Many of the early Stentor musicians have gone on to teach and play professionally. Of course no one is promising if you buy any one of these Stentor’s that you will go on to be a performer but you certainly will be upping the odds that it could happen! There are several things that influence the quality of tone and sound that a violin produces. The type of wood, length of drying, and crafting processes all influence this. Stentor violins come in a range of quality levels, although they strive to make even the most affordable models with attention to sound quality. Price But it's lot's better than, for example Gewa Pure Violinset HW 4/4, don't enen think about it, it's terrible, tried it. In comparison, the Cremona SV-500 comes with a violin bow made from Brazil wood or Pernambuco. It comes supplied with D’Addario Prelude steel strings, hard shell casing, and violin care items. There are three Stentor models that fall between the beginning instruments and those for more advanced players. I recommend them as a “step-up” instrument for students who have been playing for a while and are looking for an improvement to their beginning model. Stentor Advanced Violins

Stentor 1542 4/4 Violin– This is a great violin that is also well-made and reliable. It has a great look and a great sound. Cello Exam Books Associated Board of Royal Schools (ABRSM) and Trinity College prescribed exam pieces and supporting publications for cello. Please remember that you will need an original copy to take with you into an exam. One of the issues was, there was only one fine tuner (E-string) on this. So I had to fit 3 additional 3 tuners. Upon tuning to Indian classical setting, I found, though it is nice to have fine tuners, it is not necessary, as tuning pegs are so well fitted, it fits tight and does not comes-off the tune.Bow and bowing accessories

At Caswell’s Strings, we have sourced accessories from across the globe to assist you in learning to play a stringed instrument and once you’re proficient at bowing, to make it as comfortable as possible.

Revolutionary products such as the Bow hold Buddie and the Cellophantassist in the bowhold while the Bowzo and HorACE develop a good bowing technique.

Bowgrips such as the Viotech or the best selling Stringvision bowgripalso assist in correct technique, make the bow more comfortable to play and protect your bow.

Don’t forget to keep the Hair of your bow clean with the Old Master bow hair cleaner.

It is a really nice looking violin that has the ideal sound. Stentor has really done a nice job with this violin. The attention to detail is tremendous and it shows. This violin is a great choice. Synthetic Cello bows

Synthetic, or often referred to as Carbon fibre Cello bows (although not all are carbon fibre), are consistent and often comparable to much more expensive wooden cello bows. It is therefore possible to produce a very reliable, balanced and consistent bow for a low price. Synthetic or Carbon Fibre Cello bows are not affected by temperature variations so are an excellent choice if playing outside. It also means they are highly resistant to warping or losing their spring.

Suitable for entry level up to middle grades, the Stentor I range of student violins are a popular teaching instrument, especially with schools and music services.

All hardwood used in making this violin has been dried well and aged adequately to prevent it from warping, and also to maintain the process of keeping the sound produced reliable.

Shoulder rests Violin and Viola Shoulder rests are very personal and what suits one player may not suit another. Many young students start off with the Huber pad or Jegro shoulder pad before moving on to a shoulder rest. Most teachers would then have a preferred option – Kun and Wolf are the long standing favourites but there are now many very good and comfortable alternatives. If you’re undecided and in the area you’re most welcome to spend some time in the shop trying them to find one that suits you.

For violinists looking for a professional quality instrument without the price tag of antique violins, the Stentor Arcadia Violin is the instrument for you. Where Are Stentor Violins Made? Double Bass Exam Books Double Bass Scales, Sight reading and prescribed repertoire books for the Associated Board and Trinity College London. Stentor violins all have similar aesthetics and build, although slight variations are possible on each individual instrument.Do you still have questions? Here are some additional things to consider: How Much Do Stentor Violins Cost? In crafting the violin, the company uses premium quality materials like aged spruce for the top part to ensure good sound transmission, and for the bottom and sides, aged maple is used, mainly because of its durability. Most people that have used this violin have given it 5 stars and have mentioned that it offers clear tones and bright notes. It is a nice affordable option and can be used by both beginners and intermediate users. The Forenza Prima violins are designed to give a student the finest potential start to their music career. Designed with leading string educators in the UK to create a new standard in both quality and value, they integrate technical specification with a precise set up to provide a superior violin

Possibly the best violin within the student models available, Stentor II will definitely meet and exceed the requirements of entry level and even intermediate students. The Stentor Verona Violin is perfect for intermediate or advanced students looking to upgrade their instrument without spending a huge amount of money. This violin is an excellent instrument, and I would recommend it to any advancing student. Stentor Arcadia Violin Bowing and Fingering Aids & Accessories Bowing and fingering Aids & Accessories from Caswells Strings are sourced from across the globe to assist you in learning to play a stringed instrument. Not only are they designed to help you become proficient at bowing, but to make it as comfortable as possible. Revolutionary products such as the Bowhold buddie for violin and the Cellophant for cello assist in the bow hold. The Bowzo and HorACE help to develop a good bowing technique. Bowgrips for violin and cello bows also assist in correct technique while making the bow more comfortable to play and reducing wear on the bow. The best selling Doodle bow is excellent for doing flexibility exercises. Like all of the Stentor violins this violin is made from a solid spruce top and a solid maple bottom.Stentor Conservatoire violins are ideal as a step-up model when moving into intermediate grades. It is very reasonably priced, however, offers you high standard and quality to progress comfortably through your studies. If you are in a situation where you are required to carry two instruments around – a violinand a viola perhaps or two violins if you use one for teaching purposes, it will make your life so much easier to have both in one case.

A double violin or violin/viola combination case is a must for any musician living the hectic lifestyle of the 21st century! Modern combination cases are strong, light and compact, and often can accommodate up to eight bows as well.

It also features a neat and artistic purfling with the scroll remarkably cut. Before it leaves the workshop, each piece undergoes professional set up. The tuning pegs and fingerboard are made of rosewood and the violin includes a quality bridge and alloy tailpiece with four adjusters. The Stentor Arcadia Violin is made in a specialist hand workshop within the Stentor factory, where the most skilled individual workers produce under the close supervision of a master maker, in a traditional luthier’s environment that would be familiar to makers throughout the centuries. The result is a fine instrument with a superior finish and sound. The Messina, Elysia and Arcadia are graded according to the quality and fineness of the tonewoods.