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Cello Bridge Issues

Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass, Instrument Care & Maintenance, Instrument Guides / By Richard Thompson

Fixing a fallen or misaligned cello bridge A cello bridge that is tilting or has fallen over and come is a fairly common problem. But [...]

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Changing Strings on My Violin/Viola/Cello

Instrument Care & Maintenance / By Richard Thompson

How Do I Know When to Change the Strings on My Violin/Viola/Cello? When you make the decision to learn the violin, viola or cello you

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Trumpet & Cornet Valves - How To Oil

Instrument Care & Maintenance, News / By Richard Thompson

A simple guide to oiling your cornet & trumpet valves...

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How To Rosin Your Violin/Viola Bow

Getting Started With Your Instrument, Instrument Care & Maintenance / By Richard Thompson

What is violin/viola Rosin? Rosin is very important on the hair of the bow as it enables the hairs to go across the strings and

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Acoustic Guitar Care & Maintenance

Instrument Care & Maintenance, News / By Richard Thompson

Caring for your acoustic or classical guitar is really very simple, but very important. It will protect the value of your investment, and ensure that

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Flute Care & Maintenance

Instrument Care & Maintenance, News / By Richard Thompson

Looking After Your Flute is Important! Looking after your flute ensures a lifetime of playing and enjoyment. As with anything mechanical, keeping your flute clean

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Looking After Your Violin, Viola or Cello

Instrument Care & Maintenance, News / By Richard Thompson

Introduction - Day-to-day instrument care... Cleaning The effects of Humidity and temperature Strings and Tuning The Set-Up The Bridge Inspecting for Cracks The Pegs The

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Saxophone Care & Maintenance

Instrument Care & Maintenance, Uncategorized / By Richard Thompson

Saxophone Care and Maintenance Taking good care and maintaining your saxophone will prolong the instruments’ lifetime and give greater enjoyment during the learning journey. An

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Flute	Purchase
Jupiter JFL511 Reconditioned	£299
Jupiter JFL700 Reconditioned	£349
Jupiter JFL700 New	£469
Trevor James 10X II Reconditioned	£299
Trevor James 10XE Reconditioned	£349
Trevor James 10XE New	£499
Yamaha YFL211 Reconditioned	£369
Yamaha YFL212 Reconditioned	£499
Yamaha YFL212 New	£649
Jupiter JFL511 Curved Head	£329
Trevor James 10X Curved Head	£379
Yamaha YFL211 Curved Head	£399
Trevor James Cantabile Flute Reconditioned	£749
Yamaha YFL311 & YFL371 Reconditioned	£799

Trumpet/Cornet	Purchase
John Packer JP051 Trumpet - New	£189
John Packer JP051 Trumpet - Reconditioned	£149
John Packer JP171 Cornet - New	£289
John Packer JP171 Cornet - Reconditioned	£249
Elkhart 100TR Trumpet - New	£249
Elkhart 100TR Trumpet - Reconditioned	£199
Jupiter JTR500 Trumpet - New	£489
Jupiter JTR500 Trumpet - Reconditioned	£329
Jupiter JTR300 Trumpet	£239
Jupiter JCR520 Cornet - Reconditioned	£239
Yamaha YTR1335 Trumpet - Reconditioned	£299
Yamaha YTR2335 Trumpet - Reconditioned	£349

Clarinet	Purchase
Jupiter JCL631 Reconditioned	£219
Jupiter JCL700 Reconditioned	£389
Jupiter JCL700 New	£547
Yamaha YCL250 Reconditioned	£299
Yamaha YCL255 Reconditioned	£389
Yamaha YCL255 New	£575
Buffet B12 Reconditioned	£269
Buffet Prodige Reconditioned	£389
Buffet Prodige New	£529
Buffet E11	£649

Violin	Purchase
1/8 Andreas Zeller & Stentor II	Hire Only
1/4 Andreas Zeller & Stentor II	Hire Only
1/2 Andreas Zeller & Stentor II	Hire Only
3/4 Andreas Zeller & Stentor II	Hire Only
4/4 Reconditioned Stentor II Plus (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£169
4/4 NEW Stentor II Plus (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£249
4/4 Reconditioned Stentor Conservatoire Plus(Inc set up, case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£329
4/4 NEW Stentor Conservatoire Plus(Inc set up, case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£389
4/4 Andreas Zeller Plus(Inc set up ,case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£409
4/4 NEW Andreas Zeller Plus(Inc set up, case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£449
4/4 Stentor Messina Plus(Inc set up ,case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£439
4/4 NEW Stentor Messina Plus(Inc set up, case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£525
4/4 Stentor Elysia Plus(Inc set up ,case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£499
4/4 NEW Stentor Elysia Plus(Inc set up, case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£549
4/4 Stentor Arcadia Plus(Inc set up ,case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£499
4/4 NEW Stentor Arcadia Plus(Inc set up, case, P&H bow, shoulder rest, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£549

Cello	Purchase
1/8 Cello	Hire Only
1/4 Cello	Hire Only
1/2 Cello	Hire Only
3/4 Cello	Hire Only
Reconditioned Stentor I 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Prelude Strings & rosin)	£677
Brand New Stentor I 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Prelude Strings & rosin)	£838
Reconditioned Stentor II 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£777
Brand New Stentor II 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£1048
Reconditioned Conservatoire 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£1248
New Conservatoire 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£1748
European 'B' Grade 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£650
European 4/4 Cello	£799

Keyboard	Purchase
Yamaha NP11/12 (Including stand & sustain pedal)	£199
Brand New Yamaha NP12 (Including stand & sustain pedal)	£249
Yamaha NP31/32 (Including stand & sustain pedal)	£299
Brand New Yamaha NP32 (Including stand & sustain pedal)	£359

Acoustic Guitar	Purchase
Yamaha F310	n/a
Yamaha FG700ms	n/a
Epiphone J200	n/a
Alba 1/2	n/a
Alba 3/4	n/a
Admira Almeria 4/4	n/a

Electric Guitar	Purchase
Squier Bullet Stratocaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£199
New Squier Bullet Stratocaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£259
Squier Bullet Telecaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£199
New Squier Bullet Telecaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£259
Epiphone Les Paul Standard (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£450
Squier MINI Bullet Stratocaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£199
New Squier MINI Bullet Stratocaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£259

Drum Kit	Purchase
New Tourtech TT12 With Headphones	£249
Used Tourtech TT12 With Headphones	£199
New Tourtech TT12 With PSm5 Monitor	£379
Used Tourtech TT12 With PSm5 Monitor	£318

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