Knilling String Instruments has introduced the J. Rémy™ all-carbon fiber bow.

The bows are available in both solid and patterned carbon fiber, and feature nickel-silver winding. read more

“Carbon fiber is now the primary choice for growing numbers of string players, especially for musicians seeking an alternative to wood or looking for a second bow, ” says Jim Eaton, vice president of Knilling. “These are responsive and well balanced, and offer durability and consistency in affordable price ranges.”

They also feature a leatherette grip and come with nickel-silver mounted ebony frogs with Parisian eye, pearl slide, and a three-part button. They are available for 4/4, 3/4 and 1/2 size violins, violas, and cellos, and 3/4 and 1/2 size basses (French and German style).

The MSRPs on the bows (solid/patterned):
violins:  $99.95/$124.95
violas:  $129.95/$149.95
cellos:  $159.95/$199.95
basses: $299.95/$349.95.

SLM releases the Austin ATC200 Series electric guitars, a classic-shape solid hardwood body guitar that has the performance and feel of an instrument typically costing much more than its MRSP of $219.

The guitar features a neck and fingerboard made of maple; two traditional single coil pickups; vintage style three-saddle bridge; die cast, chrome machine heads; and D’Addario strings. It’s currently available in four popular colors: black, sunburst, white, and butterscotch.

He adds: “It isn’t difficult to put together a… read more

Alvarez’s Yairi DYM95 has a beautiful balanced tone and excellent projection make it superbly suited for rhythm or fingerpicking duties. It features solid Indian Rosewood sides and back, solid spruce top, and ebony fingerboard.

Specifications: Dreadnought Body Style, Solid Rosewood Back/Sides, Solid Spruce Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 25 3/8″ (645mm) Scale, 1-11/16″ (43mm) Width at Nut, 12 Fret Diagonal Fingerboard Inlay, DC Ebony Bridge, Ivory Multi Body Binding, Abalone Soundhole Rosette, Rosewood Head Overlay, Ivory Fingerboard Biding, Ivory Multi… read more