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The BEST $500 VIOLIN Serving All Levels Of Players The SHAR Connection Just Starting A Global Network Have questions about instruments? SHAR’s purchasing agents are string players, and they Only Musicians Answer the phone at travel the globe to work directly with our partner SHAR 800.248.7427 workshops. For nearly 50 years we have established longstanding relationships with the world’s leading makers and workshops in America, Europe, and Asia. How can I tell the quality of my student violin? Of course, a violin must sound good in order to From the wood selection to the acoustic models motivate your young student. But a high quality used, from the neck shapes to the various varnish instrument must also have easy-turning pegs that stay properties, our purchasing agents work with our in tune. The bridge, fingerboard, nut and soundpost partners to ensure that every detail is crafted to our must be carefully shaped and fit so that the violin is specifications. Our world-wide logistics network also easy to play and feels good to the hand. guarantees that our instruments and bows arrive here in Ann Arbor in ideal, safe condition. What makes one violin more expensive than another? The two biggest factors are the quality and age of the wood and the skill of the makers. Only a skilled maker is able to make all the parts fit together The SHAR Setup properly so the violin will work perfectly. Where Millimeters Count What size violin does my child need? That is best answered by the child’s teacher. The musicians who SHAR’s own Setup Shop, Restoration and Repair answer the phone at SHAR are well qualified to make department, staffed by experienced luthiers and a recommendation based on your child’s age and arm technicians, ensures each instrument is in healthy, length, but there’s no substitute for having a good stable condition and adjusted for optimal tonal response. Shar adheres to stringent quality standards teacher who can see them holding the instrument. and we stand by the construction, setup and sound Our 30 day guarantee assures you that returns and of all our instruments and bows. exchanges will be quick and easy. Why does it matter where I get an instrument? Whether you’re picking up a Shar instrument for the first time, or have been playing it for years, it should There are so many places offering “great deals” on sound beautiful to your ears and feel wonderful in your student violins these days that it can be overwhelming. hands. Great tone and easy playability are the primary You need to be sure that your instrument will be goals of the Shar Setup Shop. playable, and that the staff can answer your questions so that you select an appropriate instrument that is Using century-old methods, traditional hand tools, and right for your child’s level of playing. Many parents time-saving technology, our select group of technicians call SHAR because they are frustrated at the poor work to very precise measurements, usually within quality of a violin they purchased on an internet tolerances of a tenth of a millimeter. auction or discount instrument site. String heights, neck shapes, soundpost and bridge Catherine Portis curvatures are among the hundreds of things we Contact Center Manager address in the Shar Setup Shop for one simple reason: 2007 SHAR Apprentice to make players happy. Violinist SHAR Repair & The SHAR 30/365 Guarantee Restoration Shop We want you to be satisfied with everything we Like a fine wine, well-made instruments only improve sell. If you are not completely satisfied with any with age. But they must be properly setup, cared for instrument or outfit you purchase from SHAR, and maintained to keep up with the rigorous demands you may return it within 30 days for a full of the serious musician. The Shar Repair & Restoration Shop services instruments and bows from our local refund. Of course, if the instrument has been and national customers, as well as those from our Fine damaged, repair costs or depreciation may apply. Instrument Collection, and we confidently rely on We will repair or replace anything that proves their expertise. defective in materials or workmanship in the first year.7270 or send an email: [email protected]. Breaking the rules. Saving you money. Again. While a student at the Curtis Institute almost 50 years ago, I began selling strings at a discount to the Philadelphia Orchestra. This then unheard of discount practice expanded to bringing value to SHAR’S national market. Over the years SHAR has had many other firsts all intended to save our customers money while providing the best quality and service. Most recently, our introduction of the Presto line of carbon fiber bows represented another breakthrough in performance and value. Now, and with great satisfaction, I have another major announcement to make. SHAR is taking the lead, again. But, this time in offering a fine violin for advanced High School and College players. For years, violinists were required to spend around $10,000 for a quality European instrument that met the entry level standard for players at this level. We have been working with the best Chinese makers for years to develop instruments that would meet the needs of these players but at a more affordable price. The John Cheng violin will delight you with its sound, quality and appearance. It’s range of tone color and power is what you are looking for – all at a price that is within a person’s budget. I am proud to say that our new John Cheng line has achieved our goals of providing an affordable instrument that meets these performance needs. But don’t just take my word for it – try one with our In-Home Trial program, play it against a $10,000 instrument and judge for yourself. - Charles Avsharian, SHAR CEO “The emergence of high quality Chinese instruments, such as the John Cheng line at SHAR Products, has forever changed the music industry. In the past, it was necessary for my students to purchase instruments in excess of 15K in order to compete at the collegiate level. However, parents can now breathe a sigh of relief, as it is no longer necessary to spend such money to provide the tools necessary to advance their child’s professional dream. A $3000 Chinese fiddle is now capable of competing on the collegiate level and frequently supersedes all expectations. For this reason, it is my prediction that the market for such instruments will significantly increase over the next 5 years and these instruments will become commonplace in major universities across the country.” - Stephen Shipps, Professor of Violin, University of Michigan Experienced Player or Teacher? At the SHAR Violin Shop The SHAR Trade-In Policy our specialists, all string players, can help you in your search for a As you grow musically, you may find that a better quality great-playing instrument or bow. With real-world playing and instrument will allow even greater musical possibilities. We offer teaching experience, our specialists have the expertise to answer your you a generous trade-in credit of 100% of the original purchase detailed questions. Give us a call at 866-742-7270 or send an email: price for a SHAR Violin Shop instrument (Carlo Lamberti, [email protected]. Otto Ernst Fischer, Karl Joseph Schneider, John Cheng, Collector’s Series, and those from our Fine Instrument Collection). There will be NO refurbishment fee deducted for normal wear and tear. A depreciation fee will only be deducted if the instrument has had serious damage (cracks, etc.). You will receive a 50% credit of the original purchase for Hoffman instruments and outfits. For more details, see our website: www.sharmusic.com Skype: shar.violin.shop | www.sharmusic.com | 866.742.7270 | 3 AA Half-CenturyHalf-Century ofof ExperienceExperience isis thethe KeyKey IngredientIngredient 4/4 - 1/4 When Shar CEO and noted teacher Charles Avsharian created the first Carlo Lamberti violin over a decade ago, he started with one goal in mind: to create the very best violin for the intermediate to advancing student, at a great price. Working tirelessly with a world-class Chinese atelier to make his goal a reality, the Carlo Lamberti emerged and was quickly accepted by teachers and players everywhere. In fact, no less an authority than beloved violin virtuoso Pinchas Zukerman had this say: “I think the Lamberti violin is very well-made, has a very healthy projection, for any student it would be a worthwhile purchase.” Carlo Lamberti® Symphony A musical and aesthetic delight: Take the next step toward the symphony. LV12 $800 SHAR’S experienced players created the Lamberti Symphony for the student who demands high performance, quality wood selection and excellent workmanship. As teachers know, motivating the advancing student to break through to their next level is of prime importance. The Lamberti Symphony is both a musical and an aesthetic delight, possessing a full, balanced and complex tone in a delicately antiqued package. 4/4 – 1/4 sizes. The SHAR In Home Trial Program Our Safe, Easy, and Risk-Free In Home Trial Program allows you to try up to 2 violins, 2 violas, or 1 cello, and 4 bows for a 10 day trial period. SAFE – Our shipping containers are designed so that instruments and bows arrive to you safely, in playing condition. RISK FREE – You are not responsible for anything that may happen in shipping. EASY – One low fee for roundtrip shipping. Take the guesswork out of return shipping charges. Our shipments include a prepaid return label for easy returns.
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