Step-Up Orchestra Instruments

Visit Heid Music to audition an intermediate or professional instrument. To help us with your instrument selection, appointments are encouraged. We can discuss our Step-Up Purchase or Rental Plans, review our selection of band instruments & key accessories, or to audition an instrument.

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The P. Mathias AAA 4/4 Violin Outfit is the perfect instrument for the advancing violinist or the beginner with a want for great quality, tone and playability. This violin features Dominant strings, ebony fittings and a Morawetz chinrest.

Includes case and a Manikilkara wood bow.

The P. Mathias AAA 4/4 Violin Outfit is perfect for an advancing violinist desiring great quality, tone, playability, and value. The hand-selected tonewoods and hand-applied spirit varnish are part of what create a sound that is unmatched at this price. This violin is professionally set up in our String Shop and features Thomastik Dominant strings.

BOW:
Fully lined, nickel-mounted Manilkara Kauki wood bow, featuring an ebony frog with Parisian eyes and a divided, nickel over ebony core button.

CASE:
The Legacy Series foam core, wood shell hard case with black cordura exterior features full suspension, accessory pockets, two bow holders, music storage, and backpack straps.

An impressive instrument for the growing player, this Chaconne Violin outfit features a carefully handcrafted violin with a carved spruce top and curly maple back. The warm brown tones of the antique spirit varnish compliments the hand selected tonewoods. Handsomely decorated boxwood fittings (hand carved pegs, end button and tailpiece) Aubert bridge and D'Addario Ascente strings. Our skilled luthiers ensure that each instrument will produce the clear articulation and tonal clarity for which this model has a reputation.

FEATURES:
Fully carved spruce top and flamed maple back
Aubert bridge
D'Addario Ascente strings
Decorated boxwood pegs, Guarneri chin rest, and tailpiece

The outfit includes a composite carbon bow for improved durability and feel, and CVN5500 case with suspension system for protection. The case features include a deluxe interior, hygrometer and 4 bow holders.

Not just another Guarneri model. the example from c.1730 played by Fritz Kreisler is considered one of Guarneri del Gesu’s first signature creations which marked the beginning of his golden period. The unique outline and arching are bold stylistically and acoustically. This Core Select reproduction is a worthy match for violinists embracing Kreisler’s warm and expressive playing style. Adjusted with Larsen Virtuoso strings.

FEATURES:
Bundle includes violin case and bow

Sturdy Core violin case with digital hydrometer to protect your instrument
CodaBow Prodigy model violin bow which boasts professional characteristics at a pre-professional price.

The P. Mathias AAA Viola Outfit is the perfect instrument for the advancing violist or beginner with a desire for great quality, tone, and playability. This viola features hand-selected tonewoods to give each instrument a sound that is unmatched at this price. Beautifully flamed back woods and a hand applied spirit varnish bring out the one of a kind look of this fine viola.

Professionally set up by our expert luthier, this viola includes a Wittner Tailpiece with integrated fine tunes, ebony fingerboard and pegs, and is paired with D’addario Helicore strings.

Bow: The AAA Outfit includes a fully lined Manilkara Kauki wood bow, ebony frog with double eye pearl, nickel mounted with three part button and wire wound grip.
Case: Legacy Series Foam core, wood shell hard case with black Cordura exterior features full suspension, accessory pockets, two bow holders, music storage and backpack straps.

The P. Mathias AAA 4/4 Cello Outfit is the perfect instrument for the advancing cellist or the beginner with a want for great quality, tone and playability. This simple looking cello features hand selected tonewoods to give each cello a sound that is unmatched at this price. Nicely flamed back woods and hand applied spirit varnish bring out the one of a kind look. The outfit is paired with a fully lined Manilkara Kauki wood bow, ebony frog with double eye pearl, nickel mounted with three part button and wire wound grip.

Includes professional set up. Wittner Tailpiece with integrated fine tunes, ebony fingerboard and pegs. Set up with D’addario Helicore strings.

Case:

Deluxe padded cello bag case with black cordura exterior features accessory pockets, removable bow case, music storage and backpack straps.

The Chaconne Cello features an ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, and fittings. Paired with a seasoned maple neck, flamed maple back and sides, and a seasoned spruce top, the wood combination in this instrument are beautiful to behold and to hear.

Features:

Helicore strings.

Ebony fittings.

Whittner tail piece,

Includes bag and bow.

The SB150 Hybrid is perfect for any bassist who seeks a mature, complex sound at an affordable price. It features a fully carved spruce top with maple veneer back and ribs.

Its rounded back and sloping shoulders give the player easy access to the higher positions, and the oil varnished wood makes it not only a beautiful instrument to look at, but also to listen to.
The Spruce tonewood top contributes to a more complex sound, and the veneer sides and back increase its durability for rigorous playing environments.

This hybrid features across the board upgrades, including flamed European maple veneer and Suzhou individual machines. It is a beautiful and durable bass.