A Music Connection is pleased to offer a great variety of bowed music instruments such as violins, violas, cellos and upright basses.
We sell the highest quality musical instruments at affordable prices.
Our fellow music students and teachers, artists and professional players will also find accessories, parts, instrument cases and bags for their musical instruments at discount prices.

Some of our best selling brand names of violins, violas, cellos and double basses are:
• Scott Cao
• Palatino
• J. LaSalle
• Cremona
• Anton Breton
• Francesco Cervini
• Heinrich Siegler

About SCOTT CAO Musical Instruments

Scott Cao is listed among the best known contemporary violin makers in the world. Scott Cao instruments are currently in the hands of soloists, famous professional artists and collectors.

Scott Cao musical instruments are renowned for their tonal quality.
In particular three Scott Cao instruments are said to not only project a beautiful sound but are also aesthetically superior.
These 3 musical instruments are:
• Copy of Soil 1715 Violin
• Copy of Cremonese 1715 Violin
• Copy of G.B. Guadanini 1785 Viola

For over ten years, Scott Cao has been copying famous violin models. Due to his vast experience, Scott Cao can individually tailor make instruments for any player's tonal requirements. He can vary one particular violin model to meet your preference of tone.
For example, if you need a darker powerful tone, Scott Cao can make a "Cannon" del Gesu Guarneri or a "Soil" Strad violin copy.
If you prefer a sweet, clear and open tone, Scott Cao can make a "Kreisler" del Gesu Guarneri or a "David Oistrakh" Strad violin copy.
Scott Cao can make exact copy of almost all the greatest violins played by the most famous violin players.

Scott Cao Violins are one of the best strings instruments in the world. Over the past 15 years, violin players of all skill levels have relied on Scott Cao family of bowed musical instruments for their special needs.

From soloists, professional players to students as well as collectors have all adored and loved scott cao stringed musical instruments.
Established in 1989, Scott Cao violins have produced numerous international awards and gain tremendous recognitions.

During the past fifteen years, Scott Cao has won many awards in international competitions. Five times out of six, Scott Cao was awarded the "tone" award by the Violin Society of America's International Competition Committee.
Scott Cao is probably the only violin maker who has succeeded in getting tone awards in the international competition every two years.

Scott Cao musical instruments have been noted for their unsurpassed quality, exceptional tonality and outstanding workmanships.

Top level stringed musical instruments made by master maker Scott Shu-Kun Cao are in the possession of famous soloists, concert masters, orchestra players, band musicians and collectors.

Currently Scott Cao has 2 main workshops, one in Campbell, California and the other one in GuangZhou China.
Scott Cao also has a factory in Conghua China.

> The workshop in California:

Scott Cao violins, violas, cellos, upright basses and bows made in California workshop are featured in some of the world’s leading violin shops.
All the musical instruments are made and finished strictly under the supervision of master maker Scott Cao.
They are made with selected European Wood, mostly maple from Bosnia and Italian spruce. The finish of these stringed musical instruments is applied to resemble either an antique or a straight new finish.
The beautiful oil varnish used follows the traditional methods perfected by the Italian master makers of centuries past.

Instruments made in the California workshop are in the hands of advanced students and professional players. Teachers across the nation have been recommending Scott Cao instruments for years.

> The workshop in China:

Scott Cao violins, violas, cellos, upright basses and bows made in China workshop are made by prize-winning luthiers under the supervision of Scott Cao, Shen Chi Ming and Guan Shang Chi. All three have a combination of over twenty international awards in tone and workmanship.

Instruments made in China by shop luthiers feature excellent tone, choice wood, quality varnish and superior craftsmanship.
All these bowed musical instruments are available in several grades and sizes. Every piece of Scott Cao instruments is completely hand carved. The meticulous graduation of the top and back reward the music player with a powerful and refined tone. Each stringed instrument is individually hand made displaying the skillful work of a master violin maker.

All of the musical instruments are fully hand carved by a group of skilled instrument makers trained by Scott Cao's students.
These stringed instruments feature carved scroll, carved tops, back arching and beautifully applied hand-painted varnish.
These instruments are graduated by hand and finished according to the specifications of the traditional style.
Due to the fine tone, pleasing appearance, and competitive price, Scott Cao workshop in China makes excellent musical instruments for beginners and are perfect for shop rental programs.

> The factory in China:

Scott Cao is proud to introduce a new line of violin family instruments brand named "Scotti". These musical instruments are hand-carved from solid tone wood, fitted with black rosewood pegs, tail piece and fingerboard. All will be matched with a good wooden bow of natural horsehair. Scott Cao violins and violas will include a light oxford cotton cover case. Scott Cao cellos and basses will come equipped with a padded nylon bag. All sizes are available at very reasonable prices.

Scott Cao musical instruments are distributed by world renowned string instrument companies.
Over the years, Scott Cao violins and his other stringed instruments have been highly recommended by players and musicians throughout the world. Praise from teachers, students, musicians, artists and professional players alike are a testament to Scott’s significant contribution to the musical world.

At Scott Cao Violins, they are committed to continuing researching, learning and mastering the art of stringed instrument making.
Scott Cao will continue producing the best violins, violas, cellos, double basses and other stringed instruments for the world to enjoy.

At A Music Connection, the line of SCOTT CAO bowed musical instruments includes:
• Scott Cao violins
• Scott Cao violas
• Scott Cao cellos
• Scott Cao double basses
• Scott Cao bows

A Music Connection is confident that you will be completely satisfied with the tonal qualities of scott cao stringed musical instruments.

After years of experimentation, the following list of musical instruments models are highly recommended by Scott Cao, and you can purchase any of this instruments at www.amusicconnection.com

• VIOLINS
o The " Cremonese " Strad violin of 1715, used by Joseph Joachim
o The " Soil " Strad violin of 1715, used by Itzhak Perlman
o Copy of Strad violin
o The " Kochanski " Guarneri del Gesu violin of 1741, used by Aaron Rosand
o The " David Guarneri del Gesu " violin of 1740, used by Jascha Heifetz
o The " Ysaye " Guarneri del Gesu violin of 1740, used by Isaac Stern
o The " Le Duc " Guarneri del Gesu violin of 1743, used by Henry Szeryng
o Copy of Guarneri violin
o The " Conde de Fontana " Strad violin of 1702", used by David Oistrakh
o The " Emiliani " Strad violin of 1743, used by Anne-Sophie Mutter
o The " Paganini " Guarneri del Gesu violin of 1742, used by Nicolas Paganini
o Copy of " Paganini " Guarneri violin 1 2
o The " Kreisler " Guarneri violin of 1733, used by Fritz Kreisler
o Copy of " Kreisler " Guarneri violin
o The " Plowden " Guarneri violin of 1735
• VIOLAS
o The " Gasparo da Salo " 15 1/2" 1 2 3 viola
o The " Gibson" Strad 16" viola
o The " Archinto " Strad 16 1/2" viola
o The G.B. Guadanini 15" viola
o The G.P. Maggini 16 1/4" viola
• CELLOS
o The Antonio Stradivari cello of 1726
o The G.P. Maggini cello of 1610
o Ginseppe Guarneri del Gesu cello of 1731
o Francesco Rugeri cello of 1695
o Matteo Goffailler cello of 1725
o Domenico Montagnana cello of 1739

About SCOTT CAO Bows
All bows made by Scott Cao violins are made under the supervision of Scott Cao. They are crafted using the very best pernambuco, ebony, ivory and tortoise shell possible. Fractional to full sizes are all available with your choice of gold, silver or nickel-silver fittings.
Scott Cao can also custom make bows or copy those bows of the great French bow makers.
At A Music Connection Online Store you can buy any of the following models of Scott Cao bows:
VIOLIN BOWS :
 Pernambuco violin bow (Gold) Tortoise Shell
 Pernambuco violin bow Copy of famous make
 Pernambuco violin bow (Silver) Ebony Full line
 pernambuco violin bow (Nickel) Ebony Full line
 pernambuco violin bow (Silver) Ebony Half line
 pernambuco violin bow Full line, Double eye
 Brazilwood violin bow Half line

VIOLA BOWS :
 Pernambuco viola bow (Gold) Tortoise Shell
 Pernambuco viola bow (Silver) Ebony Full line
 pernambuco viola bow (Nickel) Ebony Full line
 pernambuco viola bow (Nickel) Ebony Half line
 Brazilwood viola bow Half line

CELLO BOWS :
 Pernambuco cello bow (Gold) Tortoise Shell
 Pernambuco cello bow (Silver) Ebony Full line
 pernambuco cello bow (Nickel) Ebony Full line
 pernambuco cello bow (Nickel) Ebony Half line
 Brazilwood cello bow Half line

About PALATINO Musical Instruments:

Palatino’s line of string musical instruments include violins, violas, cellos and basses, most of which are hand-carved and offered in golden brown or oil varnish finishes. Palatino violins were the top selling student violins in 2003, signifying the brand’s strong commitment to the educational market.

Our line of PALATINO VIOLINS includes:
• Palatino Campus violin outfit … This violin is a student favorite.
• Palatino Fiore violin outfit … This violin features ebony fittings and a brazilwood bow.
• Palatino Allegro violin outfit … This violin has the features teachers want, at a price any student can afford.
• Palatino Dolce violin outfit … This violin offers professional features at an affordable price.
• Palatino Anziano violin outfit … This violin features an exceptionally lightweight body.
• Palatino Maggini violin … This violin is Palatino's first truly professional violin.
• palatino violin playerpac … This PlayerPac includes everything you need to go from student to start.
• Palatino Antonius violins … This violin provides beginners with a great fit and maximum tonal response.
• palatino violin in the white

Our line of PALATINO VIOLAS includes:
• Palatino campus violas
• Palatino allegro violas
• palatino dolce violas
• palatino anziano violas

Our line of PALATINO CELLOS includes:
• Palatino Allegro cellos
• Palatino Dolce cellos
• Palatino Anziano cellos
• Palatino Antonius cellos … This beginner’s cello is a great value in its price range.
• palatino cello in the white

Our line of PALATINO BASSES includes:
• Palatino Travel Basses … The best-selling bass in America features a crack-resistant spruce top.
• Palatino Flamed Basses … This bass is like no other in its price range.
• Palatino Electric Upright Basses … With its sweet sound, great look, and light, portable design, the Palatino electric upright bass is the answer to every bass player's prayer.

Our line of PALATINO BOWS includes:
• Palatino Mongolian Hair Bow
• Palatino Figberglass Bow
• Palatino Ebony Frog Bow
• Palatino Brazilwood Bow
• Palatino Pernambuco Bow
• Palatino Select Pernambuco Bow
• Palatino Aged Pernambuco Bow

About J. LASALLE Bows:

J. LaSalle bows are hand-crafted to meet or exceed the requirements of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC)

Our line of LASALLE BOWS includes:
• J. LaSalle Carbon Graphite violin bow
• J. LaSalle Deluxe Octagonal violin viola cello bow with ebony frog
• J. LaSalle Deluxe Pernambuco violin viola cello bow
• J. LaSalle Student violin viola cello bow
• J. LaSalle Student violin viola cello bow with rosewood frog
• J. LaSalle Student bass bow – French and German style

A Music Connection is located in San Mateo, California.
We sell musical instruments at affordable prices such as violins, violas, cellos, double basses with bows.
We also provide private disc jockey musical entertainment service in both sides of the Bay Area; San Francisco, East Bay, North Bay, South Bay and Peninsula, CA.

For more detailed information about our other musical instruments for sale & DJ Services for hire in San Francisco, San Mateo, Peninsula, South Bay, and the Greater Bay Area, CA, please visit us at www.amusicconnection.com or call us.