded, light or dark ... £1.70
Hidersine 3V ... £2.00
Hidersine 6V (black, for violin) ... £2.40
Hidersine 6V (black, for Cello) ... £2.15
AB 1 (Violin) ... £2.60
AB 2 ('cello) ... £2.85
Szigeti (multi-purpose) ... £2.50
Hill Dark (Violin) ... £4.50
Tartini mini (violin) ... £7.50
Eugene Cruft (double bass) ... £2.20
Hiderpaste (peg paste) ... £2.15

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Chin Rests

Plastic, Strad, Dresden, or Teka pattern (Dresden available in 1/2 size) ... £3.30
Plastic, Guarnerius pattern ... £7.50

Wooden chinrests (rosewood, ebony and boxwood) are available to order in various patterns. Prices start from £13.00

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Shoulder Rests

Huber (foam pad. Suitable for small size violins ... £3.80
Jegro copy (Chinese), 4/4 & 1/2 size ... £4.85
Ransen (Korean Kun copy, 4/4 only) adjustable, folding feet ... £7.50
Max (Korean Kun copy, 4/4, 3/4 & 1/4 sizes) adjustable ... £12.00
Play On Air (inflatable pad) ... £24.70
Resonans for viola, height 1 ... £10.50
FOM wooden base, adjustable ... £17.50
Viva La Musica (red, yellow, 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 ... £21.00
Wolf Forte-Secondo adjustable (4/4) ... £21.00
Wolf Forte-Secondo adjustable for viola . £22.75