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Matt Lane has degrees in performance violin and Anthropology from Centre college in
Danville, KY.  Matt has been with me for six years. He is responsible for outside sales, Teacher relations and instrument rentals.   He is also apprenticing in repair.

 

 

CODA BOWS

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ALL CODA BOWS ON SALE WITH  ONE FREE REHAIR.THAT’S a $50 TO $60 VALUE!!!

Free shipping on the Diamond GX models.  $8 shipping on all other models.

Shipping offer good in the lower 48 only.

EMAIL OR CALL TOLL FREE 1-888-274-9863 FOR  AVAILABILITY

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Mark Edwards Violins, Louisville, Kentucky, has over 30 years experience in the repair, restoration and sale of all violin family instruments. We have been at the present location for 19 years. While we consider our selves a small shop, we do a large volume and accept wholesale and institutional accounts. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail in everything we do.

Many customers ask what makes our instruments superior to other violins in the same price range.  There is no simple answer to this question as it is a combination of many things.  First we carefully select every model we carry to make sure it is the finest instrument available in it’s price range. We then examine each instrument we receive and keep what we feel to be the best of each model. After we set up each instrument we play them and then only keep approximately 60% of the violins that are left.  This leaves us with some very fine instruments that sound better than violins costing much more.

Every violin we sell is set up by us in our shop using the finest quality materials.  The bridge, soundpost, pegs, nut and strings are carefully fitted assuring superior playability and sound. We do not use generic set ups from the manufacturers.  Finally we will allow an instrument to hang for a week or so then play the instrument to make the final sound post adjustments assuring an even tone with great balance and projection. We also try several different types of strings to find the one that best compliments the violins characteristics.

We guarantee every instrument  without time limit. Basically, if there is ever a problem we take care of it period!  Obviously we can’t guarantee against abuse or weather cracks due to subjecting the violin to extreme temperatures.  Strings and bow hair need to be replaced at certain intervals and are not warranted. We also offer a 100% trade-in allowance toward a nicer violin without time limit.


If contacting us about repair services, please click the Violin anatomy or bow anatomy links for the proper terminology.


We specialize in Instruments for the intermediate to advanced player looking for violins and viola s in the $600 to $10,000 price range, and cellos in the $1600 to $10,000 range. Be sure and check out the violin we carry that Strings Magazine picked as “One of the best” and “A definitive favorite”in their August/September 2001 issue.The Toussaud Lee HC602 outfit for $1795


Take a moment to read the descriptions and view the instruments at the Step up and Master model link  where you will find fine instruments by several makers.

While we carry violins by several different makers, we feel the violins graduated and varnished in our shop are the finest instruments available in their price range.  We start with the finest aged tone woods and after careful attention to the thickness of the plates we install our bass bar.  We then varnish the violins in either an antique or modern finish.  Available for approval from $1,600 to $7,000.


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We have the finest student and intermediate model violins available.  All receive our outstanding setup and adjustment.  Priced from $349 to $1000.

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We are factory authorized dealers for the CodaBow line of violin,viola and cello bows. ALL CODA BOWS ON SALE and receive one free rehair! E-mail for special pricing.

 

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New Violin parts and fancy fittings for violin, viola and cello. Beautiful boxwood, rosewood, and ebony parts. Complete set of pegs, chinrest, tailpiece and end button for $45!

Click here for a listing of Louisville area teachers and studios

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Some of Our Products

  • Violin CasesCases

    TO ORDER CALL toll free 1-888-274-9863   Fifth year of proven durability! This shaped, wood shell case has a cordura cover with music pocket and a plush-lined interior with instrument blanket. Two bowholders and an accessory pocket. Zippered closure with latch, good strong hardware. Backpack straps and shoulder rest pocket, too! Terrific value! 4/4 – [...]

  • Fancy Fitingscarvedset

    Fancy carved fitings $80. Boxwood or Ebony or Rosewood. Gold/Gold or Black/Nickel trim. All sets of fittings shown below are $45. Add $6 US, $18 International for shipping. Boxwood and gold with Hill hardware. Ebony and gold with standard hardware. Rose wood and Gold Boxwood and black with nickel trim Ebony and black. Ebony and [...]