Mount Airy Violins & Bows

 

Instruments for Sale

                  

Our beautiful store and studio on historic Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy is easy to get to and has plenty of free parking.  Besides Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak’s custom made bows, we sell the best selection of modern violin, viola, cello and bass bows in the Delaware Valley, made by some of the premier craftspeople in the United States, Germany, France, China and Brazil.

Instruments are for sale -- 1/16 to full-size -- for the beginner and serious student, from $200 up to $10000.

Rentals- Three levels of quality instruments available to rent for as low as $20 a month for violin, $25 for viola, and $50 for cello.

  • Violins
    $2500 and up
  • Violins
    $1000 - $2500
  • Violins
    Below $1000
  • Violas
    For Sale
  • Cellos
    For Sale

$5,000 to $15,000

Handmade violin by Ed Campbell, Pennsylvania 1989 Au Concours Grand Prix winner Violins Society of America Handmade violin by Ed Campbell, Pennsylvania 1989 Au Concours Grand Prix winner Violins Society of America Handmade violin by Ed Campbell, Pennsylvania 1989 Au Concours Grand Prix winner Violins Society of America

Handmade violin by Ed Campbell
Pennsylvania 1989 Au Concours Grand Prix winner Violin Society of America

Handmade Violin by Samuel Payton Samuel Payton Antonio Stradivarious Violin Philadelphia PA  Handmade Violin by Samuel Payton Samuel Payton Antonio Stradivarious Violin Philadelphia PA  Handmade Violin by Samuel Payton Samuel Payton Antonio Stradivarious Violin Philadelphia PA

Samuel Payton Violin, Philadelphia, PA.

Handmade Samuel Payton Guarneri Del Jesu Plowden Violin Philadelphia PA Handmade Samuel Payton Guarneri Del Jesu Violin Philadelphia PA Handmade Samuel Payton Guarneri Del Jesu Violin Philadelphia PA

Samuel Payton Violin, Philadelphia, PA.

Handmade Warren Ellison Violin, Jericho Center, Vermont 2010 Handmade Warren Ellison Violin, Jericho Center, Vermont 2010 Handmade Warren Ellison Violin, Jericho Center, Vermont 2010

Warren Ellison Violin, Jericho Center, Vermont 2010

Hamm, Johann Gottfried - Markneukirchen , Germany Hamm, Johann Gottfried - Markneukirchen , Germany Hamm, Johann Gottfried - Markneukirchen , Germany

Hamm, Johann Gottfried - Markneukirchen , Germany

 

$2,500 to $5,000

Handmade Daniel Fisher Violin Hendersonville N.C. 2010 Handmade Daniel Fisher Violin Hendersonville N.C. 2010 Handmade Daniel Fisher Violin Hendersonville N.C. 2010

Daniel Fisher - Hendersonville N.C. 2010

Rodney Miller Series Violin 1998 Rodney Miller Series Violin 1998 Rodney Miller Series Violin 1998

Rodney Miller - Series Violin 1998

Handmade Violin Making School of America - Utah - Student Instrument Handmade Violin Making School of America - Utah - Student Instrument Handmade Violin Making School of America - Utah - Student Instrument

Instrument From Kremona Violins

Handmade Violin Making School of America - Utah - Student Instrument Handmade Violin Making School of America - Utah - Student Instrument Handmade Violin Making School of America - Utah - Student Instrument

The Mt. Airy Violin

John Paul Violins - Carrara & Fino vn10 John Paul Violins - Carrara & Fino vn10 John Paul Violins - Carrara & Fino vn10

Carrera & Fino Violin

Violin from workshop of E. Wilfer Violin from workshop of E. Wilfer Violin from workshop of E. Wilfer

Violin from workshop of E. Wilfer

$1000 - $2,500

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Jay Haide A l'ancienne Violin                                                              

The Jay Haide à l'ancienne has been designed for the advanced student and professional
who needs an instrument that will compliment and enhance their artistic style

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"Mount Airy" Violin                                                              

Varnished, graduated and set up by my colleague Raffaello Stefanini from Bologna, Italy.

Violin from the workshopf of Arcos Brazil Violin from the workshopf of Arcos Brazil Violin from the workshopf of Arcos Brazil

Violin from the workshopf of Arcos Brazil

 

Snow Violin Snow Violin Snow Violin

Snow 300 Violin

Figured wood, antique varnish, Italian spruce top, maple back, beautiful tone. This is the top of the line "basic" model.  Ideal for a serious student.

Giovanni Paolo - Guadagnini Model Violin Giovanni Paolo - Guadagnini Model Violin Giovanni Paolo - Guadagnini Model Violin

Giovanni Paolo - Guadagnini Model Violin

Otto 400 Violin Otto 400 Violin Otto 400 Violin

Otto 400 Violin

Giovanni Paolo - Magini Model Violin Giovanni Paolo - Magini Model Violin Giovanni Paolo - Magini Model Violin

Giovanni Paolo - Magini Model Violin

Classic Violin Guarneri Model Classic Violin Guarneri Model Classic Violin Guarneri Model

Classic Violin - Guarneri Model

Classic Violin is based in Chicago. Their instruments are made in Bulgaria.

Tanglewood Classic Violin Tanglewood Classic Violin Tanglewood Classic Violin

"Tanglewood Classic" Violin  
A serious student instrument. Hand-picked by our staff, gorgeous wood, great sound.

$500 - $1000

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Jay Haide 101 Violin                                                              

The Jay Haide model 101 is an excellent choice for beginning or intermediate players, it has a rich, powerful tone.

 

Snow 200 Violin Snow 200 Violin Snow 200 Violin

Snow 200 Violin

Conservatory Violin Conservatory Violin Conservatory Violin

"Concerto" Violin Outfit

Flamed maple back, spruce top, ebony fittings, present, yet balanced sound.  Comes with a super light oblong case and Octagonal Brazilwood bow. Also comes in fractional sizes.

 

Less than $500

Beginner & Fractional Sizes: 

      

"Amati" Outfit    
Good sounding violin. Dark, pleasing varnish. Ebony tuning pegs work easily. Nice bow and shaped backpack case. Available in 1/16,  1/10,  1/8,  1/4,  1/2,  3/4, and Full sizes.

"Tanglewood" Outfit       

Hand carved violin with ebony fittings and easy-care oil rubbed finish.   Hand-picked for sound, these starter violins have a warmer tone.  Includes a nicely made Brazilwood bow.  Also includes a lightweight backpack case.   Available only in 1/2, 3/4 and Full size.

 

               

"Arcadia" Outfit   
Great sounding violin with a warmer tone.   Lighter, clearer finish, boxwood fittings, good Brazilwood bow, shaped backpack case.   Available in 1/16,  1/10,  1/8,  1/4,  1/2,  3/4, and full sizes.

Other Violins are available at the shop, please call 215-438-9031 with inquiries.

Fine Violas

Fine German Viola Georg Adam Gutter Viola Fine German Viola Georg Adam Gutter Viola Fine German Viola Georg Adam Gutter Viola

15 5/8" Viola By Georg Adam Gutter of Neukirchen, Voigtland

Handmade Waren Ellison 16" Viola - Jericho Center, Vermont 2010 Handmade Waren Ellison 16" Viola - Jericho Center, Vermont 2010 Handmade Waren Ellison 16" Viola - Jericho Center, Vermont 2010

Waren Ellison 16" Viola - Jericho Center, Vermont 2010

Handmade Slava Miniaev Viola 16 1/4 1996 K.C. Handmade Slava Miniaev Viola 16 1/4 1996 K.C. Handmade Slava Miniaev Viola 16 1/4 1996 K.C.

Slava Miniaev Viola 16 1/4 1996 K.C.

Handmade Marilyn Wallin 15" Viola - Boston MA. Handmade Marilyn Wallin 15" Viola - Boston MA. Handmade Marilyn Wallin 15" Viola - Boston MA.

Marilyn Wallin 15" Viola - Boston MA.

Student Violas

 

Arcadia 15 Arcadia 15 Arcadia 15

"Amati" 15 inch Viola - Beginner's outfit

Amati Fine Instruments 16 Amati Fine Instruments 16 Amati Fine Instruments 16

"Concerto" 16 inch Viola Outfit

Tanglewood 16 Tanglewood 16 Tanglewood 16

"Tanglewood Studio" 16 inch Viola

Tanglewood Model 800 16 Tanglewood Model 800 16 Tanglewood Model 800 16

Tanglewood Model 800 16" Viola

acros brazil viola acros brazil viola acros brazil viola

Acros Brazil 16" Viola

snow viola snow viola snow viola

15 1/2" Snow Viola

Tong Viola Tong Viola Tong Viola

16" Tong Viola

fine violas at mount airy violins

Other violas are available at the shop, please call 215-438-9031 with inquiries.

Cello

Gewa Cello Gewa Cello Gewa Cello

Gewa Cello

Tanglewood Studio Cello Full Size 4/4 Tanglewood Studio Cello Full Size 4/4 Tanglewood Studio Cello Full Size 4/4

Tanglewood Studio Cello

Otto Musica Model 250 Cello Full Size 4/4 Otto Musica Model 250 Cello Full Size 4/4 Otto Musica Model 250 Cello Full Size 4/4

Otto Musica Model 250 Cello

Samuel Payton Cello - Ruggeri Model  Samuel Payton Cello - Ruggeri Model

Samuel Payton Cello - Ruggeri Model

 

Fine Cellos at mount airy violins

Other cellos are available at the shop, please call 215-438-9031 with inquiries.


 

 
 

Contact Information:                                                                 
Mount Airy Violins & Bows
Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak, Bowmaker
Samuel Payton, Violin Maker
6665 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-438-9031
E-mail:  mountairyviolins[at]gmail.com

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