The latest from leading orchestral brands including Hidersine, Thomastik-Infeld, J. Thibouville-Lamy, CodaBow, Dörfler, P. Hoyer, W. E. Hill & Sons & more.

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Hidersine Reserve21 Premium Rosin for Violin & Cello

Exquisite handmade rosin, enriched with British Beeswax

15/09/2021
Based upon a revolutionary new production technique and using only the finest ingredients, Hidersine Reserve21 is an exquisite handmade rosin for violin and cello. Among the ingredients are WW-grade Brazilian resins and British beeswax, which when carefully combined deliver a fabulously low-dust, high grip playing experience.
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J.Thibouville-Lamy – Reborn for the 21st century

Premium violin, viola and cello bows drawing upon some of the most respected archetiers of French bow-making history

03/06/2021
Founded in 1861 in Mirecourt, France, the Thibouville-Lamy company firmly established itself as one of the most influential and important musical manufacturers of its day, producing 150,000 instruments annually with a staff of around 1000 craftspeople.
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New Violin Outfits from Hidersine

Inspired by celebrated designs and patterns from the most respected and skilled master luthiers throughout history

29/04/2021
Inspired by celebrated designs and patterns from the most respected and skilled master luthiers throughout history
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DOMINANT PRO strings from Thomastik-Infeld

... their latest orchestral string revolution

22/02/2021
Developed to expand upon the possibilities of existing DOMINANT strings, DOMINANT PRO is not aimed to change the basic character of DOMINANT, but rather to offer an additional, contemporary repertoire of strings.
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Hidersine Orchestral launch first Viola rosin

New addition to Hidersine’s established and leading international rosin range

10/07/2020
Launching in the year that Hidersine Orchestral celebrate their 130th anniversary, their new viola rosin is – like all Hidersine rosin - manufactured in their UK workshops and draws upon Mr Hidersine’s original rosin recipes and hand-pouring techniques to create a new wax and resin blend perfect for violas.
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New music cases from Montford

Available in six classic colours & aimed at students and professional musicians

20/11/2018
Available in six classic colours, Montford music cases are manufactured from high-quality leatherette with an embossed, original Montford crest on the front opening flap.
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New Thomastik-Infeld ‘Alphayue’ Viola & Cello strings

Designed with new and student players in mind...

20/03/2018
Thomastik-Infeld are delighted to announce the immediate UK availability of their new ‘Alphayue’ viola and cello strings in full size and ¾ size options.
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