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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 $1,090.00 - Original price $1,090.00
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    GEWA *P.Baron Violin Bow 4/4

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  • Original price $3,990.00
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    Current price $3,591.00
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    Current price $3,591.00

    Johann Stauffer #803E Stradivari Model Violin 4/4

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    The Stauffer #803E Stradivari model is a German-made instrument that would best fit players considering performances situations like the upper AMEB...

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  • Original price $3,200.00
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    Current price $2,880.00
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    Glanville & Co. Barossa B20 Violin

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    The B20 is the second instrument in the Barossa range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of ...

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  • Original price $3,500.00
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    Current price $3,150.00
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    Glanville & Co. Nullarbor N30 Violin

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    The N30 is the third instrument in the Nullarbor range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of...

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    Glanville & Co. Nullarbor N20 Violin

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    The N20 is the second instrument in the Nullarbor range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart o...

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  • Original price $3,700.00
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    Current price $3,330.00
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    Glanville & Co. Daintree D30 Violin

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    The D30 is the third instrument in the Daintree range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of ...

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  • Original price $2,700.00
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    Current price $2,430.00
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    Glanville & Co. Daintree D20 Violin

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    The D20 is the second instrument in the Daintree range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of...

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  • Original price $1,700.00
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    Current price $1,530.00
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    Glanville & Co. Daintree D10 Violin

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    The D10 is the first instrument in the Daintree range by Glanville & Co. Glanville & Co. is a local workshop located right in the heart of ...

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  • Original price $4,500.00
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    Current price $4,050.00
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    Glanville & Co. Barossa B30 Violin

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    The 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...

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  • Original price $1,900.00
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    Current price $1,710.00
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    Glanville & Co. Barossa B10 Violin

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    The 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...

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  • Original price $615.00 - Original price $615.00
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    Knoll Brazilwood Violin Bow with Whalebone Lapping 4/4

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    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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    Knoll Brazilwood Violin Bow 7/8

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    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 $615.00 - Original price $615.00
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    Knoll Brazilwood Violin Bow 4/4

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    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 $725.00 - Original price $725.00
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    Schroeder Baroque Violin Bow 3/4

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  • Original price $1,050.00 - Original price $1,050.00
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    Alfred Knoll Pernambucco Violin Bow 4/4

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    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 s...

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  • Original price $1,500.00 - Original price $1,500.00
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    Alfred Knoll Pernambucco Dodd Model Violin Bow 4/4

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    This 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...

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  • Original price $1,195.00 - Original price $1,195.00
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    Müsing C3 Classic Carbon Fibre Violin Bow 7/8

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  • Original price $895.00 - Original price $895.00
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    Müsing C2 Classic Carbon Fibre Violin Bow 4/4

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    This 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...

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  • Original price $900.00 - Original price $900.00
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    Second Hand Unstamped German Cello Bow

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    Our second hand instruments All second hand instruments purchased from The Sydney String Centre have been serviced and fitted with new strings, to ...

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  • Original price $995.00 - Original price $995.00
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    Müsing C2 Classic Carbon Fibre Cello Bow 3/4

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  • Original price $10,000.00
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    Current price $9,000.00
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    Eastman Pietro Lombardi VB502 Double Bass with Violin Corners 3/4

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    Pietro Lombardi basses are made with a beautifully flamed maple back and a highly select spruce top. The sophisticated, amber-colored spirit varnis...

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  • Original price $8,000.00
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    Current price $7,200.00
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    Current price $7,200.00

    Eastman Jean-Pierre Lupot VB501 Double Bass with Violin Corners 3/4

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    Jean-Pierre Lupot basses are made with a distinctively flamed maple back and a select spruce top. The elegantly antiqued spirit varnish of the Jean...

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  • Original price $1,150.00 - Original price $1,150.00
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    Stauffer Brazilwood Round German Style Double Bass Bow with Parisian Eye

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  • Original price $840.00 - Original price $840.00
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    Current price $840.00

    J.Stauffer Pernambuco Round Cello Bow

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  • Original price $1,230.00 - Original price $1,230.00
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    J.Stauffer* Pernambuco Round Viola Bow with Parisian Eye

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  • Original price $615.00 - Original price $615.00
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    Current price $615.00

    Knoll Brazilwood Violin Bow with Whalebone Lapping 3/4

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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 $660.00 - Original price $660.00
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    Current price $660.00

    Knoll Brazilwood Tenor Gamba Bow

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

    Knoll Brazilwood Dodd Model Octagonal Cello Bow 3/4

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  • Original price $5,000.00
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    Original price $5,000.00
    Current price $4,500.00
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    Current price $4,500.00

    Schroeder #400EM Cello 4/4

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    The 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 ...

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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 $3,900.00
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    Current price $3,510.00
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    Current price $3,510.00

    Johann Stauffer #200S Cello

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    * Ebony pegs and fingerboard* Spruce Top* Maple back and sides* Tailpiece with fine tuners in-built* Larsen StringsJohann Stauffer instruments are ...

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  • Original price $7,050.00
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    Current price $6,345.00
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    Current price $6,345.00

    Francois Jacquot #500VA Cello 4/4

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  • Original price $535.00 - Original price $535.00
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    Knoll Brazilwood Alto Gamba Bow

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    A great bow for the Baroque enthusiast! Approximately 54.4 Grams

  • Original price $649.00 - Original price $649.00
    Original price $649.00
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    Current price $649.00

    Double Bass Bow - Paul Brazilwood 3/4 French

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  • Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    Kreisler * One Star German Style Double Bass Bow 3/4

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    This 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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