New BAM Violin case colours
BAM recently introduced two new colours to existing ranges. Both are now in stock: L’ETOILE contoured violin case in Rose Pink (ET2002XLRO) LA DEFENSE Contoured Violin case in Orange (DEF2002XLO)
DetailsSomerset Bass Weekend 20/10/17 – 22/10/17
There is something for everyone at the Somerset Bass Weekend in October – participator or spectator! A great opportunity to hear two great international bassists in concert. Friday 20 October 2017 GALA CONCERT – Taunton School at 7:30pm: A one-hour concert and reception featuring music by Simon Garcia, David Hayes, Manuel de Falla, Bernard Salles,…
DetailsThe Making of the Stentor Violin
This video, although some years old now, gives a fascinating insight in to the making of a violin and more specifically the making of the Stentor Violin. Stentor Violins are one of our best selling products and we’re assured every time we sell them that the quality which has been developed over 100 years and…
DetailsWhat Rosin should I use?
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…
DetailsCaswells String’s Privilege Card
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…
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Codabow Marquise GS Violin Bow
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…
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Thomastik Versum Cello strings
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…
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Yamaha YEV-104 Electric Violin triumphs at MIA Awards
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…
DetailsAirlines and Instruments
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…
DetailsBow Maintenance and Repair
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…
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