Zip Cases for Cello
will be here by February 8!
Year after year we see so many cellos come to our shop with broken necks that we have been looking for a cost-efficient case to provide some protection when kids are riding the school bus, going to festivals, even just walking through crowded school hallways. At $175.00 the Zip case costs only a little more than a good-quality, soft cover, and a whole lot less than the cost of a broken neck or a totaled cello.
To the best of our knowledge, we are the only supplier of this special, new product in the U.S.A. The Zip case is light-weight, only 9 lbs., and it has wheels! We have had it upgraded with an industrial-strength zipper, made by the Japanese company YKK. The case is covered in a tear resistant woven nylon which comes in a choice of five colors: black, blue, red, gray, and brown. The body is of molded, stiff rubber, laminated with rigid foam, lined with a soft black fabric to protect the cello's finish from scratches. These great cases are only available in full and 3/4 sizes.
For more information and pictures, go to the ZipCase page.
Gailes' Goes Green
As of June 11, 2009, GVS is running on 100% WIND POWER. We want to do all we can to reduce our carbon footprint. Getting our electricity from wind power is just one more step in that direction.
Severe Weather Alert!
With more snow on the way for Tuesday and Wendesday (Feb. 9 & 10), please call before you come in to make sure we're open. We'll keep you posted about closings here and on Facebook, too.
New German Bows
Recently, Bill had the chance to be the 1st shop in the area to select from a collection of violin, viola & cello bows from German workshops, both master and commercial. After several hours, he picked out the best 100 to purchase. They are some of the finest German-made bows he has ever seen. They range in size from1/4 to full-size and are student grade through professional. To see pictures of a few of the bows, go to the Bows page and click the link at the top for "Pictures".
Piccinotti Instruments
The newest Piccinotti Bottega violin has arrived.
This is our newest instrument from the workshop of Marco Piccinotti, Master violin maker from Parma, Italy. The pictures below are of an instrument made entirely by the Master himself. Scroll down for more information about Marco Piccinotti.
Gailes’ Violin Shop is proud to offer instruments by the Italian Master, Marco Piccinotti. We believe that he is among the finest Italian makers of our time. Through decades of research and testing, he has developed a unique method of crafting his instruments for absolute quality in both artistic and acoustic aspects. His instruments have been winning awards throughout Europe for almost two decades. Finally, through the shops of the American Violin Alliance, his work is available to American musicians. Please call for an appointment to play his Master-made violins, violas and cellos. We also have his Botega (Workshop) instruments available.
Tadioli Violins
Gailes’ Violin Shop and the American Violin Alliance are pleased to introduce another incredible Italian Master Maker, Maurizio Tadioli. One of the great Italian makers of our time, the artistry that goes into each of his instruments is of the highest quality. His style is individual and exquisitely beautiful. To experience this instrument, call our colleague Roland Feller in San Francisco at 415-567-3708 or our colleague Robert Ray in Olympia at 360-570-1085.
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Columbia Orchestra Young Artist Competition
GVS is proud to be the corporate sponsor for the Columbia Orchestra’s Young Artists Competition. On January 23rd and 24th, talented young musicians competed to win the opportunity to perform a concerto with the Columbia Orchestra. We were there to support the young artists, their families and the orchestra. For pictures from the event click here. Congratulations to the winner - Quan Mei (violin) in the Junior Division, Jenny Lehtonen (flute) in the Senior Division for Winds, and Rena Shi (violin) in the Senior Division for Strings. Rena was playing on a violin from GVS! The concert will be Saturday, March 27th, 2010 at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia, Maryland. The winners will each be presented with a GVS gift certificate for $100.
Two years ago, both the winners were playing on instruments from Gailes’ Violin Shop. Last year, Evangaline Chandran won playing on a violin from GVS.