Atlantic Strings Violin Shop - Orlando

So today the Cholak family ( ) from out of state and left with lots of presents 😮🤣!
All told there were a bassist, cellist, violist, and 2 violin players. In their own words they ‘bought the whole store’ and also filled the store with excellent music as each of them tried a few new instruments .

"🎻✨ Join us for a magical celebration of the season at Atlantic Strings Violin Shop - Orlando, Merry Christmas event on December 1st! 🎄🎶 Embrace the festive spirit with a group play session led by the incredible violinist Richard Amoroso from the Philadelphia Orchestra at our Atlantic Strings Orlando location. 🎁🎉 Bring your own instrument or try ours - all ages and skill levels are welcome! Entry is free, so come for the music, stay for the joy! 🌟🎁

Here’s a blast from the past!
A practice violin made from masonite. This came to the shop a few days back.
Lots of different things coming to the shop all the time. Stay tuned for more.
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Here's a before and after that one of the luthiers from Atlantic Strings finished the other day. This was a German custom bow.
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Before the restoration, the German bow exhibited signs of wear and aging. The silver winding had tarnished over the years, diminishing its lustrous appearance. The bow's horsehair, which had seen extensive use, was frayed and lacking in tension, affecting its ability to produce a clean, resonant sound. However, after undergoing a meticulous restoration process, the transformation was remarkable. The new silver winding gleamed, restoring the bow's elegance and charm. A fresh rehair will bring vigor to the bow, ensuring the horsehair is now evenly tensioned and ready to produce rich, nuanced tones. With these improvements, the German bow is not only visually rejuvenated but also regained its functionality and potential, breathing new life into the hands of a musician.
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Amédée Dieudonné, a name revered in the world of violin making, was a master craftsman known for his exceptional contributions to the art of lutherie. Born in the late 19th century, Dieudonné's journey into the world of violins began as an apprentice to some of the finest French luthiers of his time. Through unwavering dedication and a keen eye for detail, he mastered the intricate techniques of crafting these exquisite instruments. His work quickly gained recognition for its impeccable quality, and he became known for his distinctive, rich tonal qualities and artistic designs.

What sets Amédée Dieudonné apart is not just his skill but also his innovation. He was known to experiment with varnishes and tonewoods, pushing the boundaries of violin-making traditions. His violins are sought after by musicians and collectors alike, bearing witness to the enduring legacy of a luthier who, through his artistry, breathed life into the world of music.
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Born in 1875, Giulio Degani worked alongside his father Eugenio, until his death in 1915. After his fathers death, he ran the workshop until he emigrated to the United States to work for the Wurlitzer company in both New York and Cincinnati. In 1924 he opened his own workshop in Cincinnati and eventually moved back to New York where he joined Jago Peternella. This violin was made in 1910 and features exceptional handwork.
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Are your pegs sticky?
Or do need new pegs for your violin, viola or cello?
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These pictures show the Spiral bushings used in conjunction with violin heads with peg hole cracks.
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Is this pretty?
Gotta love beautiful scrolls !

This is an early 1900's German violin getting it's scroll cleaned and fit with a new set of pegs. This violin is based of the pattern of Paolo Maggini; common characteristics of the pattern are an extra turn in the scroll as well as double purfling.
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Do you need your scroll cleaned?
Are your pegs a bit sticky?
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Be sure to come in to Atlantic Strings where all your instrument needs will be met. We have the best luthiers in all of Florida!
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This is a baroque period cello from the early 1800s. Unlike modern instruments, this cello does not have a neck block, instead the neck is set in.

This cello needs quite a lot of work before it will be singing again, needing a post patch, bass bar crack as well as a new bass bar and edge doubling.

Really interesting work in progress.

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Did you practice yesterday?
What about the other day?
Are you going to practice today?
What’s your level of motivation when it comes to practicing?
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Here are some fun T-shirts from Atlantic Strings. The messaging is on point when it comes to practice 🎻😮😊!
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Come into Atlantic Strings and check out our fun T-shirts .
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This violin is one of the many fantastic instruments from the Gatchell collection.
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Balestrieri's origin is not well established. His violin labels identify him to be from Cremona. He was born around 1735 and moved to Mantua later in life. His first known works were produced in Mantua and date to the mid-1750s, and his last works date to mid-1790s.
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Be sure to visit Atlantic Strings either in Melbourne or Orlando to try this violin or one of the many others in the Gatchell collection.
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Before and After
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So this is an old French factory violin from the early 1900s that we recently got on trade. Was very loved in its time but needed a deep varnish cleaning, set of peg and endpin pushing and a new set of pegs.
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Ricky at Atlantic Strings did all the work and brought this instrument back to life.
The deep rich red colors of the varnish now pop.
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Does your violin, viola or cello need some love?
Come to Atlantic Strings and get your instrument restored to looking and sounding its best!
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Mr. Gatchell doing a little bit of touchup on a violin!
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Do you have some dings on your violin, viola, cello or bass?
Has it been along time since you’ve had your instrument touched up?
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It’s an evitable that instrument bump into things and get nicks and scratches.
It’s always so wonderful to see the before and after of a stringed instrument after it’s touched up, polished. The look on the owners face when they see it after its been transformed his priceless! 😍!
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Be sure to come into Atlantic Strings to get your violin, viola, cello, or bass, looking its best🎻💯… not to mention sounding its best.
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Do you need a bow rehair ?
How often do you have your violin or viola or cello bow rehaired ?

While the horsehair on your bow is incredibly strong, it doesn’t last forever. The hairs become hard and brittle after months and months of playing or as seasons change in particularly humid areas. The hairs no longer grip your instrument strings like they once did — no matter how much rosin you apply!
The only way to regain the powerful, clear sound quality you crave? Rehair your bow. The rehairing process involves replacing worn strands of horsehair with new ones. But, how often do you need to change and replace your violin, viola or cello bow hair?

Pay attention to your bow, playing experience, and the environment you perform in to know when it’s time for a rehair.

Atlantic Strings expert luthier‘s recommend on average every six months. But again you need to be the judge and pay attention to them wear and tear.
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Will you be in the Orlando area June 17?
Would you like to participate in a free clinic?
Would you just like to watch?
Are you interested in trying some fine instruments or bows?
Bring your own instrument or try one that is in the shop for the clinic.
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Just to reintroduce myself, my name is Richard Amoroso. I’m a longtime member of Philadelphia Orchestra First Violin Section.
I’m also on staff here at Atlantic Strings.
Along with Allen Gatchell, we will be hosting a meetup on June 17.
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Details
• Saturday, June 17 11AM
• no charge
• Group Class format
• Students of all ages & levels welcome
• open to all stringed instruments
• 20-30 minutes of instruction
• 20-30 minutes of Q&A
• all are welcome to try Atlantic Strings instruments
• guaranteed great time 😁

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If you have any questions, put them in the comments section.
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Will you be in the Orlando area June 17?
Would you like to participate in a free clinic?
Would you just like to watch?
Are you interested in trying some fine instruments or bows?
Bring your own instrument or try one that is in the shop for the clinic.
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Just to reintroduce myself, my name is Richard Amoroso. I’m a longtime member of Philadelphia Orchestra First Violin Section.
I’m also on staff here at Atlantic Strings.
Along with Allen Gatchell, we will be hosting a meetup on June 17.
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Details
• Saturday, June 17 11AM
• no charge
• Group Class format
• Students of all ages & levels welcome
• open to all stringed instruments
• 20-30 minutes of instruction
• 20-30 minutes of Q&A
• all are welcome to try Atlantic Strings instruments
• guaranteed great time 😁

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If you have any questions, put them in the comments section.
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Will you be in the Orlando area June 17?
Would you like to participate in a clinic?
Would you just like to watch?
Are you interested in trying some fine instruments or bows?
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Just to reintroduce myself, my name is Richard Amoroso. I’m a longtime member of Philadelphia Orchestra First Violin Section.
I’m also on staff here at Atlantic Strings.
Along with Allen Gatchell, we will be hosting a meetup on June 17.
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Details
• Saturday, June 17 11AM
• Group Class format
• Students of all ages & levels welcome
• 20-30 minutes of instruction
• 20-30 minutes of Q&A
• all are welcome to try Atlantic Strings instruments
• guaranteed great time 😁

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If you have any questions, put them in the comments section.
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Check out the newest addition to Atlantic Strings!!!
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This is a Giuseppe Fiorini 1919. This is truly a special violin that is utterly beautiful!
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Stay tuned for a video where you will get to listen to this instrument! 😮
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Introducing Tom Sparks!!!
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Atlantic Strings is proud to have on staff, Tom Sparks! He was the former head of Indiana University’s violin making department. He retired not so long ago and now is on our staff. Tom is not only skilled as a luthier, but also was a fiddle champion in the 90s. Stay tune for some videos whereby he is doing a demonstration for a grafted neck. The second picture in the carousel and see a little bit of what he did.
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Albert truly was brilliant! I don’t think it’s any accident that he was passionate about playing the violin. As the “Fine Instrument Consultant “ of Atlantic Strings Violin Shop and member of the Philadelphia Orchestra () my teacher, Norman Carol (former Concertmaster) is 94 years old and practices every day and is still passionate about playing the violin.
A steady diet of violin is most definitely heart, soul and mind!
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🎊HAPPY NEW YEARS🎊
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•Thank you to all the musicians and families that support our business around the world! We appreciate you all and are looking forward to welcoming more wonderful people to Atlantic Strings Violin Shop in 2023!
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•🎁THE WINNER OF THE DECEMBER GIVEAWAY IS…. *drumroll please* !! Congratulations! Please check your DM for details!
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🎄A Poly Carbon violin case looks so beautiful nestled underneath the tree🎄
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•These cases are not only durable and weatherproof but also light weight! Now on sale the rest of December!
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•Was: $399
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🎁These Carbon Fiber Violin Bows would look beautiful wrapped with a bow 😉
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•Carbon fiber bows are durable, and sound great! Available to try in shop!
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🎄Candid photo of two violas snuggling up together under the Christmas tree 🎄
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🎄Hollidays are best spent with the ones you Love🌲
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• Tag your music bestie below to show them some love!
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Come Join A Gift For music for their Saturday Strings Orchestra Winter Concert! The event is free and open to the public! The concert features six of their Saturday String Ensembles and is followed by a reception with sweet treats! Show time is: Saturday, December 10th at 1PM
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•Located at: The Harriet Coleman Center for the Arts 901 Highland Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
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🚨 GIVEAWAY!!!!!🚨
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•WE ARE HOSTING OUR FIRST EVER GIVE-AWAY! 🥳 Start the 2023 New Year with NEW products to use! Items are interchangeable based on the classical string instrument you play!
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•GiveAway Starts: 12/08/2022 and ends: 12/30/2022 Winner to be announced within 24 hours: 12/31/2022
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•Product descriptions and rules/regulations are bellow!
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•GiveAway Items:
🔘GVC Amber Rosin (compatible with Violin, Viola & Cello) *Interchangeable with Kolstein Ultra Bass All-Weather Rosin*
🔘GVC Instrument Polish and Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth Bundle
🔘Atlantic Strings t-shirt *available in different sizes and colors per request*
🔘Rubber Performance Mute
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•🧑‍⚖️Rules and Regulations:
🔘GiveAway is only valid in the USA
🔘Must be following and
🔘Tag 3 Friends in the comments
🔘Like this post
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•GiveAway Disclosure: Shipping will be covered by
• Atlantic Strings violin shop is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram
•GiveAway is hosted by Atlantic Strings Violin shop (ORLANDO)
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🎄Tis the Holliday Season
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•Looking for a unique gift idea for a loved one in your life? Gift the joy of music! We have plenty of items and instruments for beginners to skilled professionals! Stop by in store today!
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🦃 HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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•We hope you enjoy your holiday! what are you thankful for?
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•Black Friday sales will be available in-store from hours 10AM- 6PM, we hope to see you for Savings on Instruments,cases, and accessories!
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🚨BLACK FRIDAY SALE🚨
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•Mooney Shaped composite cases are on sale this black Friday in-store only! Available in different colors, these cases are durable- waterproof and weather-proof. With extra storage for sheet music and equipped with backpack straps.
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•On sale for: $139.00
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🚨BLACK FRIDAY SALE🚨
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•💀Bad to the Bow… *Guitar sounds*💀
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•All Master Bows in. Picture are 10% off in-store only, more selections and sales available. See for yourself on Black Friday 😉
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🚨BLACK FRIDAY DEALS🚨
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•All Herman Luger ✨Master✨ Bows come with a protective composite case. Available in three colors: green, blue, black. These cases are not only durable but easy to carry with the included-adjustable strap.
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•Originally:$49.99
Black Friday Only: Free with H. Luger master bow purchase
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🚨BLACK FRIDAY DEAL🚨
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•You look like you need a rest💤
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• Maple Wooden Shoulder-Rests fits 3/4-4/4 violin. If you’re looking for a comfortable padding you found it! This sleek shoulder rest is made from real wood and adds comfortable support!
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•Originally: $39.99
Black Friday: $24.99
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🎵Cello…. Is it me you’re looking for?🎵
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• ‼️NOW AVAILABLE‼️ Look what just came in! This eccentric black electric cello is sleek and easy to plug-and-play!
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•Ticket Price used to be:$899
Now on 💸 Sale for: $600
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•Instrument for sale as is with new Helicore strings installed, does not come with case or bow but package deal can be made (please speak to an associate for more details)
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🐅With these cases, you will be playing like a beast in no time 🐅
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•How cool are these prints? Leopard print is available for our cello-shaped composite violin cases. And zebra for our composite cello cases! You will never lose your case in a crowd ever again. No more boring black cases, show off your style with your our new animal print cases!
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•Cello case: $599
•Violin case: Was: $268 Now: $158
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🎉NEW ITEM ALERT🎉
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•Instagram is the first to see these wonderful new cases that we just got in-store! Super light weight poly carbon cases in four different colors! Rest easy at night knowing your instrument is secured in a lightweight, waterproof-durable case!
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•Features: Lightweight, waterproof, weatherproof, durable protection, hygrometer (for case humidity) two bow holders, acessories pocket, shoulder rest strap, violin blankie 💤
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•Price: $239
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🤣We cant STAND to skip on this deal 🤣
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•We FINALLY got more stock of these beautiful maple cello stands. Equipped with a spot even for your bow, this is a great alternative to having to take your cello in and out of its case or leaving it on the floor for little humans or animals to bump into it!
•Originally: $199
•Now: $149
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