How are Stentor violins made?
Every Stentor violin has inlaid purfling which strengthens the violin at its edges. A channel is cut with a knife, the purfling is then shaped and knocked in with a hammer. Several coats of varnish are applied and reapplied at the end of the process.
Where are Stentor instruments made?
China
They are made in Stentor’s own factory workshops in China, in much the same way that instruments were made in Europe for hundreds of years. Stentor violins, violas, cellos and double basses are carved from solid tonewoods, from the initial instrument shape to the finer details.
Are Stentor violins any good?
Stentor string instruments have been musicians’ and teachers’ choice worldwide for over 100 years and Stentor have not failed to produce fantastic quality, durable instruments with stunning tone, possessing correct measurements and specifications.
Are Stentor violins made in China?
In 1990, Stentor moved to its present freehold premises in Reigate. In December 1995, the year of the Stentor centenary, the Company opened a wholly owned subsidiary factory in Taixing, China. The factory employs local people making Stentor violins, cellos and other stringed instruments.
What are Stentor violins made of?
solid tonewoods
Teachers and music educators everywhere recognize the quality and value we offer. Stentor violins, violas, cellos and double basses are carved from solid tonewoods, from the initial instrument shape to the finer details. Instruments are individually thicknessed for quality of sound.
What is the difference between a Stentor 1 and 2 violin?
The Stentor II cello is hand carved in the Stentor factory. It is made from a higher grade of solid tone wood than the Student 1 model. It features a solid spruce front, and solid maple back, neck and ribs.
Who makes Stentor violins?
Stentor Music Co Ltd
Providing quality instruments, parts and accessories Stentor Music Co Ltd is the manufacturer of Stentor stringed instruments. Find out more about Stentor’s quality and why teachers and players recommend Stentor violins, violas, cellos and basses.
Is Stentor 1 or 2 better?
The Stentor II cello is a good quality student cello with a great tone suitable for beginners up to an intermediate level. The Stentor II cello is hand carved in the Stentor factory. It is made from a higher grade of solid tone wood than the Student 1 model.
Is Stentor prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
eukaryotic
Lesson Summary For an organism that many of us aren’t too familiar with, Stentor is pretty fascinating. As a unicellular protozoa, which is a eukaryotic organism, meaning it has cells with a defined nucleus surrounded by a membrane, Stentor can be up to two millimeters in size, making them visible to the naked eye.