All Accessories articles – Page 5
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Products October 2022: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold steel viola strings
A new set for viola on the range’s 10th anniversary
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Products October 2022: Schilbach carpenter’s square
The new square is made of aluminium and features lasered markings
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Products September 2022: Dolfinos chin and shoulder rest
A chin and shoulder rest system receives a lightweight makeover
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Products September 2022: BAM Youngster violin case
The range has been updated to fit 1/8- and 1/4-size instruments
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Products September 2022: D’Addario hypoallergenic rosin
A rosin designed to avoid allergic reactions
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Products August 2022: CodaBow Escent carbon-fibre bow
A carbon fibre bow for the young, versatile performer
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Products August 2022: Instrument wax
A wax for cleaning and polishing your instrument
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Being green: Sustainable string playing
Peter Somerford explores the growing market for ethical, sustainable accessories for string players and luthiers, from hardwood and ivory alternatives to a vegan violin made with steamed pear and wild berries
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Products July 2022: Viowiess RZN violin bridge
A 3D-printed bridge offers a more affordable alternative to its wooden counterpart
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Products July 2022: Thomastik-Infeld viola and cello strings
The company’s Dominant Pro range is now available for viola and cello
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Products June 2022: Instrument cover
Colourful fabric bags to protect your violin or viola
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Products June 2022: BAM Bamtech violin case
Bag and case are combined in BAM’s new model
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Overcoming our addiction to tropical hardwoods: the latest alternatives
As ebony and rosewood become endangered, the likes of spruce, maple and boxwood are being scientifically modified to offer luthiers alternatives. Tom Stewart explores the brave new world of sustainable fittings
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String Recycling: New Life from Old Strings
The structure and shape of strings make them difficult and costly to recycle. But that hasn’t stopped some manufacturers from tackling the challenge, and even extracting metal from old strings to use in new ones, writes Tom Stewart
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Products May 2022: Tailpiece weights
Incremental weights affecting sound and projection
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Products May 2022: Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe cello strings
Professional strings for young players that won’t break the bank