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Intermediate String Instruments & Bows

Ready to take the next step in your playing? An intermediate instrument is designed to help you move beyond the basics and truly start shaping your own sound. Compared to beginner instruments, these are crafted from higher-quality, well-seasoned tonewoods, allowing for greater responsiveness, a wider dynamic range, and richer tonal colours. When paired with an appropriately matched intermediate or advanced-level bow, this gives developing players the tools they need to approach more demanding repertoire with greater confidence, control, and musical expression.

Our intermediate range is one of the largest in Australia, featuring a carefully curated mix of Chinese, Australian and German-made instruments that will comfortably support students working around AMEB Grades 4–7. With such a wide range of tonal characteristics, craftsmanship styles, and finishes, you’re sure to find an instrument that suits your playing style, musical taste, and helps you discover your sound.

Every intermediate instrument is professionally set up by our qualified workshop technicians with the advancing player in mind; optimised for improved projection, responsiveness, and tonal depth, and fitted with quality European strings to deliver a richer, more refined sound with greater scope for nuance and expression. All instruments purchased from us include and free ongoing servicing and support*.

Useful links: Violin Cases | Viola Cases | Cello Cases | Book an Appointment | Our Setups

EOFY Deal!

Until the end of June, enjoy 10% OFF our range of intermediate violins, violas, and cellos — with savings of up to $400 on violins and violas, and up to $750 on selected cellos. To help complete your setup, we're also offering 10% OFF any case or intermediate bow when purchased together as an outfit. With any intermediate outfit, we'll also include a FREE half cake Cecilia rosin valued at over $45!

Offer is available in-store or online. To access the outfit discount on our website, simply add any intermediate instrument, bow and case to your cart and your 10% OFF discount will be automatically applied. You'll have the option to select your FREE Cecilia half cake rosin when you hit 'checkout'.

*Available on in-stock items only. Excludes secondhand instruments. Outfits must include an intermediate instrument, intermediate bow and case to qualify for 10% OFF all items and a free Cecilia half cake rosin. Hurry! Offer ends 30 June.

Intermediate String Instruments and Bows

  • Original price $450.00
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    Original price $450.00
    Current price $270.00
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    Current price $270.00

    J.Stauffer Pernambuco Octagonal Viola Bow

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  • Original price $350.00
    Original price $350.00 - Original price $350.00
    Original price $350.00
    Current price $210.00
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    Current price $210.00

    Stauffer Brazilwood Octagonal Viola Bow with Parisian Eye

    Only 1 left!

  • Original price $670.00 - Original price $670.00
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    Current price $670.00

    Knoll Brazilwood Viola Bow with Silver Lapping 14-16.5"

    Only 1 left!

    The Knoll workshop where this bow was crafted, was established in 1932 with Alfred Knoll (1909-1980). Alfred’s son Harmut was born in 1937 and he ...

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  • Original price $1,225.00 - Original price $1,225.00
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    Current price $1,225.00

    Müsing C3 Modern Carbon Fibre Viola Bow

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    Traditional viola bows are not strong enough for modern strings and too heavy for a comfortable and fast playing. To solve this problem we have mad...

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  • Original price $4,280.00
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    Current price $3,852.00
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    GEWA Germania Sydney Viola 15.5"

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  • Original price $4,280.00
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    Original price $4,280.00
    Current price $3,852.00
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    GEWA Germania Melbourne Viola 15.5"

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  • Original price $4,000.00
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    Current price $3,600.00
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    Nicolas Deroux VI07 Viola 15.5"

    Only 1 left!

  • Original price $480.00 - Original price $480.00
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    Current price $480.00

    Stauffer Brazilwood Round Viola Bow with Parisian Eye

    Only 1 left!

  • Original price $735.00 - Original price $735.00
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    Current price $735.00

    J.Stauffer Pernambuco Round Viola Bow

    Only 1 left!

  • Original price $1,230.00 - Original price $1,230.00
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    Current price $1,230.00

    J.Stauffer* Pernambuco Round Viola Bow with Parisian Eye

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  • Original price $1,150.00 - Original price $1,150.00
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    Current price $1,150.00

    Alfred Knoll Pernambucco Viola Bow 14-16.5"

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  • Original price $600.00 - Original price $600.00
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    $600.00 - $600.00
    Current price $600.00

    Stauffer* Brazilwood Octagonal Viola Bow with Parisian Eye

    Only 2 left!

    This bow is made from Brazilwood in the European tradition of bow-making. It is perfect for advancing players who want the traditional feel of a wo...

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  • Original price $2,300.00
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    Current price $2,070.00
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    Current price $2,070.00

    Schroeder #200 Viola 15.5"

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  • Original price $2,750.00
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    Original price $2,750.00
    Current price $2,475.00
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    Current price $2,475.00

    Johann Stauffer #500S Viola 15.5"

    Only 2 left!

  • Original price $1,595.00
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    Current price $1,435.50
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    Current price $1,435.50

    Johann Stauffer #200S Viola 15.5"

    Only 1 left!

  • Original price $895.00 - Original price $895.00
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    Current price $895.00

    Knoll Brazilwood Dodd Model Viola Bow 14-16.5"

    Only 1 left!

    The Knoll workshop where this bow was crafted, was established in 1932 with Alfred Knoll (1909-1980). Alfred’s son Harmut was born in 1937 and he ...

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  • Original price $1,650.00 - Original price $1,650.00
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    Current price $1,650.00

    Alfred Knoll Pernambucco Dodd Model Viola Bow 14-16.5"

    Only 1 left!

    This viola bow was made in the Knoll workshop in 2019. The Knoll workshop was established in 1932 with Alfred Knoll (1909-1980). Alfred’s son Harmu...

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  • Original price $920.00 - Original price $920.00
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    Current price $920.00

    Müsing C2 Classic Carbon Fibre Viola Bow

    Only 1 left!

    The C2 is a giant step up from the average wooden or composite bow. Don't waste your efforts playing a lesser bow.

  • Original price $1,550.00 - Original price $1,550.00
    Original price $1,550.00
    $1,550.00
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    Current price $1,550.00

    Alfred Knoll Pernambucco Bausch Model Viola Bow 14-16.5"

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    Stick of fine quality, french polished, selected frog with lined abalone slide and Iris eye inlaid in a ring, three part button with narrow ebony p...

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  • Original price $1,225.00 - Original price $1,225.00
    Original price $1,225.00
    $1,225.00
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    Current price $1,225.00

    Müsing C3 Classic Carbon Fibre Viola Bow

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    Traditional viola bows are not strong enough for modern strings and too heavy for a comfortable and fast playing. To solve this problem we have mad...

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