Beginner Instruments
It should be noted that there are many different opinions about what constitutes a beginner instrument. For clarity, we explain that the beginner instruments here are what we have found are best suited to the new student in maximizing their chances of having a good experience in their first year or two of study.
Our violins, violas and cellos are not economy items that look like violin family instruments. Economy products of the ultra low priced variety range from mostly playable to exceptionally bad. We do not sell these violin look-a-likes because we are committed to player success and providing our customers with an excellent product for a decent price. We are already busy with look-a-likes that are brought to us for repairs. Frequently these repairs eclipse the price paid. While many products in the modern world are now available for highly discounted prices, real violins, violas and cellos simply cannot be created for an ultra-low price for one reason: time and skilled hand work must be used. Factory made, machine-cut instruments cannot be made well enough to allow a person to learn and play well.
The Difference Is In the Details
If you are unsure of your child's long term commitment but you still want a nice instrument for them to explore, we recommend our outstanding rental program instruments, most of which are chosen from instruments listed on this page. These beginner instruments are easy to play, have a clear, quality sound and inspire students who have them. "I love the sound of my new violin, thank you!" - phone call from E., age 8, 4th year student, playing an All Strings Attached standard rental 1/4 size violin after turning in her previous instrument to another store. This type of call is why we are here, and why we stand by the quality of our instruments.
Beginner Violins & Violas
The Gewa Company is based in Germany and applies Old World traditions of quality to internationally made instruments and accessories.
The Gewa Ideale violins, violas and cellos are well known among our customers for their excellent quality and sound for the price. These instruments have good, clear projection and durable varnishes for the beginning player.
Available in all sizes from 1/8 and up. Violin: $399
Available in sizes from 13-16.5 inches. Viola: $499
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From the Howard Core Company in Alabama comes the Johannes Kohr line of student instruments, all hand carved and perfect for the new student who needs an excellent quality instrument at a reasonable price. This violin is professionally adjusted for ease of play and is a superb choice for the beginning player. This violin does exactly what it is intended for: gives each student the best opportunity to really explore and excel as a new player. Most of our rental fleet are Johannes Kohr K500s for this reason. The outfit includes a real wood bow, sturdy case with music pocket, rosin and is outfitted with D'Addario Pro'Arte strings.
Viola: Call for price.
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL: K500 Violin Outfits are on SALE in the month of August.
This 4/4 violin with real Wood Bow and rectangular case is just $399 and still qualifies for our Purchase Credit Program. If you need a full size violin for your student and want to purchase, Now Is The Time!
Original Price was $635.
4/4 VIOLIN ONLY - While supplies last. Also available as rental.
Purchase your specially priced Johannes Kohr K500P 4/4 Violin outfit online through Paypal. No Paypal account necessary. We will ship it to your door, carefully packaged and ready to play, or pick it up at the shop. This incredible offer is while supplies last. Please note that this is for full size violins only. If you need to determine the correct size, Visit our Parents page, send an e-mail to info@allstringsattached.net, or call us at 866-291-0321.
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Beginner Cellos
Beginning level cellos and basses are normally made with laminated wood in the back, sides and top (front). This is done to bring down the cost and increase durability. Unfortunately there is also a price to be paid in sound quality, as laminated woods do not resonate as well as solid woods.
Some cellos and basses can be purchased with a solid spruce top, with laminate in the back and sides, or “fully carved”, where the instrument has solid wood throughout. Almost all music store rentals are entirely laminated wood cellos. We prefer students to at least have a solid top cello or bass, and recommend fully carved for purchases.
The Johannes Kohr K40CP offers an excellent sound with its solid spruce top and laminate back and sides. Available in ¼. ½, ¾, and full size. Cello: $1199
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The Gewa Ideale Cello is a fully carved cello with wonderful, full tone that students love to play.
Available in ¼. ½, ¾, and full size. Cello: $1299
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Please call for more information or send us an e-mail through our Contact Us page.