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Welcome to our 2025 online catalogue.

Cellophants from Things4Strings help develop a soft relaxed bow hold for cellists. Adding a little extra weight, they encourage the bow arm to relax. Ideal for use between lessons to help with muscle memory and for therapeutic use. If you teach cello groups, you’ll understand how useful this can be. Designed by two Suzuki teachers in the USA. #cello #musicshop #luthier #luthiersupplies #cellist #celloteacher #suzukicello
Thank you @andy_long_orchestra for sharing your review of the new “The Beast” violin strings from Warchal with us. We’re delighted that you like them! 👏🎉👏 #violin #violinist #luthiersupplies #luthier #musicshop #violinstrings
Thanks to our friends at @warchalstrings and @vallestrademusic for sending us photos of Mondomusica 25 in Cremona. One of the most vibrant events of the musical year to see and try instruments, bows, and accessories. See you there in 2026 😄🙏 #mondomusica #violin #viola #cello #luthiersupplies #cremona #violinist #violist #cellist #warchalstrings #vallestrademusic #violinstrings #violastrings #cellostrings #ardistribution
The first few photos from our suppliers and friends who are exhibiting in Cremona this weekend! If you’re in Cremona visit Mondo Musica to see @ceciliarosin_official ,@warchalstrings , @fiedler_cases, @oliverradke_geigenbaumeister , @vallestrad
The first few photos from our suppliers and friends who are exhibiting in Cremona this weekend! If you’re in Cremona visit Mondo Musica to see @ceciliarosin_official ,@warchalstrings , @fiedler_cases, @oliverradke_geigenbaumeister , @vallestrademusic and all the other wonderful makers. Looking forward to more photos of the event 😍😍 #mondomusica #cremona #violin #viola #cello #luthier #luthiersupplies #stringedinstruments #musicians #violinist #violist #cellist
The Belvelin collarbone / shoulder rest from Sweden is simple and easy to use. Inexpensive too. Helps with healthy posture and full freedom of movement. Small, medium and large sizes available. Place it on the violin (or viola) in the place that sui
The Belvelin collarbone / shoulder rest from Sweden is simple and easy to use. Inexpensive too. Helps with healthy posture and full freedom of movement. Small, medium and large sizes available. Place it on the violin (or viola) in the place that suits the individual player. Use one or two bands to fix. Accessories don’t need to be complicated. They only need to work well. 👏👏 #violin #viola #violinist #violist #luthier #luthiersupplies #musicshop #violinteacher #violinteachers #violinteaching #belvelin #evabelvelin #shoulderrest
Create your Signature sound. Between your strings and bow hair, the right rosin can enhance the sound and response of your instrument. CELILIA Signature Formula rosin is the newest rosin from Cremona in America. Designed for the highest levels of pl
Create your Signature sound. Between your strings and bow hair, the right rosin can enhance the sound and response of your instrument. CELILIA Signature Formula rosin is the newest rosin from Cremona in America. Designed for the highest levels of playing. Try it in Cremona at Mondomusica 26th-28th. Or in all good string specialist shops. #violin #viola #cello #luthiersupplies #musicshop #violinist #violist #mondomusica #ceciliarosin #rosin #createyourbestsound #ceciliarosin
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Strings

Strings
Warchal strings — TIMBRE/Amber/Brilliant ranges

Warchal — violin, viola & cello

Designed with advanced cores for projection, colour, and response.
Category

Rosin

Rosin
CECILIA Signature rosin — violin

CECILIA Rosin

Professional quality rosins for violin, viola, and cello.

 Rosin
Sandrine Raffin rosin in walnut case

Sandrine Raffin — Atelier Raffin

One refined formula for violin, viola and cello, in walnut or beech hand-made cases.
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Accessories

Setup
SmartStop endpin holder logo

SmartStop endpin holders

Stay-put grip for cellos and basses.

 Teaching
Things 4 Strings Bow Hold Buddies on a bow

Things 4 Strings®

Teacher-designed bow-hold aids for a relaxed, consistent technique — ages 3 to adult.

 Comfort
Belvelin collarbone/shoulder rest on a violinist's shoulder

Belvelin posture aids

Simple shoulder rests, pads, chin pads and bow handles that support healthy posture.

 Accessories
TotallyTagged glitter case tag on a cello case

TotallyTagged case tags

Unique case tags. Personalise instrument cases, luggage and backpacks.

 Comfort
GelRest chinrest pad fitted to chinrest

GelRest chinrest pads

Low-profile gel pads that protect skin and make your chinrest feel custom-fitted.
Category

Instruments & Bows

Bows
Vegan violin bow frog detail

Vegan & traditional bows

Well balanced sticks with good response. From modern vegan bows to classic materials.

 Instruments
Workshop detail of violin plate and purfling

Violins, violas & cellos

Bench-set-up for tone, stability and playability across our Artisan, Lumière and Vérité ranges.
Warchal Strings
Cremona in America CECILIA rosin
Smartstop
Things for Strings
Totally Tagged Case Tags
Belvelin Products FOR VIOLIN AND VIOLA
FIEDLER BERLIN CARBONMETAL ENDPINS
Sandrine Raffin Rosin
Instruments
GELREST
VEGAN VIOLIN VIOLA AND CELLO BOWS FROM AR DISTRIBUTION UK

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CECILIA Bass Rosin

Bassists. It is your turn.

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THE BEAST from WARCHAL Refined & Redesigned: A New Level of Sound!

A BEAST of a solo set for violin is coming,,,

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Cremona Musica International Mondomusica 27th - 29th September 2024

We’re looking forward to the next Cremona Music show which

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