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VIOLIN STRINGS

Two in one A high-end string set for an alternative sound

Jargar Strings aims to satisfy two goals with its new Evoke set for violin: easy playability for high-level students and a high-end string that can be used by all. ‘The general tendency these days with students is they want something easy to play, but at the same time powerful,’ says Erik Martens, administrative director of the Danish string manufacturer. ‘Here, you have a super good bow response and you are able to modulate the sound without pressing too hard.’

As for the company’s goal to produce a high-end string, this is mainly in comparison to its Violin Superior set. ‘We wanted a slightly different sound perspective from the Superior. The Evoke is a little more brilliant, without giving up on warmth.’ The Evoke, although similar if not higher in level to the Superior, comes at a lower price point. ‘We wanted to make it affordable to the target group,’ says Martens.

To achieve a more brilliant sound, the whole set has a relatively high tension. With its steel-core E string, ‘it was a combination of choosing the right dimensions and diameter so that you have power without overwhelming the instrument.’ In the two synthetic-core lower strings, silver winding was used to achieve a ‘brilliant, ringing sound’. For the aluminium alloy-wound, synthetic-core A string, ‘the goal was finding a combination of materials that fill the gap between the E and D, while still keeping a brilliant sound,’ says Martens.

‘With the Evoke, we wanted to achieve easy playability with a brilliant, yet still warm sound,’ he continues. ‘Even though strings are a very personal thing, from the feedback we’ve received, we’ve done what we set out to do.’

Jargar Strings Evoke set for violin DKK493 (£60) email jargar@jargar-strings.com web www.jargar-strings.com

VIOLIN CASE

COMFORT ZONE

Jakob Winter’s violin case with quilted cover is designed to be water-repellent and shock-absorbent. It features an external sheet music pocket, two padded carrying straps and a non-slip handle. The interior is velvet-lined and includes an accessory pocket and four bow holders. The case comes in five colours: black, berry, blue, olive and grey.

Jakob Winter quilted violin case €212 email info@jakob-winter.com web www.jakobwinter.com

LASER

GET IT STRAIGHT

Schilbach’s new 520nm-wavelength green laser with crossline can be used to mark the central axis of your instrument to set, for example, fingerboards and f-holes. It is focusable, waterproof and encased in aluminium. The laser has a power of 10MW and, with a 5m cable, can be fitted to the ceiling.

520nm green laser with crossline from €357.60 email shop@schilbach.net web www.shop-schilbach.net