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Who’s Your Favorite Violin Shop?

Central Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg Violin Shop. We are a full service violin shop offering a wide variety of new and pre-owned violins, violas and cellos. Stop in to see our shop in action.

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Visit Our Players Gallery

Our Players Gallery is our most visited page. Stop back often to view our most recent visitors. You’ll find information about the players along with contact information.

Peter Sirotin

Peter Sirotin (Patomic, MD), Assoc. Concertmaster of the Hbg. Symphony and principle violin with the Mendelssohn Piano Trio was in for a new sound post and sound adjustments. Also, to try out my hand-made Hershey violins that he very much enjoyed. For lesson and booking information: peter@mendelssohnpianotrio.com

The Five-String Makes its Debut

Daniel Glessner’s Composition, Sonata a’ 5, was performed for the first time on the stage of Messiah College’s Poorman Recital Hall on Tuesday, May 4th.  The piece was composed especially for Scott Hershey’s newly completed 5-string violin, which also made its debut.  Violinist Gregory Glessner performed the piece with his brother Daniel accompanying him on the piano for Messiah College’s Musica Nova Concert, an annual event that showcases the college’s composers under the direction of Dr. Richard Roberson and Mr. Bruce Yurko.

Violin #124 is now complete

The varnishing process is done! This instrument is now available.

“This instrument is one of the most resonant of the ones I’ve played “in the white” There were tons of overtones, and the fiddle has a tremendous amount of natural resistance we look for in powerful instruments. I look forward to playing the finished instrument!”~ Harrisburg Symphony Concertmaster Odin Rathnam.

Grace McManus (Bethlehem,PA) buys her second Hershey Violin

Grace just couldn’t resist purchasing a second Hershey Violin. “I love Scott’s work, especially the tonal qualities of his instruments.  After trying quite a few, this one just had to be mine!” Grace said.  “I teach and play professionally, so I place heavy demands on my instruments.  Scott Hershey’s instruments support my playing.” (read more)

View a Hershey violin being played in concert

Odin Rathnam performs on his recently purchased custom-made Scott Hershey violin for a full house at The Strand Theatre, York, PA. (click here to view this performance). This instrument was debuted at the West Branch International Music Festival with Odin performing  “A Sweet Remembrance” (click here). Also, Odin Rathnam’s new CD release Vivaldi-”The Four Seasons” is available at CD Baby.

Netanel Draiblate

Netanel Draiblate (Hyattsville,MD) a professional violinist and teacher stopped in to have his instrument retouched and set-up. Netanel can be reached for lessons @ netanel_draillate@yahoo.com and you can follow his professional career @ netaneldraiblate.com.

One Cool Ride!

Our Ford 2010 Transit Connect is on a roll. Here’s a look at our latest delivery van with our new branding graphics added. This van was commonly sold in Europe and recently made its way to the US. Give us a wave when you see us on the road. We’ll be packing it full for our trip to the “West Branch Music Festival” coming up this July.

Messiah College, Grantham, PA  August 6 - 13, 2010

Chamber Music in Grantham:
Performance and Composition
Intensive Chamber Music Program and
Composition Workshop (learn more here)

The King’s Strings Playing The Big Apple!

The King's Strings posing in New York's Times Square. From left to right: Jesse (13), John, Mariana (11), HopeAnne (3), Cindy, Eden (5), Andrew (15), and Isaac (9

Lots of fun playing in the “Big Apple”. The members of the King family are frequent visitors to our shop and keeping the groups instruments up to snuff is a full time job. I have linked a video of Andrew playing his recently repaired violin here . Enjoy! More about “The King’s Strings” can be found @ http://www.thekingsstrings.com/

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Gregory Glessner & Arthur Fiddler entertain Earth Day guests at this years Mechanicsburg, PA festivities.

WITF Radio interviews Scott Hershey and Odin Rathnam

Cary Burkett interviews the maker and the maestro.  Hear this interview and concert online (listen now)

Scott & Toni Lucia discussing repairs

Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves

A Customer’s Guide to Identifying the Unscrupulous (Read now)

Violin Making Apprenticeship Program

Apprentice Ryan playing his first violin in the white.

Hershey Violins (Mechanicsburg, PA) We are now accepting applications for our newly-expanded apprenticeship program.  This is a three year program specializing in instrument making, varnishing, set-up, repairs, bow rehairing and more.  Applicants must possess proficient woodworking skills, an interest in the aesthetics of the violin family, and a willingness to commit to the demands of this rewarding program.

Enrollment is limited.  Serious inquires concerning course information including tuition fees (email now)

Final Violin Making Class Night Photos (Click here for more photos)

Instructor: Scott Hershey, Sandra Schlessman, Harry Mayden, Jim Wilson, Thomas Loughry, Steve Murphy & Tone Judge: Gregg Glessner

Get into a Santa Cruz Guitar.

We are Central Pa's Authorized Santa Cruz Dealer.

Your Central PA Connection for Santa Cruz Guitars

For a limited time Hershey Violins (a Central Pennsylvania Santa Cruz Dealer), is offering selected “in-stock” instruments at very affordable prices. If you know anything about the Santa Cruz Guitar Company, you will know these are some of our countries most sought after hand-made guitars. Now you can own one of these fine instruments while supplies last. Call 717-697-6341 or email: shershey@hersheyviolins.com for pricing information on selected models.

The 5-String Experience

Follow the making of this instrument (click here)

This instrument is now completed and set-up December 19, 2009. Musicians interested in the purchase of this “Cannon” of a fiddle can call directly or email: shershey@hersheyviolins.com for pricing and availability. For final finished photos (click here)

Matteo Goffriller Cello 1720 copy available now.

Cheung Chau

Cellist Cheung Chau at Hershey Violins for major repairs to his instrument. Shown here enjoying my Goffriler copy before departing for a concert tour to Beijing, China. Cheung is also accepting cello students and can be reached at: Cheung Chau <cc@cheungchauconductor.org> or 717.422.3402

Central Pennsylvania Violin Maker, Scott W. Hershey makes a Goffriller cello.

Matteo Goffriller was an Italian maker living in Venice Italy (1659-1742). This cello was  built to the pattern of one of his most desired models of 1720. It is a slender model that delivers a full and projecting sound. I have chosen the top wood of “Bear Claw” spruce, a much sought after  wood that delivers a very nice blend of overtones when played. The back, sides and scroll are of finely flamed maple. All woods are well aged and stable. Email or call for pricing and availability.