In the Spotlight #1

Central Pennsylvania Violin Maker: This month’s instrument is a Scott Hershey handcrafted violin dated 1984.  Instrument #42 is available for immediate purchase. This instrument is a beautiful example of Hershey’s earlier work and sports a hand-made, clear red/brown spirit varnish.  #42 has a one-piece back, great full tone and is crafted of all European tone woods– built to the highest European standards. This instrument is being offered at the very reasonable price of $5200.00.  If you are a player or collector, please call or email for more details.

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Strad ff's and boxwood fittings.
A one-piece, finely-grained maple back.
A hand-carved, Strad-style scroll and boxwood pegs.

Medium-grained Engleman spruce w/ hand-made and brush-applied spirit varnish.
A closer look at this one-piece maple back.

 

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Hershey Violins

11 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
717.697.6341

Shop Hours:

Tue. thru Fri: 11am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 3pm
Other hours by appointment
call: 717. 697. 6341