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The AcoustaGrip shoulder rest pad was developed specifically to offer professional bowed string players an unsurpassed level of comfort and grip without the awkwardness, discomfort and restriction of movement often associated with traditional shoulder rests.

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Based upon a revolutionary new production technique and using only the finest ingredients, Hidersine Reserve21 is an exquisite handmade rosin for violin and cello. Among the ingredients are WW-grade Brazilian resins and British beeswax, which when carefully combined deliver a fabulously low-dust, high grip playing experience.

Founded in 1861 in Mirecourt, France, the Thibouville-Lamy company firmly established itself as one of the most influential and important musical manufacturers of its day, producing 150,000 instruments annually with a staff of around 1000 craftspeople.

Inspired by celebrated designs and patterns from the most respected and skilled master luthiers throughout history

Developed to expand upon the possibilities of existing DOMINANT strings, DOMINANT PRO is not aimed to change the basic character of DOMINANT, but rather to offer an additional, contemporary repertoire of strings.

Launching in the year that Hidersine Orchestral celebrate their 130th anniversary, their new viola rosin is – like all Hidersine rosin - manufactured in their UK workshops and draws upon Mr Hidersine’s original rosin recipes and hand-pouring techniques to create a new wax and resin blend perfect for violas.

Available in six classic colours, Montford music cases are manufactured from high-quality leatherette with an embossed, original Montford crest on the front opening flap.

Thomastik-Infeld are delighted to announce the immediate UK availability of their new ‘Alphayue’ viola and cello strings in full size and ¾ size options.