ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – For students advancing beyond their entry level instruments, Sebastian™ has launched two new intermediate violin models that combine quality construction, outstanding aesthetics and affordability: The “London” and “Paris” violin outfits.
“Each instrument is handcrafted and carefully graduated for tone and projection, and reflect careful adjustment for proper playability,” Says Jim Eaton, Vice President of Orchestral Sales and Knilling Product Manager. “Combined with superbly figured tonewoods, attention to detail, and beautifully transparent golden brown finish, Sebastian step-up models not only ensure superior performance, but foster genuine pride of ownership.”
The “Paris” model violins feature gorgeously flamed one-piece maple backs with matching, flamed ribs, neck and scroll, and finely-grained spruce tops, inlaid purfling, and distinctive Parisian eye ebony pegs, ebony nut, fingerboard, saddle and endpin. Attractively shaded golden brown finish highlight the beautiful tonewoods. Interior features fitted corner blocks and lining, and the plates are meticulously graduated to complement the striking instrument.
The “London” model violin features superbly flamed two-piece back with matching ribs, neck and scroll, and even-grained spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony pegs, nut, fingerboard, saddle and endpin. Attractively shaded golden brown finish highlight the beautiful tonewoods. Interior features fitted corner blocks and lining, and carefully graduated plates.
Both Sebastian™ “London” and “Paris” models come with Knilling approved factory adjustment, and include D’Addario Prelude steelcore strings, German Aubert One Star model maple bridge, Guarneri model ebony chinrest, and composite tailpiece with four built-in tuners.
The complete outfit includes a deluxe, oblong case with zippered cover with music pocket, magnetically secured storm flaps, locking center latch, padded handle, multiple shoulder strap rings, and adjustable shoulder straps. The semi-French-fitted interior of the cases are fully lined, with matching lined blanket, four bows holders with bow ribbons, hygrometer and generous lidded accessory compartment. Durable and responsive carbon composite bows include leather thumb grip and wire winding, fully-lined ebony frog with Parisian eye inlay, mother-of-pearl slide, three part button, and white horsehair.
#116VN44 “Paris” Model Sebastian Violin Outfit – MSRP $599.95
#114VN44 “London” Model Sebastian Violin Outfit -MSRP $499.95
For more information, contact Knilling String Instruments, A Division of St. Louis Music, U.S. Band & Orchestral Supplies, 1400 Ferguson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63133 USA. Tel: 800 727 4512; www.knilling.com.
[Pictured: Sebastian™ “London” and “Paris”]
St. Louis Music/U.S. Band & Orchestra is one of the largest general distributors of musical instruments and accessories in North America. SLM is the owner of Austin Guitars, Knilling String Instruments, Zonda Woodwinds and Brass and Reeds & Sigma Guitars. The company is also the exclusive global manager and licensee of Alvarez & Alvarez-Yairi and the exclusive USA distributor of Dixon Drums and Hardware, P. Mauriat Brass and Woodwinds and Suzuki Violins. SLM also distributes over 150 brands of accessories to music stores across the USA.
