by John Rihani | Jun 26, 2019 | Shoulder Rests
Using a shoulder rest for your violin or viola is not mandatory and is mainly about personal preference. Even though you do not necessarily need one to play violin or viola, we can absolutely help you choose the right shoulder rest for you! Using a shoulder rest is...
by John Rihani | Jun 13, 2019 | Heat, Humidity, Summer
We’re approaching the time of year where temperatures are averaging above 75 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity levels in Indiana. We all know that cold winters present it’s own challenges, but the summer heat can create just as many issues. Wood is an organic...
by John Rihani | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’ve been excited about the International Society of Bassists convention being held in Bloomington this year ever since it was announced! Encore has always had a soft spot for bassists and we are one of the few shops in the area with enough room to stock a...
by John Rihani | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
While the Coda Marquise GS – their new top offering – has been out in the wild for a while, I have not heard much formal feedback from owners at this point. When one of our long time customers bought one six months ago, I asked him if you would write up a...
by John Rihani | May 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
I recently used social media to ask my cellist friends what kind of rosin they liked to use. I’ve been using the same rosin – Pirastro Oliv – for nearly twenty years. My reasoning has always been the old, “if it ain’t broke, don’t...
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