Zlata's Violin Gear
Exactly what I use as a professional violinist and recommend to my violin students
Violin, bow, strings, rosin, case and more
My Violin
German Violin from 1840
It's a German violin from around 1840. The maker is unknown. In the first half of the 20th century it was played by a first violinist in the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. It was silent for many years, until I purchased it and restored it.
My Bow
Arcus S9 Round Violin Bow
For years this was my dream bow and now I finally have it! It's light, produces a great sound and does all bowing techniques with ease. Arcus bows come in different types and prices.
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My Case
Gewa Air 1.7 Shaped Violin Case
I like my violin case strong and light. I love this beautiful glossy black Gewa case. The only downside is that there's not much storage space, so I always carry an extra sheet music bag.
Buy the case →My Strings
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold Violin Strings
I love the warm and powerful sound of these strings and the feeling under my fingertips. I like to combine them with the No 1 soft E string. I combine these strings with the Pirastro Evah Pirazzi rosin.
Buy the strings →Shoulder Rest
Viva la Musica Diamond Shoulder Rest
A shoulder rest should be comfortable and adjustable, but it's also important that it doesn't get in the way of the resonance of your violin. This shoulder rest is made of maple and has specially designed feet that don't mute your violin.
Buy the shoulder rest →Orchestra Mute
Alpine Menuhin Mute
This is an orchestra mute that actually sounds good! It mutes, but it doesn't change the tonal character of your violin, like most mutes do. This one is for con sordino playing.
Buy the mute →What I Also Recommend
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