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H. Luger Keith, Curtis & Clifton Nicolas Parola Stefan Petrov OLD WORLD CRAFTSMANSHIP OUTSTANDING VALUE H. Luger Keith, Curtis & Clifton Nicolas Parola Stefan Petrov Viktor Kereske Plamen Edrev Radiana Edreva Ricardo Galaini Hermann Luger 2012 - 2013 COUNTER CATALOG Serving Dealers of Fine Stringed Instruments Thanks to our dealers and dedicated staff, our tenth year in business was our best. As our company continues to grow, we also know how important it is to remain a consistent and reliable partner provid- ing quality products and services. At Gatchell Violins Company, we enter our eleventh year in wholesale business with a steadfast commitment to provide quality products at great price points and outstand- ing customer service for your complete satisfaction. This commitment leads us to seek new opportuni- ties to provide top-notch products to our dealers. Telephone: (866) 614-7547 Our staff of professionally trained luthiers travel Our office hours are from 9 am to 6 pm (ET) throughout Europe and Asia in search of incredible Monday through Friday. Dealer Inquiries Only. instruments that will enable us to continue to pro- vide outstanding value. Through these travels we E-Mail: [email protected] have been able to assemble an elite group of shops Fax: (321) 821-0135 which employ highly skilled craftsman who use quality materials and traditional methods of violin- Web: www.gatchellviolins.com making. This growing enterprise enables us to offer outstanding instruments at every price point and Phone, On-line, e-mail, or fax Orders: player level. From beginning student instruments to Shipping: Most orders will be shipped within 24 the very best that modern Italian makers can pro- hours. Those needing more detailed setup work will vide, we consistently offer better products at very ship within 2-3 days. Same day shipping is the norm competitive price-points. This enables our dealers to for most orders that are received by 2 pm (ET). Fed Ex provide a quality product at a superior value to their ground is our normal carrier. customers. We understand that violin shops and music stores Phone or On-line Dealer Application: are challenged every day to provide exceptional www.gatchellviolins.com/dealerapp.asp instruments and accessories at the lowest possible Returns: Phone, e-mail or fax us for an RA # (re- price. We know that this must be done while meeting turn authorization number) - all items returned within the significant expense of running a local, commu- 30 days will not be assessed a re-stocking fee. Items nity-based business. Although this is no easy task, must be in proper packaging and in re-sale condition we at Gatchell Violins Company are happy to help. to avoid re-stocking fees and to receive full credit. We are dedicated to providing value-based products that will not only empower our dealers to meet these Damaged/Lost Shipments: Please challenges head on, but also help their string busi- inspect all packages at the time of delivery. Immedi- ness grow in this highly competitive environment. ately report all issues to the driver and contact us via phone at 866-614-7547. Save all packaging and hold for instructions. All damage and/or discrepancies must be reported to us within 48 hours of receipt. Your Satisfaction Guaranteed You never have to be concerned about trying any of Warranty: the items we offer. It is without reservation or quali- We offer a one-year limited warranty on most prod- fication that we extend to you a 30 day guarantee. If ucts. The Ametto student level instruments (CV100, you feel that an item we provided to you was not a CA100, VB100) carry a limited warranty of 90 days good value, you may return or exchange it within 30 from date of invoice. days of receipt. That’s a risk free offer! Featured Products Our instruments, bows, cases, and accessories are from Europe and Asia. The following is a short over- view of three shops that provide outstanding value. Each offers something different, but all share a common commitment to traditional violin making methods, skilled handwork, use of quality materials, expert hand graduation for best sound, attention to detail and affordable pricing. Nicolas Parola The Nicolas Parola shop is a traditional workshop with each maker crafting their own instruments by hand. We believe these to be among the best violins, violas and cellos available today. The hand- work is superb and the skill of the craftsman is extraordinary. The Luthiers are very focused on making quality instruments in the tradi- tional way. The best quality materials are used and each instrument is hand graduated according to the characteristics of the tone wood. The commitment to making the very best instruments at the best possible price is impressive. Last year, the introduction of the the Italian oil varnished NP30N and NP30E violins, AP30N and E violas and the CP30N and E cellos was well received. This year the all new NP5 violin, AP5 viola and CP5 Cello have joined the impressive offering. All the instruments that make up the 5 series feature a rich dark Italian oil varnish with a warm, classical antiqued look, feel and sound. If you want the best value in the market today, it is hard to beat the instruments from this great shop. Stefan Petrov The shop of Stefan Petrov continues to offer wonderful instruments that are replicas of the old Italian masters. They are finished to perfec- tion with a warm, rich, clear, hand-rubbed varnish and special antiqu- ing. Their tonal qualities are exceptional as is their playability. Stefan Petrov now offers three levels of violins and two levels of viola. The Workshop model uses quality aged materials and is made by a promising apprentice under proper supervision. The Standard model uses highly figured, well aged loft seasoned tone wood. The bulk of the hand work is completed by an apprentice. It is then hand gradu- ated and varnished by the master maker. The Superior model is made completely by Master Petrov. European tone woods are hand se- lected for their intrinsic tonal qualities. The instrument then receives a lightly antiqued hand oil varnish. This year Petrov is making a limited number of his standard instru- ments out of European tone wood. These instruments are identified by the EURO indication on their labels. Keith, Curtis & Clifton The shop of Keith, Curtis and Clifton continues to make some of the most affordable and best European instruments available today. Their total commitment to make quality instruments by hand and offering them at the lowest possible price sets this European maker apart from all others. They not only offer a great value, but also an instrument at every play- ing level - from student to professional. All are made from loft sea- soned European tone wood and German ebony. Instruments from this shop are still a very good value in this ever changing market. European instruments remain a staple and offer good, consistent tone, durability, longevity and traditional European sound that will improve with age and playing. Superior European materials combined with traditional hand skill combines for an instrument that will be enjoyed for many years to come. 3 Table of Contents Viktor Kereske Shop and Master Violin 16 3 Featured Products Viktor Kereske Shop and Master Celli 16 Nicolas Parola 3 Viktor Kereske Shop and Master Viola 16 Keith, Curtis & Clifton 3 17 Stefan Petrov Violins Stefan Petrov 3 Stefan Petrov Workshop Violin 17 5 Setup Options Stefan Petrov Superior Violin 17 Factory Setup 5 Stefan Petrov Violin 17 Our Professional Setup 5 Stefan Petrov Workshop Viola 18 Choice of Strings 5 Stefan Petrov Cellos 18 6 Outfit Options 18 Stefan Petrov Viola and Cello Special Outfit Packages 6 Stefan Petrov Viola 18 7 Ametto and H. Luger 19 Ricardo Galaini Popular Upgrade Options - Ametto and H. Luger 7 Ricardo Galaini Violin 19 Ametto Violin and Viola Outfits 7 Ricardo Galaini Viola 19 H. Luger Violin and Viola Outfits 7 Ricardo Galaini Cellos 19 8 H. Luger Cellos 20 Edrev & Edreva H. Luger CC100 Entry Level Cello Outfit 8 Master Violin by Plamen Endrev 20 8 Ametto and H. Luger Basses Master Violin by Radiana Edreva... 20 Ametto VB100 Bass Outfit 8 21 Bows H. Luger VB200 Bass Outfit 8 H. Luger Brazilwood Bows 21 H. Luger C500 Cello Outfit 8 Hermann Luger Premium Pernambuco Bows 21 9 Keith, Curtis & Clifton Violins Hermann Luger Select Pernambuco Bows 21 KCC 100 and 103 Violins Outfits 9 22 Hermann Luger Master Bows KCC R33V and R34V Violin Outfits 9 Hermann Luger Master Bows for Violin 22 KCC R31V and R32V Violin Outfits 9 Hermann Luger Master Bows for Viola 22 10 Keith, Curtis & Clifton Violas Hermann Luger Master Bows for Cello 22 KCC 200 and 203 Viola Outfits 10 23 GVC Carbon Fiber Bows KCC R33A and R34A Viola Outfits 10 CFX and Academy Full Carbon Fiber Bows 23 KCC R31A and R32A Viola Outfits 10 Artista - Advancing Full Carbon Fiber Bow 23 11 Keith, Curtis & Clifton Cello Superiore - Premium Full Carbon Fiber Bow 23 KCC 301, 302 and 303 Cello Outfits 11 24 Viola Cases KCC R31C and R32C Cello Outfits 11 Campus Lightweight Deluxe Oblong Viola Case 24 KCC R33C and R34C Cello Outfits 11 NEW - two great viola cases 24 12 Keith, Curtis & Clifton Basses Eddy Adjustable Archtop Viola Case 24 KCC 401 & 402 Bass 12 Symphony Double Viola/Violin Case 24 KCC R31B Bass 12 25 Violin Cases KCC R33B Bass 12 Shaped Lightweight & ABS Plastic Violin Cases 25 13 Nicolas Parola Violins Three Oblong Lightweight Violin Cases 25 NP10 & P40N Full & Fractional Size Violins 13 Mooney D-Shaped Lightweight Violin Case 25 NP30N & NP30E Violins 13 Symphony Deluxe Archtop Violin Case 26 NEW NP5 - NP15 Violins 13 Two Great Extra Protection Violin Cases 26 14 Nicolas Parola Viola Diplomat LS & Premier LX Violin Case 26 NEW Nicolas Parola AP30N Viola 14 27 Cello Bags and Cases Nicolas Parola AP20 & AP30 Violas 14 Cello Bags 27 NEW Nicolas Parola AP30E Viola 14 Deluxe Lightweight Cello Case 27 15 Nicolas Parola Cellos Three Cello Flight Cases-Full Carbon Fiber, CF and Nicolas Parola CP10, NEW CP5 & P40C Cellos 15 FG Composites 27 NEW Nicolas Parola CP30N & CP30E Cellos 15 28 Bass Bags and Cases Nicolas Parola CP20 & CP30 Cellos 15 Bass Bags 28 16 Viktor Kereske Bass Case 28 Setup Options On your dealer net pricing sheets, you will find most of our instruments are priced with and without the various setups we offer.
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