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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*.
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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.
The Stauffer #803E Stradivari model is a German-made instrument that would best fit players considering performances situations like the upper AMEB...
View full detailsThe B20 is the second instrument in the Barossa range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of ...
View full detailsThe N30 is the third instrument in the Nullarbor range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of...
View full detailsThe N20 is the second instrument in the Nullarbor range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart o...
View full detailsThe N10 is the first instrument in the Nullarbor range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of...
View full detailsThe D30 is the third instrument in the Daintree range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of ...
View full detailsThe D20 is the second instrument in the Daintree range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of...
View full detailsThe D10 is the first instrument in the Daintree range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of ...
View full detailsThe B30 is the third instrument in the Barossa range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of S...
View full detailsThe B10 is the first instrument in the Barossa range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of S...
View full detailsThe Jacquot 500VA violin would be perfect for any advancing intermediate player wanting a rich, warm-sounding violin with excellent projection. It ...
View full detailsThe Francois Jacquot 300VA is our favourite all-rounder intermediate violin. Like our other Jacquot models, it isn’t overly bright or warm and has ...
View full detailsThe 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 ...
View full detailsThe 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 ...
View full detailsThe 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 s...
View full detailsThis violin bow was made in the Knoll workshop in 2019. The Knoll workshop was established in 1932 with Alfred Knoll (1909-1980). Alfred’s son Harm...
View full detailsThe 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 s...
View full detailsThe Kreisler Hybrid bow is a fantastic option for players needing a high-performance bow at an affordable price. It has a carbon composite centre a...
View full detailsThis bow is perfect to go with your first full size violin. Its transparent sound helps to develop a perfect intonation. Its precise feedback and b...
View full detailsOur second hand instruments All second hand instruments purchased from The Sydney String Centre have been serviced and fitted with new strings, to ...
View full detailsThis delightful cello was handcrafted in China using lightly flamed maple with a medium curl on the back and sides, and a finely grained spruce on ...
View full detailsThe Schroeder 400EM was handcrafted in China using European timber, with a maple back and sides which are lightly flamed with a medium curl, and a ...
View full details* Ebony pegs and fingerboard* Spruce Top* Maple back and sides* Tailpiece with fine tuners in-built* Larsen StringsJohann Stauffer instruments are ...
View full detailsThis lovely cello was handcrafted in China using two-pieces of maple for the back and has a well-flamed narrow curl with matching sides, and finely...
View full detailsThis cello was handcrafted in China using moderately flamed maple with a medium curl on the back and sides, and a finely grained spruce on the top....
View full detailsThis bow is made from Brazilwood in the European tradition of bow-making. It is octagonal in shape and the frog is ebony with pearl inlay. It is p...
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