Viola
Hiroshi Kono
15.5", 16"
Old world craftsmanship and aged tonewoods combine to make great instruments that are sent to our shop where we do extensive set-up and adjustments to make them perfect for our clients. These fantastic instruments produce a brilliant and focused sound for the advancing student. CALL FOR AVAILABILITY ***Price is for Instrument Only***
12", 13", 14"
1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8, 4/4
Cello
Eastman, Rudoulf Doetsch®
Student Cello
“Like a high-strung thoroughbred ready for the Triple Crown, the Doetsch’s sound is purposeful — loud, proud, and good for a blossoming soloist needing a voice that can carry” – Strings Magazine.
Eastman
4/4
Please call for availability Old-world craftsmanship and materials come together in our Ivan Dunov instruments. Crafted from Carpathian tonewoods, they are hand varnished in the Eastman workshop. As an advancing student instrument, these cellos provide excellent sound quality and playability.
Stradivari
Please call for availability Ivan Dunov Superior instruments are similar to the Dunov model 401 but with the addition of more select tonewoods and special detailed craftsmanship. Each instrument is crafted from specially selected Carpathian tonewoods and are set up with Ebony pegs and fingerboard. They are then varnished, by hand, in the Eastman Strings…
Potter Violins
Call for Availability Each one of these cellos is unique in varnish and has the same robust, warm response that is quickly placing these handmade cellos at the forefront of contemporary instrument production in this price category.
7/8, 4/4
The Model 100 cello from Global Violins represents cutting edge Chinese workshop production. These handcrafted instruments boast an easy response, even tone, and depth of color. Suitable for the advancing student, the Model 100 instruments offer great sound at an affordable price. CALL FOR AVAILABILITY Available in 7/8 and 4/4 only.
Gofriller, Stradivari
Meteny Quartet Instruments
The Atelier de la Dyle cello is produced in the Meteny Workshop overseen by award-winning maker Pascal Gillis. Maestro Gillis oversees all phases of the production of the various lines of Meteny Quartet Instruments and holds his workshop to strict quality standards. These standards produce a beautiful and well balanced tone in each and every…
3/4, 7/8, 4/4
Montagnana, Stradivari
Johann Edler cellos are a handcrafted, advanced, European instrument. Edler cellos are professionally set-up and adjusted in the shop of Potter Violins. These cellos boast a pure, full, and colorful tone suitable for the advanced student looking to move beyond the limitations of their current instrument. 4/4 are Available in Stradivari or Montagnana model. CALL…
Wilhelm Klier cellos are crafted using a time-honored workshop-method tradition. The Klier instruments are made of older wood to achieve a warmer sound. They are highly flamed and varnished with a deep coloration to give a classic, old-fashioned look. These instruments are an excellent upgrade for the advanced musician.
Frederich Wyss cellos are the pinnacle of modern European luthiery tradition. The finest available European tonewoods are meticulously crafted by makers working in the tradition established in Germany centuries ago. Tonally adjusted and hand-varnished, these instruments are nothing less than true professional models, worthy of the conservatory, or the concert stage. Their rich, mature sonority…
1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8, 4/4
The Allegro cello is designed for the advanced beginner cellist. The instruments are handcrafted and represent an excellent value in playability and sound. Made by Eastman Strings for Potter Violins, they are a great entry-level instrument. CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Heinrich Lutiger® cellos are handcrafted to produce a robust, deep tone. These cellos are professionally set-up in our shop to be responsive and powerful, offering the advancing cellist a huge advantage in their development.
15", 15.5", 16", 16.5"
Student Viola
Wilhelm Klier violas are crafted in Germany using a time-honored workshop-method tradition. These instruments are made of older wood to achieve a warmer sound. They are highly flamed and varnished with a deep color to give a classic, old-fashioned look. The sound is round and full making them an excellent upgrade for the advanced musician.
Heinrich Lutiger® are superb student instruments. Each viola is tastefully antiqued and meticulously adjusted in the workshop at Potter Violins. Appropriate for the advancing student, Lutiger® violas have a flexible, full sound. CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Eastman, Potter Violins
Rudoulf Doetsch® instruments help students achieve higher levels of expression in their music. These instruments are known for their reliability and smooth, ringing tone.
Legacy® violas are made with beautifully figured, select tonewood. They have beautifully chosen spruce tops and figured maple backs. Gorgeously varnished, each Legacy viola has a slightly antiqued look. Legacy violas have a warm response with unique character and a tremendous tone. PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Peter Zoller violas are a modestly priced, European made instrument suitable for the advancing student. Zoller instruments provide the best sound in the price range. Please call us at (301) 652-7070 to inquire about availability
Each Caprice® violas is unique in varnish and has the same robust, warm response that is quickly placing these handmade violas at the forefront of contemporary instrument production in this price category. CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
14"
Each one of the Caprice® violas is unique in varnish and has the same robust, warm response that is quickly placing these handmade violas at the forefront of contemporary instrument production in this price category. CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
10", 11", 12", 13", 14"
Allegro violas are completely handcrafted and represent an excellent value in craftsmanship and sound. The rich resonance and easy response make these a great instrument for the advancing beginner. 12″=1/2 Size Violin 13″=3/4 Size Violin 14″=4/4 Size Violin CALL FOR AVAILABILITY ***Price is for instrument only***
Allegro violas are completely handcrafted and represent an excellent value in craftsmanship and sound. The rich resonance and easy response make these a great instrument for the advancing beginner. CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Violin
Peter Zoller®
Student Violin
Peter Zoller® violins are premier student instruments. Expertly constructed and varnished, they are set up and adjusted to our exacting standards. These instruments provide the best sound for a very reasonable price. Please call us at (301) 652-7070 and ask for the Sales Team for availability
1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4
Eastman, Wilhelm Klier®
Student Violin, European
Wilhelm Klier model violins are crafted with German tonewoods in a 19th century traditional workshop tradition. The aged tonewoods used in this model give the violin a warmer sound, and they are visually enhanced with varnished with a deep coloration to give a classic, old-fashioned look. These instruments are excellent for advanced violinists.
1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4
Advanced Violin, Student Violin
The Hiroshi Kono violin produces a brilliant and focused sound for the advancing student. Old world craftsmanship and aged tonewoods combine to make great instruments that are sent to our shop where we do extensive set-up and adjustments to make them perfect for our clients.
Heinrich Lutiger®
Heinrich Lutiger® violins are handcrafted to produce a robust, deep tone while accurately copying the look and feel created by the old Italian masters. These exceptional instruments are available exclusively from Potter Violins.
The Legacy® violin is one of our many step-up lines of string instruments and features the very best tonewood combined with very detailed workmanship. Each instrument is professionally set-up with a Wittner tailpiece and either Thomastik or Pirastro strings.
The Caprice violin was recognized for best tone in its price range by Strings Magazine. This great step-up intermediate instrument has a great balance of power and color. Each one of these violins is unique in varnish and wood choice. With their warm, robust response, these violins are at the forefront of contemporary instrument production…
The Allegro violin is a fantastic step-up violin for a student that needs a bit more from their instrument. Light and responsive with the ability to produce a lovely, robust tone. CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Jay Haide
Advanced, Cello
Montagnana, Ruggieri, Stradivari
The Jay Haide Modèle artistique à l’ancienne family of instruments was developed over many years of collaboration between makers Jay Ifshin and Haide Lin, who studied the fine varnish techniques of master European luthiers. The varnish is a new formulation, carefully applied and beautifully antiqued giving each instrument the patina of age. They are as…
Sean Peak
Advanced, American, Viola
With a warm, yet robust sound, these instruments are well suited to the player who is auditioning for or playing in advanced high school or college programs. While we often have many of the sizes in stock, please contact us to make sure your size is available! CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Student Violin, Advanced, European, Violin
Guarneri, Stradivari
The Atelier de la Dyle violin is produced in the Meteny Workshop overseen by award-winning maker Pascal Gillis. Maestro Gillis oversees all phases of the production of the various lines of Meteny Quartet Instruments and holds his workshop to strict quality standards. These standards produce a beautiful and well-balanced tone in each and every violin.
16-1/4", 16-3/8", 15.5", 16", 16.5"
Advanced, European, Viola
Da Salo
The Atelier de le Dyle violins are produced in the Meteny Workshop overseen by award-winning maker Pascal Gillis. Maestro Gillis oversees all phases of the production of the various lines of Meteny Quartet Instruments and holds his workshop to strict quality standards. These standards produce a beautiful and well-balanced tone in each and every violin….
No appointment needed for rentals.
