When it comes to string instrument sales in Calgary, maintaining a continually rotating quality inventory can be challenging. It is not sufficient, however, to merely have a large selection of instruments. The instruments should also be in the best possible condition. An old violin or cello with a multitude of cracks, poor retouching, and other repairs represents an unsound investment from the standpoints of dollars, tone, and reliability. We only sell instruments that are in excellent condition. With our 80% trade-in policy, we know that many of these musical instruments will return to our Calgary shop in one way or another.
We have a fully equipped repairs department that can handle anything which needs to be fixed. Our team will assess the issue with your instrument and will work to find the most effective solution. We use the latest techniques and high quality equipment to service your instrument quickly and properly.
In addition to our older musical instruments, our inventory in Calgary includes many new string instruments that will improve with age. After all, every Stradivarius was once new! Some very fine instruments are built these days and depending on your budget, an excellent new instrument may offer much more bang for your buck.
Below is a sampling of some of the more familiar brands found in our shop:
Euro, Eastman, Suzuki, Hofner, Sheng Liu, Kohr, Yamaha, Gewa, Calin Wultur, and Mezzo-Forte instruments
Handmade instruments by Wojciech Topa, Chipot-Vuillaume, Yang Kai, Maciej Lacek, Quoxing Fan, Paul Hilaire, Jacques Leclerc, El Tesoro, Vasile Mare, Ezio Tanzi, Pawel Migiel, and Frederich Hoyer (Baroque violin)
Bobelock, Eastman, Hiscox, Everest, Gewa, Aileen, and Howard Core cases
CodaBow, J.T. Jet, K. Holtz, Cadenza, and Richter bows
Handmade bows by Manoel Francisco, Juliano Oliveira, Elias Guasti, Luan Rui, André Werlong, José G. Bottoni, Ronaldo Siqueira, V. Siqueira, Egidius Dörfler, Brian Johnson, Bernard Walke, W.E. Hill, Paul Hilaire, Gusto Lucci, Michael Vann, and Raimundo Almeida
We also carry an extensive inventory of strings and accessories from the following manufacturers:
Pirastro
Thomastik-Infeld
D'Addario
Dominant
Jargar
Larsen
Kun
Comford
Wolf
Bon Musica
Larica (Liebenzeller)
Gustave Bernardel
Seiko
Wittner
Manhasset
Hercules
BowMaster
Mighty Bright
Strad Pad
Hill
Psarianos
RATstands
Stretto
König & Meyer
Snark
iKlip
String Swing
AirTurn Duo
One of our greatest joys comes when a child chooses their first violin, viola, or cello.
In fact, students who start out with us as Suzuki Twinklers often stick with us for their entire musical career; we are that involved in making sure your child has the perfect instrument throughout their musical studies! Over the years, we have developed a reputation amongst many of Calgary's violin teachers and musicians for doing an exceptional job of fitting young students and advanced students alike. Very often, string instructors send their students specifically to V.A. Hill Fine Strings Ltd. to get fitted.
Whether your little one is just starting out or you are an advanced student in Calgary, looking for that perfect musical instruments in Calgary, you can rest assured knowing that the professionals at V.A. Hill Fine Strings Ltd. will be able to find you an instrument ideally suited to your needs!
We look forward to seeing you in the shop and being your partner throughout your musical education.