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Instruments — Violins, Violas & Cellos | AR Distribution

Our Instruments — Violins, Violas & Cellos

We offer instruments in three quality levels to suit different stages of playing: Artisan (for advancing players), Lumière (for intermediate to advanced), and Vérité (for aspiring professional players). Each is built from excellent tonewoods and finished with expert shop setups for tone, stability and playability.

Artisan • Lumière • Vérité 4/4 & smaller sizes Expert shop setups

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Explore the range: Violins | Violas | Cellos

What to expect

Three levels, clear intent
Artisan helps advancing players progress; Lumière refines response and tone for intermediate to advanced players; Vérité is suitable for aspiring professionals.

Made to a high standard
Selected tonewoods and careful construction for a responsive, rewarding sound.

Set up by specialists
Our stockists optimise bridges, strings, tailpieces and more — every instrument is bench-prepared to play well.

Pricing and exact specs vary by shop depending on the final setup and fittings. Your luthier will advise.

Violins

Available in 4/4 across our Artisan, Lumière and Vérité ranges. Each one is set up by our stockists to bring out the instrument’s voice and feel.

Sizes: 4/4 and smaller
Quality levels affect wood selection, finishing and setup detail

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Violas - often a special order item

Selected models for warmth, projection and ease of response, available at Artisan, Lumière and Vérité levels.

Common sizes: 14"–16" (others by enquiry)
Bench setups by our partner shops

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Cellos

Cellos are offered in all three ranges — Artisan, Lumière, Vérité — with 7/8 options available to order. Each cello is finished and voiced in shop for best tonal results.

Sizes: 4/4, 7/8, (depending on model)
Setups tailored by stockists

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How to try & buy

You’ll find our instruments at UK stockists. Because each instrument is unique and setups vary, the best next step is to visit a shop, try examples side by side and get friendly guidance. Ask about Artisan, Lumière and Vérité options to match your needs.

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