KCM Luthiery

Cleaning Supplies

Amount of rosin on the instrument is not an indicator of how much you plan and how good you are - your playing itself indicates that much better. Keep your instrument clean!To help remove rosin and dirt residue you can use one of many available varnish cleaners. Renaissance - good cream polish

Angel - fast working polish and cleaner

Hidersol - good alternative as a cleaner

Petz - rosin remover - great for removing

         heavy build-ups from fingerboard

Hill - premium cleaner from England

 

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Mutes

Performance models - popular choice for performers &

students, convenient, easy to use.

  
Tourte style - hard rubber, round (double hole) or fiddle
                    shaped  (single hole).

Si-Hon wire mute - mutes effectively all strings 

Spector mute - soft rubber designed for violin 

Bech magnetic mute - attaches to tailpiece by magnet eliminating possibility of rattling, for                                  violin and viola.

Practice models - ideal for apartments or late night playing, provide very effective muting.

Ultra - heavy duty, hard rubber that will not damage instrument. Available for all sizes of           violins as well as for viola, cello and bass.

Wolftone - heavy metal barrel with flexible three-prong fork that spreads and grips securely                 any bridge. The most effective in terms of muting, for 4/4 violin only. 

  

Wolf Eliminator

Perfect solution for cellist struggling with "wolf" note(s) on their cellos (usually D# to F#), mounts easily on G string bellow the bridge and can be adjusted with a few turns of the screw.Also available for violin. 

  

Humidifiers

Instruments work their best when surrounding air has "normal" humidity level - between 50-75%. That can be easily monitored with hygrometers

  • Traditional dial style hygrometer
  • "Planet Waves" humidity & temperature sensor with digital display and programable set point  

                                                         If increased humity is required you can use one                                                          of many humidifiers:

                                                         Humitron - releases water vapour through                                                          perfgorated rubber sleave enclosing open cell                                                          sponge (inserts inside of violin/viola, cello or                                                          bass).

                                                         Humistat - simple to monitor and adjust, efective                                                          case humidifier - clear container with adjustable                                                          cap and with mounting clip.

                                                         Guardfather - plastic container  with special                                                          compound that slowly releases moisture into the                                                          air.

                                                         Planet Waves  - conveniently sized to fit inside of                                                          a case (for small or large instruments).

                                                         Stretto - system for monitoring/providing                                                          humidity in a case's interior; digital hygro-                                                          thermometer provides accurate readings, perforated container houses special cartridge maintaining constant level of humidity. Made in Switzerland.

Endpin holders (Cello & Bass)

To prevent floor damage and to hold your cello (or bass) securely without slipping, there is a variety of holders:

                                                                     Slip stop - simple metal cup with ruber base                                                                                       that works in most situations.

                                                                     Black hole - super compact, super tacky                                                                                        material that works on almost                                                                                        any surface

                                                                      Vivacello - conteporary and inovative three                                                                                        point design; ensures superior                                                                                        fraction also on uneven                                                                                        surfaces.

                                                                     Xeros anchor - with 2" adjustable strap (16" to                                                                                        32") has a D ring and heavy duty                                                                                        cup with non-slip sole. Lifetime                                                                                        guarantee.

                                                                     Artino - hollow body of this stopper resonates                                                                                  to enhance tone.

  

Stands

"Adonis" portable, folding, 3 section stand with tightening knobs and adjustable top (desk) combs with carrying bag                                                                                           $14.50

"Protec" deluxe model folding, 3 section stand with tightening knobs and adjustable European style top (desk)                                                                                                        $29.95

Heavy duty music stand with large top desk and folding legs,  adjustable height             $44.00

  

"Duet" music stand light two bright head lights on flexible

shafts attaches to any music stand.                      $24.00  

  

"Ingles" portable, compact stand fully adjustable to all sizes,

with retractable bow holder, designed for stability and security

with safety neck restraint                          

violin/viola $36.00                                    cello/bass $72.00

  

"Swing strings" violin/viola hanger, attaches to the shaft of the

microphone or music stand. Perfect for musicians who use also

other instruments during the performance.                  $19.95