Stentor Katalog 09

Orchestral Stringed InstrumentsStentor

Est. 1895

The Stentor Student II Violin Outfit has won the Music IndustriesAssociation (MIA) award for the Best Bowed Instrument more than 20 times. The MIA is the UK trade association of the musical products

industry and its awards are voted for by the membership.

At Stentor we strongly believe that each child should have an opportunity to play a musical instrumentand that music should be a part of everyone'sdevelopment throughout their life. We consider that

all students should have access to musical instruments that areeasily playable and responsive in sound.

The instruments must be available at a reasonable cost so that all those who wish to learn to play are able to do so. We haveworked over many years with teachers and educationalists to

achieve these goals.

Michael C. DoughtyManaging Director

Our history

Stentor has been known to orchestral stringed instrumentplayers and teachers for more than 100 years. According to Greek mythology, Stentor was a herald with the voice and volume of "one hundred other men together".

Edward C. Doughty, a Professor of Music and teacher of the violin,registered the name ‘Stentor’ in 1895 for gut violin strings and rosin.

Since the 1960s, more than one million young musicians have beguntheir musical careers with a Stentor instrument. Many of these sameviolinists and string players are now to be found in major orchestrasand the teaching profession throughout the world. Stentor sells more orchestral stringed instruments than any other companyinternationally and offers unequalled value.

Our workshops

Stentor violins, violas, cellos and basses are made inStentor's own factory workshops in China, in much the same way that instruments were made in Europe for hundreds of years. Stentor was the first company

in the world to establish a wholly owned violin factory workshop in China. Jiangsu province has a tradition of hand skills and at the Stentor workshops we have been able to harness these skills, making instruments in a traditional manner, under our own management, in pleasantworking conditions.

Our brand

The Stentor name is known for quality, consistency andreliability. Stentor violins, violas, cellos and basses leadstudents from their very first lesson up to professionallevel. At Stentor, we recognise that the most important

instrument for any musician is the one they start on and we arecommitted to provide the quality and affordability to ensure thatplayers have the most enjoyable and rewarding experience. Teachersand music services everywhere recommend Stentor instruments asthey recognize the quality and value we offer.

Our quality

Stentor violins, violas, cellos and double basses are carvedfrom solid tonewoods, from the initial instrument shape tothe finer details. Instruments are individually thicknessedfor quality of sound. We carefully control the specification

and measurements of Stentor instruments at our own factoryworkshops to produce instruments that have the essentialcharacteristics of good tone and consistent quality control. On allStentor instruments, the bridge and soundpost are carefully fitted toensure the best playability. Many other instruments made withoutthese controls are unplayable, leading to disappointment anddiscouragement.

* Some models not available in every market.

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Stentor Student IViolin and Viola Outfits

S tentor Student I and II Violin and Viola Outfits are the main teaching instrumentsthroughout the world’s schools. The Stentor Student I is the ideal entry-levelinstrument for students up to middle grades. This is an instrument that offers reliable,

consistent performance and good tone, enhancing the learning process for the student. It ishand carved from solid tonewoods with good quality rosewood pegs and fingerboard andinlaid purfling. The outfits include reliable wood bows and well-designed lightweight caseswith integral shoulder rest and music pockets.

Stentor Student I Violin Outfit (Model 1400)

• Hand carved from solid tonewoods

• Solid, carved, spruce front

• Solid, carved, maple back and ribs

• Solid, carved, maple neck

• Mid brown varnish

• Blackened rosewood fingerboard

• High quality dark rosewood pegs

• Alloy tailpiece with integral adjusters (1/32 and 1/64 sizes have wood tailpiece with on-string adjusters)

• Good student wood bow with natural horsehair and ebony frog

• Lightweight case, blue integral cover withsafety reflectors; fitted interior withaccessory pocket and two bow holders;carrying straps, full lid music pocket,external shoulder rest pocket

Sizes: 4/4, 7/8, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64

Stentor Student I Viola Outfit (Model 1038)






• Blackened rosewood fingerboard

• High quality dark rosewood pegs

• Alloy tailpiece with integral adjusters

• High quality European branded strings

• Good student wood bow with natural horsehair and ebony frog

• Lightweight case with integral cover and carrying straps, full lidmusic pocket and external shoulder rest pocket

Sizes: 12"(305mm), 13"(330mm), 14"(355mm), 15"(380mm),151/2"(395mm), 16"(405mm)

"We have been selling the Stentor Student range ofinstruments for many years. It would be hard to find a violin

with such consistency and quality of sound. In the light ofStentor’s continuing improvements, no other violin outfit

offers such good value for money."

Kevin George, Blackpool Violin Shop, England


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Stentor Student IIViolin and Viola Outfits

Stentor Student II Viola Outfit (Model 1505)

• Hand carved from solid tonewoods, as per violin

• Ebony fingerboard

• Ebony pegs


• Teka pattern hardwood chin rest

• High quality European branded strings

• Good student wood bow with natural horsehair and full mountedebony frog

• Lightweight case with integral cover and carrying straps, full lidmusic pocket and external shoulder rest pocket

Sizes: 12"(305mm), 13"(330mm), 14"(355mm), 15"(380mm),151/2"(395mm), 16"(405mm), 161/2"(419mm)

Violas

Violas are mostly known by their back measurement rather than byfractional sizes. Many years ago Stentor introduced small size violas,after consultation with teachers over changing teaching methods.The Stentor Student II range is available in seven sizes down to12"(305mm). These instruments have increased rib depth andcorrect dimensions of bass bar and thicknessing to produce a good'viola' sound; this cannot be achieved by using a violin simply fittedwith viola strings.

Stentor Student II Violin Outfit (Model 1500)





• Gold brown varnish


• High quality ebony pegs



• Rope core strings

• Good student wood bow with natural horsehair and full mounted ebony frog

• Lightweight case, burgundy red integral coverwith safety reflectors: fitted interior withaccessory pocket, two bow holders and caseblanket; carrying straps, full lid music pocket,external shoulder rest pocket.

Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16

Most education advisors and music services recommendthe Stentor Student II as the optimum teachinginstrument. The violin itself is of high quality, hand

made from solid tonewoods in Stentor's unique workshopenvironment. All instruments have inlaid purfling. Pegs, nut andsaddle are ebony and the violin is fitted with flexible core stringsand alloy tailpiece with integral adjusters.

The Stentor Graduate is an excellentoutfit with a strong, good quality bowand a stylish oblong case. The violin is

hand carved from solid tonewoods and featuresan attractive shaded satin finish.

Stentor GraduateViolin Outfit

Stentor Graduate Violin Outfit (Model 1542)

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Stentor Student StandardViolin Outfit

The budgets of some education authorities onlyallow purchase of basic entry-level instruments.To answer this need, Stentor provides the

Stentor Student Standard. Unlike many other economylevel instruments, the violin is made to correctmeasurements and specifications, with blackened

hardwood pegs and fingerboard. The outfit comes withan attractive lightweight case with brown integral coverand a good student wood bow. The violin is made fromcarved solid tonewoods and represents amazing value; it should not be confused with low quality pressedtimber instruments that have a short useable life.

Stentor Student Standard Violin Outfit (Model 1018)

• Solid tonewoods


• Blackened hardwood fingerboard

• Blackened hardwood pegs


• Inlaid purfling

• Wood bow with natural horsehair and ebony frog

• Lightweight case with brown integral cover and carrying straps

Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16




• Shaded satin light brown finish

• Ebony fingerboard and pegs

• Inlaid purfling


• Synthetic gut strings

• Strong wood bow with ebony frogand parisienne eye

• Lightweight oblong case withintegral cover and fitted interior with accessory pocket and twobow holders, hygrometer, carryingstraps and case blanket Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8

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Stentor Conservatoire Violin Outfit (Model 1550)

• Finely hand carved spruce front

• Solid, carved flamed maple back and ribs

• Finely carved maple neck

• Shellax™ varnish


• Ebony pegs

• Inlaid purfling


• Teka pattern chin rest

• Synthetic gut strings

• Good wood bow with natural white horsehair and full mountedebony frog

• Deluxe oblong lightweight case with integral cover, carryingstrap, music pocket, hygrometer and case blanket

Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8

Stentor Conservatoire Viola Outfit (Model 1551)

• Description as per violin as above

Sizes: 14"(355mm), 15"(380mm), 151/2"(395mm), 16"(405mm), 161/2"(419mm)

Stentor ConservatoireViolin and Viola Outfits

The Stentor Conservatoire violin outfit is chosen by intermediate players and above and oftenrecommended by teachers as a ‘step-up’

instrument. It offers a high standard at a reasonable cost.The instruments are hand carved from attractive selectedtonewoods and the outfit is complete with a professionalstyle oblong case and good quality bow.

Stentor Conservatoire II Violin Outfit (Model 1560)

The Stentor Conservatoire II is an enhanced outfit that will impresswith its extra features. The violin is the same as the StentorConservatoire, but it is fitted with a Wittner tailpiece with integraladjusters and high quality branded strings. It is also supplied with abrazilwood bow and deluxe oblong case.

Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8

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Stentor Cellos are hand carved from solid tonewoods withinlaid purfling and should not be confused with othermachine made instruments using pressed timber or plywood.

Stentor Student and ConservatoireCello Outfits

Stentor Student I Cello Outfit (Model 1102)


• Amber brown varnish

• Blackened hardwood fingerboard

• Blackened rosewood pegs


• Bow with natural horsehair and ebony frog

• Padded blue and grey rayon cover with safety reflectors, bow and accessory pockets and back straps

Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10

Stentor Student II Cello Outfit (Model 1108)


• Solid carved spruce front

• Solid carved maple back and sides

• Gold brown varnish



• Flexible core strings

• Good quality wood bow with natural horsehair and full mounted ebony frog

• Padded grey and red rayon cover with safety reflectors, bow and accessory pockets and back straps

Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16

Stentor Conservatoire Cello Outfit (Model 1586)

The Stentor Conservatoire cello outfit is chosen by intermediateplayers and above and often recommended by teachers as a ‘step-up’ instrument. It offers a high standard at a reasonable cost. Theinstruments are hand carved from attractive selected tonewoodsand the outfit is complete with a lightweight hard case and goodquality bow.

• Hand carved from attractive selected flamed tonewoods


• Solid carved flamed maple back and sides



• Ebony pegs

• Good quality bridge



• Good student bow with natural horsehair and full mounted ebony frog

• Lightweight hard case with integral cover and carrying straps

Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4

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Stentor Student Double Bass Outfit (Model 1950)

• Hand carved solid spruce front

• Back and sides made from laminated maple

• Chestnut brown varnish

• Brass machine heads

• Padded rayon cover with bow and accessory pockets

• Good quality wood bow

Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8

Stentor Student Double Bass Outfit (Model 1951)

• Description as above, but with ebony fingerboard

Stentor Student II Double Bass Outfit (Model 1438)


• Solid carved maple back and sides

• Amber brown varnish

• Full plate brass machine heads



Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8

Stentor Student and ConservatoireDouble Bass Outfits

Stentor DoubleBasses are made toa high standard

and offer good playabilityat affordable prices.

Stentor Conservatoire Double Bass Outfit (Model 1439)

• Hand carved from selected solid tonewoods

• Fully carved flamed back and front



• Good quality full plate brass machine heads





Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4

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Stentor high-grade orchestral models are superbhandcrafted instruments, carved from selected andfigured tonewoods. These instruments are made

in a specialist hand workshop within theStentor factory, where the most skilledindividual workers produce under the close supervision of a mastermaker, in a traditional luthier'senvironment that would be familiar tomakers throughout the centuries. Theresult is fine instruments with a superiorfinish and sound. All instruments areindividually workshop fitted. Available in a variety of sizes.

Messina, Elysia and ArcadiaViolins, Violas and Cellos

Stentor Messina Violins, Violas and Cellos (Models 1865, 1866, 1590)


• Selected spruce front, figured maple back, ribs and neck

• Inlaid purfling

• Hand applied traditional shellac varnish


• Fitted with professional quality branded strings

Stentor Elysia Violins, Violas and Cellos(Models 1875, 1876, 1591)

• Finely hand carved from solid tonewoods

• Selected spruce front, finely figured maple back, ribs and neck

• Inlaid purfling




Stentor Arcadia Violins, Violas and Cellos(Models 1880, 1877, 1596)

• Finely hand carved from attractive high quality solid tonewoods

• Selected spruce front, highly figured maple back, ribs and neck

• Inlaid purfling





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Stentor Arcadia Double Bass (Model 1470)

• Hand made from selected and figured tonewoods

• Fully carved well flamed back and front






Sizes: 3/4, 1/2

Stentor Elysia Double Bass (Model 1456)

• Hand carved spruce front

• Hand carved flamed maple back


• Fully carved back and front





Sizes: 3/4, 1/2, 1/4

Profundo, Elysia and ArcadiaDouble Basses

These double basses are excellent handcrafted instruments, carved from selected solid tonewoods, with inlaid purfling. All these instruments are individually workshop fitted.

Stentor Profundo Double Bass (Model 1445)

A superbly crafted double bass with selected close, even grain spruce front and highly figured maple back, sides and neck.

• Hand made from solid tonewoods

• Fully hand carved front and back



• High quality quarter plate brass machine heads

• Decorative carving on front and back edges and head (pictured below)

Stentor Profundo Double Bass (Model 1442)

• Description as per 1445 double bass – without decorative carving

"My son commenced his musical training with a ‘Stentor Student’. I believe these instruments offer excellent quality and value."Raphael Wallfisch - World famous cellist and Professor at the Guildhall School of Music

"I can thoroughly recommend this bass from Stentor. It's user friendly, with a good sound

and for a hand made carved instrument - amazing value."Gary Karr - World famous double bass soloist (pictured with one of the Stentor Basses)

"Stentor offer excellent instruments for students ofall ages. We thoroughly recommend them for theirquality and unbeatable value."Richard Bodinnar - violinist and owner of WhitehorseMusic, Melbourne, Australia

"We have been selling the Stentor Student range of instruments for many years. It would be hard to find a violin with such consistency and quality of sound.

In the light of Stentor’s continuing improvements, no other violin outfit offers such good value for money."

Kevin George - owner, Blackpool Violin Shop, Blackpool, England

"These are terrific cellos with excellent tonal response and a good warm, focusedsound. They offer great flexibility and ease of playing. The choice of wood and

standard of finish also make them a pleasure to look at."Raphael Wallfisch - on playing the Stentor Elysia and Arcadia cellos

"Very beautiful appearance, excellent finish… They have a good sound that requires only to evolve in the hands of the owner."Talking about Messina, Elysia and Arcadia violins, Antoine Lits - Les Archets, Brussels, Belgium

"I am perfectly happy with my Stentor Conservatoire Cello, which I bought in Januaryfrom a dealer in Luebeck, Germany. Not only does it look beautiful, but has also a finesound... and nobody (including my critical teacher) believes me when it comes to talking

about prices. I am a passionate beginner at the age of 44 (!), and I am sure this fine instrument will become a partner for life."

Ulrike Strerath-Bolz - Augsburg, Germany

"Great sound, my teacher guarantees that it will make me pass my grade 4!" 11 year old boy, Essex, England - talking about his Stentor Elysia Viola

Stentor Music Co Ltd, Reigate, RH2 9EZ, England, UKTel: +44 (0)1737 240226 • Fax: +44 (0)1737 242748Email: [email protected] • www.stentor-music.com

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