Rosin is the resin from conifers – usually Pine (Pinus spp), but Spruce, Fir and Larch have also been used and sometimes in combination. The sticky exudations, which contain turpentine, are tapped off the trees and after various processes become the blocks of rosin we are so familiar with. Many makers are secretive about this…
The Caswells Strings Privilege Card is available to String teachers and Education establishments. The Privilege Card entitles the holder to an overriding discount: Schools and Education establishments: As a holder of the card you can quote the card number in conjunction with your order and a discount will be applied. The code can also be…
Now in stock at Caswells Strings, the new Codabow Marquise GS Violin Bow has years of history behind it! For nearly 10 years, CodaBow, together with master bowmaker Roger Zabinski, has crafted bespoke carbon-fiber bows for private musicians. Some of these exclusive bows emulated historically revered bows (Tourte, Peccatte, Pajeot, Voirin, etc.), some matched the…
Thomastik-Infeld are delighted to report their Versum cello strings are proving popular with leading cellists since their launch at the beginning of 2016. Versum strings feature steel core and multialloy wound A and D strings and spiral core, tungsten/chrome wound G and C strings. In keeping with the complete Thomastik-Infeld string range, they are handmade…
The new Yamaha YEV-104 Electric Violin took the honours this week at the MIA Awards for the Best Bowed product The product looks amazing in a two tone finish – either Black or Natural The Judges comments were: ” we praised the contemporary elegant styling, 5 layered body and framework and the extremely high quality…
I’ve just been reading the latest horror story about Airlines and their seeming inability to accommodate string players on board. This appears to be an ongoing vendetta against Cello players especially, but also Violin and Viola. On the one hand it is understandable that airline security can easily be spooked by a violin case resembling…
The Stick It is important to loosen the hair on your bow after each session – left tensioned, the bow will over time tend to lose its bounce (camber) and possibly warp. Regular use may also affect the bow, but if the bow is worth repairing this can be done by a qualified bowman. Keep…
Playing an Instrument can improve your life The BBC iWonder has a very enlightening article on How Playing an instrument can improve your life. As they say ‘No matter what your age, playing an instrument can have a positive impact on your brain and body’, as well as improve your health. Share this post or…
How to choose your child’s first instrument Choosing your son or daughter’s first musical instrument ought to be easy – but sadly that isn’t the case. These notes, which have been prepared for parents by two companies that specialise in supplying instruments for children and teenagers, might, hopefully, make life a little easier. The most…
Alphayue violin strings now available in fractional sizes The Thomastik Alphayue violin strings which combine an unbeatable price with Thomastik-Infeld quality means you no longer have to settle for solid-steel strings to assure durability. These strings, yes at this price, have an advanced synthetic core which delivers a rich, colourful sound impossible to achieve with…
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