Knilling School Model Violin 1/2 - P112VN12 outfit
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Knilling School Model Violin 1/2 - P112VN12 outfit with Perfection Pegs
Fully Shop Adjusted
Hand-Carved and crafted in the Knilling-China factory by dedicated violin makers - using solid spruce and solid maple.
Complete shop setup in St. Louis at the Knilling Violin shop (Established in 1922). See complete instrument specification below.
MAKERS OF FINEST STRINGED INSTRUMENTS SINCE 1922 |
At Knilling, their highest purpose is the design of instruments that draw musicians in, and help them find their own, personal sound. They feel that a musician’s voice is a unique gift that must be sought out and honed, and their passion is creating instruments that inspire both players and educators, and help guide a musician in bringing their voice to life. |
FOUNDED ON A PREMISE OF EXCELLENCEKnilling was founded in St. Louis, 1922. It’s founder, Bernard Kornblum, had deep roots in both music and Europe, the very birthplace of the violin, naming his company for a well-known German luthier, Johannes Knilling. Over the past century, Knilling has focused on the quality and craftsmanship of their instruments and are known around the world for models with a fantastic aesthetic and excellent longevity. Knilling’s use and knowledge of tonewoods has worked in concert with their designs to achieve a range of focused sounds that students and professionals alike will enjoy. |
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INNOVATION AND CRAFTSMANSHIPOther innovations and commitment to quality lie in our custom shop in St. Louis. Every instrument is inspected and set up before shipping, and every order is prepared according to an educator or player’s needs. Customers can order specific tailpieces, pegs, bows and strings, and we stand by each instrument with an exceptional,Limited Lifetime Warranty. As Knilling looks forward to another century of design, craftsmanship and innovation, we will continue to seek out ways to improve the user experience, to create instruments that inspire, and awaken music within our players. |
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Eloquently voiced, beautifully balanced instrumentsRemoving the barriers of old designs and paving a clearer way to practice, discovery and mastery is at the heart of Knilling’s purpose. As Knilling looks forward to another century of design, craftsmanship and innovation, we will continue to seek out ways to improve the user experience, to create instruments that inspire, and awaken music within our players. |
THE KNILLING STRING SHOPWHERE STATE OF THE ART ALIGNS WITH TRADITION |
A detailed setup is an essential part of any quality string instrument which is why Knilling has had a fully-functioning shop, located in St. Louis, since the brand’s inception in 1922. |
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FOCUS ON CRAFTCompletely re-imagined and redesigned in 2018, the Knilling String Shop is a fine example of what a modern production shop should be. The Knilling String Shop performs over 750 quality checks and measurements each day, ensuring that your instrument is in perfect working order. Each Knilling instrument is designed to respond and will play beautifully the moment you draw your bow across its strings. |
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240 YEARS OF EXPERIENCEOur Shop Team is experienced in all manner of string instrument production, and prides itself on continuously furthering its own knowledge of current market trends as well as historical standards. Members of the Knilling String Shop are also players who perform in some of the finest ensembles in St. Louis and throughout the Midwest. They utilize their hands, and their ears, to ensure your Knilling sounds as good as it looks. |
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HAND-PREPARED TO PERFORMThe Knilling String Shop is where old world tradition meets new world technology. Every single Knilling instrument receives the proper level of care, whether it be a beginning student violin to a master level cello. Nothing leaves our shop until it’s right. Nothing leaves our building until we are 100% positive you will love playing it. |
WHY KNILLING? AN ASSURED ATTENTION TO DETAIL |
At Knilling, everything we do revolves around trust. With trust comes the responsibility to deliver a positive musical experience to the player and listener alike and this responsibility is at the heart of what we do every single day. |
A SOUND INVESTMENTEducators trust the Knilling name in their orchestra because it is synonymous with consistency. Parents rely on Knilling for their children because of its durability. Most importantly though, players young and old alike trust Knilling for its depth and quality of sound. Making a great violin or cello isn’t simply about tonewoods; a superb instrument starts with great wood, but is also crafted with care by skilled hands and finished with an attention to the finest details. |
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INSTRUMENTS TO INSPIREKnilling is more than a fine violin or expertly-figured bass. The Knilling family is dedicated to the sustained success of the Music Education community. Music Education is the backbone of every Fine Arts department; a strong Music Program turns young scholars into lifelong learners. Knilling is there to support every step along this special journey through our instruments, our educational materials, and our knowledgeable team. Knilling is the name we nurture, which is why Knilling is the name you trust. |
For those seeking an affordable and pleasing outfit reflecting Old World craftsmanship and quality, the Knilling School Model offers a complete package with a handsomely flamed instrument, solid carved from seasoned tonewoods, with inlaid purfling, high quality ebony fittings, shaded antique brown finish, plus Knilling Custom Shop adjustment with premium components for playing ease and superior performance.
Complete outfit includes shaped case with cover, and wood bow with horsehair.
The Knilling School model is offered in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 sizes for violin
The Challenge of TuningMost players will admit (and earlier attempts also attest), that tuning with the friction peg leaves considerable room for improvement. String adjusters, which can help, add mass where it should not be, can be functionally problematic, and can damage the instrument. And in the end, they do not address the problem of a slipping or stuck peg. An enduring solution would require care and consideration for tradition, for the instrument’s structure, and for the musician. This basic idea lies behind the inventor’s creation, and Knilling’s support, of this remarkable innovation. |
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PIONEERING USE OF TECHNOLOGYWhen synthetic-core strings were first introduced in the mid twentieth century, |
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RESPECT FOR TRADITIONIn the string world, changes in the instrument’s music, methodology, and making, are often challenged before they are embraced. And yet the history of the violin, a veritable icon of tradition, is also a history of significant innovations in response to the needs of the player and advances in technology, which have increased the utility and musical potential of the instrument, and extended the creative reach of the musician. Who, today, really plays the violin of four centuries ago? Consider: alterations to the instrument have included the addition of the chinrest, a longer neck, adoption of the shoulder rest, a steeper and longer fingerboard, more robust and longer bass bar, composite tailpieces, a nylon tailpiece loop, and a differently carved bridge. With the shift away from gut strings, the raise in pitch, and the introduction of the steel strings, our tuning mechanism has undergone changes as well, quite notably the introduction of metal string adjusters to the tailpiece. However, a satisfactory solution to slipping or sticking pegs remained unresolved… until the introduction of the revolutionary Perfection Planetary pegs. |
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REFINING AND ENHANCINGThe initial acceptance of the Perfection Peg by alternative style musicians rapidly expanded to the music education community. Subsequently, the Perfection Planetary Peg mechanism won acceptance among professionals and artist players, even for extremely valuable vintage instruments. Perfection Pegs are now in use from conservatories to recording studios, schools to concert halls. Professional acceptance has also spurred the development of new Perfection Peg technologies incorporated into professional model Perfection planetary pegs. These next generation pegs also feature exotic wood heads with matching shanks, to complement the finest of instruments. |