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We are careful when choosing what lines of orchestra instruments we will sell. Many of the inexpensive imports will not even stay in tune! That's why we only carry quality lines of hand made instruments.
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Howard Core & Co., Inc. was founded by Howard and Myrna Core in New York in 1976. In late 1977 it was moved to Alabama. In 2001, Howard Core Company LLC was formed, with Alex Weidner and Howard Core as partners, which insured the future of the firm. The Howard Core Company brands, such as Johannes Köhr, have attained a reputation for honest value and excellence.
View the entire Howard Core Company line at www.howardcore.com.
Scott Shu-kun Cao is listed among the best-known contemporary violin makers in the world. His instruments are currently in the hands of soloists, famous professional players and collectors. For their tonal quality, Scott's instruments are renowned. For over ten years, Scott Cao has been copying famous violin models. Due to his vast experience, Scott Cao can individually tailor make instruments for any player's tonal requirements. He can vary one particular violin model to meet your preference of tone. For example, if you need a darker powerful tone, Scott can make a "Cannon" del Gesu Guarneri or a "Soil" Strad copy. If you prefer a sweet, clear and open tone, Scott can make a "Kreisler" del Gesu Guarneri or a "David Oistrakh" Strad.
Today, the instrument and bow making workshops of Eastman Strings operate in precisely the same manner as late 19th century European workshops. They have virtually no power tools aside from the band saws used to cut out the necks and the outlines of the tops and backs of instruments. Chisels, knives, gouges, and scrapers, in the hands of outstandingly gifted craftspeople, are the primary tools used to create these modern instruments and bows, using methods centuries old. Thanks to Eastman Strings, string players today have advantages unknown to earlier generations: quality instruments, bows, and cases available world-wide at affordable prices.
View the entire Eastman Strings line at www.eastmanstrings.com.
Clark Kersey is our Violin expert and he is happy to assist you in any way necessary to help make your instrument purchace the right one. If you're considering a very expensive handmade instrument, Clark would be happy to order in 2-4 instruments for you to try before you make the decision to buy one. You can take an instrumet on a one to two day trial basis to evaluate it's performance and tone in your surroundings.