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Evah Pirazzi Gold 4/4 gold G Set of violin strings

Manufacturers Description Evah Pirazzi Gold strings have a core made from a modern synthetic multifilament fibre. brilliant, golden tone full-bodied and big sound from the very bottom to the top of the register a wide range of sound colors The great dynamic range allows skilled players to explore confidently both the finest nuances of quiet passages and create powerful sonorities when playing close to the finger-board or using a strong bow arm. instant response throughout the complete dynamic range very short break-in time, even shorter than Evah Pirazzi and Obligato excellent tuning stability absolutely insensitive to variations in temperature and humidity Stainless Steel E-string: It has an excellent response and generates a refined and smooth sound right to the very top of the register. G-silver – Very dynamic sound which emphasizes a more brilliant tone G-gold – Wound with a pure gold wire it offers a round and full tone Violinmaker's recommendation: "The 'Evah Pirazzi gold' violin string is a very refined yet brilliant powerful sounding string for the intermediate and professional player. Great response, great tuning stability. I recommend to use the whole set. I love those strings on either old violins or newly handmade violins." Please click on the photo to see more statements on ‘Evah Pirazzi Gold’ strings on the Pirastro website Read the full article

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Exceptional 3/4 Size Istvan Nemez (Stefan Nemes) Violin – Immaculate Condition, Big Warm Sound, Professional Setup

Overview Offered here is a beautifully crafted 3/4 size violin labeled Istvan Nemez (also known as Stefan Nemes), a Hungarian maker active in Budapest during the 1930s and later in London. Nemez was a direct descendant of the legendary Samuel Nemessanyi, inheriting his tools, patterns, and a rich family tradition of violin making. This instrument dates from his early career in Kispest, Budapest, as indicated by the original label: *Nemez istvan / Hengezeb keszitom / Kispest / Szent Imre hercegent 102* Nemez studied under Robert Laumann and later became head repairer for Cyril Woodcock in London. Instruments by this maker are respected for their honest craftsmanship, excellent materials, and surprisingly powerful sound. They rarely appear on the market, and this 3/4 size example is a particular gem. Condition – Immaculate This violin is in exceptional condition for its age. There are no open cracks, open seams, or repairs. The original varnish is beautifully preserved with only the lightest, normal signs of respectful use. The fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle, and endpin are all in excellent working order. This instrument has clearly been cared for by knowledgeable players and technicians. Sound – Big, Warm, and Resonant Despite its 3/4 size, this violin produces a surprisingly large, rich, and warm tone that projects well and fills a room. It has none of the thin or boxy qualities sometimes found in fractional instruments. The sound is complex, resonant, and responsive across all strings, with a particularly sweet and singing upper register. It offers a mature, full-bodied voice that will inspire advancing students and delight experienced players seeking a compact instrument. Setup – Premium Ilja Grawert & Pirastro Obligato This violin has been professionally set up to the highest standard by Ilja Grawert (a respected name in violin setup and restoration). The deluxe setup includes: - Carefully fitted bridge, soundpost, pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest to optimize playability and tone. - Pirastro Obligato strings – known for their warm, rich, complex sound with excellent projection and quick response. These strings complement the violin's natural warmth perfectly, adding depth and polish. The action is comfortable, the strings respond easily, and the instrument is ready to play immediately. Who Is This Violin For? - Advancing young players (approximately ages 8–14 or smaller-framed adults) who have outgrown beginner instruments and need a 3/4 size with professional character. - Adult players seeking a high-quality, warm-sounding for very small hand size. - Collectors of Hungarian violins or the Nemessanyi/Nemez family tradition. Specifications at a glance: - Size: 3/4 - Maker: labeled Istvan Nemez (Stefan Nemes), Kispest (Budapest), circa 1930s–1940s - Condition: exceptional – no open cracks, repairs, or issues - Sound: Big, warm, resonant, mature - Setup: Ilja Grawert deluxe setup - Strings: Pirastro Obligato - Label: Original vintage Hungarian label present Price & Contact Please contact me for price and shipping options. Serious inquiries welcome. The violin can be seen and tried by appointment. Read the full article

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5 String Studio Cello - Hybrid Baroque & Modern – Spruce/Maple – Larsen Strings – C-G-D-A-E Tuning

Overview Presenting a remarkable 2025 instrument from the workshop of Ilja Grawert, violin maker: a 5-string studio cello designed to bridge two worlds. Whether you perform historical baroque repertoire with gut strings or demand a modern concert setup, this cello delivers exceptional versatility without compromise. Materials & Craftsmanship - Top: Northern hemisphere spruce, fine grain - Back & ribs: Northern hemisphere maple, fine grain, featuring a beautiful baroque-style drawing - Varnish: Elegant antiqued finish – aged appearance, fully protective - Fingerboard: Wider than standard to comfortably accommodate the fifth string Tuning & Stringing (Current Setup) - Tuning: C – G – D – A – E (traditional cello range plus a high E string) - Strings installed: Larsen strings, including the Larsen cello E string – brilliant, responsive, and stable - Alternate tunings possible: - F – C – G – D – A (extended lower range) - Tuning in fourths (custom order) Sound & Playability - Tonal character: Great power and carrying capacity, yet warm and vocal – not harsh or brittle - Versatility: - With gut strings → authentic baroque cello piccolo or five-string violoncello - With current Larsen strings → modern soloist and chamber music instrument - Response: Even across all five strings, no weak spots due to the wider fingerboard design Who Is This For? - Baroque cellists seeking a period-authentic 5-string instrument - Modern cellists exploring extended range (E string for melodic top lines) - Improvisers, folk, or jazz cellists wanting flexible tuning options - Collectors of contemporary maker instruments (Ilja Grawert, 2025) Condition New, 2025 build. Fully set up and play-tested. What’s Included - 5-string cello by Ilja Grawert (2025) - Larsen strings (including Larsen E) – currently installed - (Optional: add baroque gut string set at extra cost) Read the full article

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Exceptional 3/4 Size Istvan Nemez (Stefan Nemes) Violin – Immaculate Condition, Big Warm Sound, Professional Setup

Overview Offered here is a beautifully crafted 3/4 size violin labeled Istvan Nemez (also known as Stefan Nemes), a Hungarian maker active in Budapest during the 1930s and later in London. Nemez was a direct descendant of the legendary Samuel Nemessanyi, inheriting his tools, patterns, and a rich family tradition of violin making. This instrument dates from his early career in Kispest, Budapest, as indicated by the original label: *Nemez istvan / Hengezeb keszitom / Kispest / Szent Imre hercegent 102* Nemez studied under Robert Laumann and later became head repairer for Cyril Woodcock in London. Instruments by this maker are respected for their honest craftsmanship, excellent materials, and surprisingly powerful sound. They rarely appear on the market, and this 3/4 size example is a particular gem. Condition – Immaculate This violin is in exceptional condition for its age. There are no open cracks, open seams, or repairs. The original varnish is beautifully preserved with only the lightest, normal signs of respectful use. The fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle, and endpin are all in excellent working order. This instrument has clearly been cared for by knowledgeable players and technicians. Sound – Big, Warm, and Resonant Despite its 3/4 size, this violin produces a surprisingly large, rich, and warm tone that projects well and fills a room. It has none of the thin or boxy qualities sometimes found in fractional instruments. The sound is complex, resonant, and responsive across all strings, with a particularly sweet and singing upper register. It offers a mature, full-bodied voice that will inspire advancing students and delight experienced players seeking a compact instrument. Setup – Premium Ilja Grawert & Pirastro Obligato This violin has been professionally set up to the highest standard by Ilja Grawert (a respected name in violin setup and restoration). The deluxe setup includes: - Carefully fitted bridge, soundpost, pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest to optimize playability and tone. - Pirastro Obligato strings – known for their warm, rich, complex sound with excellent projection and quick response. These strings complement the violin's natural warmth perfectly, adding depth and polish. The action is comfortable, the strings respond easily, and the instrument is ready to play immediately. Who Is This Violin For? - Advancing young players (approximately ages 8–14 or smaller-framed adults) who have outgrown beginner instruments and need a 3/4 size with professional character. - Adult players seeking a high-quality, warm-sounding for very small hand size. - Collectors of Hungarian violins or the Nemessanyi/Nemez family tradition. Specifications at a glance: - Size: 3/4 - Maker: labeled Istvan Nemez (Stefan Nemes), Kispest (Budapest), circa 1930s–1940s - Condition: exceptional – no open cracks, repairs, or issues - Sound: Big, warm, resonant, mature - Setup: Ilja Grawert deluxe setup - Strings: Pirastro Obligato - Label: Original vintage Hungarian label present Price & Contact Please contact me for price and shipping options. Serious inquiries welcome. The violin can be seen and tried by appointment. Read the full article

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Cello 7/8 size New Studio Instrument

One of my current projects is to build this beautiful studio cello. It is a 7/8 size, which is a very good size for cellists with smaller hands or those who love to have the ease of playing combined with the strong sound of a full size cello. The current photos are of a previous one and will be updated as work progresses. If you are interested in pre-purchasing an instrument like this please contact me on [email protected] . There is now a preparation time of a minimum of 6 month. On these photos I am preparing to fit the bass bar. The bass bar is the bracing on the inside of the top plate for support and the spreading of the vibrations over the whole top-plate. The advantage of a pre-purchase order is that you can take some influence on certain parts of the cello like choosing your own, tuning pegs, strings, tail-piece, strings and sometimes even the colour can be customised . By choosing a playing style, and personal preference in tonal character as well as answering a few short questions about hand size and body size we will ensure a perfect fit for you. Even as a 7/8 cello. https://www.grawert.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/7-8cello-fleur-de-lis-short.mp4 Set yourself apart… and play one of these beautiful instruments The studio cello has been a highly successful line of celli from Ilja Grawert - Violinmaker's shop over the last two decades. Built upon a highly customisable body, the studio cello always outperforms many pre-configured celli 'of the shelf'. They are hand crafted after the model of famous Italian, French and German makers and are all varnished with varnishes made with old traditional violin varnish recipes. Through my unique and extensive knowledge of how the sound of a violin works I fine tune the instruments sound to a beauty usually only found in much more expensive instruments. Now available: choosing your own, tuning pegs, strings, tail-piece, strings and sometimes even the colour can be customised . By choosing a playing style, and personal preference in tonal character as well as answering a few short questions about hand size and body size we will ensure a perfect fit for you. Even as a 7/8 cello. Set yourself apart... and play one of these beautiful instruments All at a price starting from $8995 As these celli are needing a lot of customisations, love and attention there is an approximate waiting period of 6-8 weeks. Violins and viols are also available. Double basses are in preparation Current order info: please contact us directly on 0437 88 2468 or through the contact Form to make customisations to this exceptional instrument Read the full article

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What the manufacturer says: We have always taken the time to explore the technical opportunities and possibilities in pursuit of the perfect process and combination of the finest materials. But the critical component has always been you. We work with musicians in string development as an essential phase of the Larsen process. Working with you to discover the soul of your instrument. Our solid steel core Cello range is completed by an E string. This string is wound using precision rolled aluminium. At Larsen Strings we make every effort to ensure that our strings are of the highest quality with the consistently unique Larsen sound. Our A and D strings are wound with a special precision rolled stainless steel flat wire. Meanwhile, the G and C strings are wound with tungsten, providing a deep, warm and focused sound with great power and personality. All four strings are offered in tensions soft, medium and strong. Violinmaker's opinion: "As a cellist myself I really like the Larsen strings the best out of all cello strings I tried. The different varieties ensure a good match for most cellos. Usually after I finish a cello I start with the original standard set and if needed change some of the strings either to solo, or to strong or soft. Basically every string has 9 different sound varieties. The warmth yet powerful strings are easy speaking, feel good under the left hand fingers and hold the tuning well. They are a long lasting string sound wise. Only sometimes I mix them with Spirocore silver or tungsten C & G." Please click on the image to be send to the Larsen Website for more Testamonials Raphael Wallfisch ...Cello Soloist "I find that the wonderful qualities of Larsen strings, that are depth, brilliance and flexibility in all ranges of the cello greatly enhance each instrument’s inherent qualities. The recent spectacular developments reflected in the Magnacore® strings put Larsen in a class of their own!" Read the full article

The Soundpost...Soul of the cello

Fitting the soundpost in a cello or other bowed instrument is such a delicate matter and musicians often ask how I can set and fit it inside the instruments body. Here is some rare footage of the sound post setting process filmed from the inside as well… ...perfect fit to the inner surface...with the right tension...in the best position ...gives the instrument an even, beautiful & carrying sound🎻❤️ Read the full article

7/8 Studio Cello June 24 Update No 10

The cello is nearly finished now. I just prepared and glued the fingerboard, saddle and nut. Next will be the tuning pegs, the endpin, tailpiece, the bridge and soundpost...basically the whole Ilja Grawert deluxe set up I cannot wait to finish setting up the cello and hear it's beauty 🎻❤️ Read the full article

7/8 Studio Cello May 2024 Update No 8

Varnishing a cello needs sun...I woke up in the morning and saw there was sun, finally after nearly 5 month of rain. Straight in the workshop I started the varnish layer process. There are many more layers of colouration and glasing. This beautiful cello will be of dark antique colour. #violinmaking#musicalinstrument#violintutorial#celloshorts#cellolove#cellomusic#cellomaker#cellomaking#bespokecello#bespoke#violinmaker#celloplayer#cello#cellos#violoncello#celloaustralia Read the full article

7/8 Studio Cello May 2024 Update No 9

The beautiful cello is getting closer and closer to be finished. Some protective varnish and some French polishing finishes the varnish process. Now it has to dry for a few weeks and then I can set it up and play…wonderful music with a wonderful cello before it goes to the customer who I made it for…🎻 Read the full article

7/8 Studio Cello May 2024 Update No 7

Finally it stopped raining a bit so I could start the varnishing process of the beautiful cello. The ground varnish coat has the purpose to seal the pores of the timbers, making it more stable and resistant to humidity changes. As well as preventing pigments from the colour varnish coats to soak into the wood. The golden 'Fleur De Liz' painting starts above the ground coat and will be repeated on each subsequent layer of pigment to then at the end adding shading and colour texture. I need very fine brushes and a steady hand to paint such fine detail. The reflection in the moving light on the flamed maple wood is just fantastic... Read the full article

7/8 Studio Cello April 2024 Update No 6

After the neck has been fitted and the back glued on it is now time to cut and shape the neck, first with a gouge forward the neck root and then with my carving knife, thumb planes, rasp files and finally sandpaper first rough and then fine grid. Then the outside of the cello needs smoothening and making the surface all beautiful and soft with a scraper. That part of the work is very important and usually takes days to complete. Read the full article

7/8 Studio Cello April 2024 Update No 5

7/8 Studio Cello April 2024 Update No 5 Now it is time to fit the neck into the body, which is done mainly with a very sharp chisel. After hours of fitting, making sure that the neck is perfectly fitted, lined up with the f-holes and with the proper projection, I glued the neck and left it clamped overnight. then the back plate needs to be glued on. After the glue is dried this is the first time where I can hear the sound of the whole body assembled...beautiful resonance... Read the full article

7/8 Studio Cello April 2024 Update No 4

In this update I am checking the flexibility of the plates, measure the thickness, balance the plates and then finally it is time to apply the special 'Ilja Grawert sound system' which is naturally my trade secret. This will give the cello its beautiful, warm but still carrying tone like you usually only find in old instruments. Then I glue the top plate onto the sides Read the full article

7/8 Studio Cello April 2024 Update No 3

After the bass bar has been fitted and glue it now needs to be shaped that it can fulfil its purpose or spreading the deep sounds as fast as possible over the whole top plate and act as a support for the high pressure from the bridge onto the top plate. Then it is time to roughly adjust the thickness on the inside of the back plate. Read the full article

7/8 Studio Cello March 2024 Update No2

In this update I continue to work on the thickness of the top plate in a finer way with a very sharp scraper, cleaning the inside to get ready for the bass bar. Finding the right place for the bass bar inside the top plate is very important to the sound. At this step I determine the length, width and exact position. In the second part you'll see the preparation, fitting and glueing of the bass bar. The Preparation is mainly done with a long plane working it to the required thickness. and the fitting then will be done with the finely sharpened and adjusted flat thumb plane and very soft chalk. When everything fits perfectly the chalk is removed with a dry brush and I do a trial clamping of the bass bar, so I know which lamps to put where and how to adjust them for this specific cello. Read the full article

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