by John Rihani | Nov 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
I wrote last week about going to pick up the latest violin Kurt Widenhouse finished for our shop…this week I get to let you know that it’s here! I had a great trip to visit Kurt in his workshop late last week and could not have been more thrilled with the...
by John Rihani | Nov 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
I wrote a few weeks ago about the Kurt Widenhouse violin on its way here – I’m going to pick it up tomorrow! It will be great to see Kurt again, try to conduct the video interview again that was ruined by cell phone interference last time, and pick up...
by John Rihani | Oct 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s part of my job to ensure we have enough instruments – of all types and sizes – to be able to properly serve our customers. Because string instruments come from many workshops and many locations around the globe, it can be challenging to order...
by John Rihani | Oct 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s always exciting to receive a 5-string bass here at Encore. It’s even more exciting when it’s as affordable as this Shen 7/8 size, Gemunder-pattern 5-string. On a 5-string bass, the lowest string sounds the note “B”. On a 4-string...
by John Rihani | Oct 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Yesterday was one of those perfect early-fall days that make me want to break out the deck chair, sip on some coffee, and read a good book. Cool enough to be comfortable, warm enough to sit outside, crisp and sunny. I did the next best thing…hopped in the car...
by John Rihani | Oct 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Those of you who know me are well acquainted with how enthusiastic I am about the best modern instruments. Yes, my friend’s Ruggieri cello has the world’s most perfect scroll and yes, the 45 minutes I spent playing Yo-Yo Ma’s Montagnana still rings...
by John Rihani | Sep 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Many local musicians are familiar with how old a business Paige’s Music is, but it still comes as a shock to many. Today, we celebrate Paige’s Music being an Indiana-owned and operated business for ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY FIVE YEARS!! When you consider our...
by John Rihani | Sep 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Encore is pleased to welcome Regina Eddington to our team as an Orchestral Strings Specialist! Regina Eddington has been playing the violin for over 15 years. She attended Valparaiso University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Business in 2011. After...
by John Rihani | Sep 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
The new Yamaha YEV series electric violins have broken new ground in design, performance, and price. We’ve enjoyed having the 104 model 4-string in stock, but we just received the 105 5-string in the black finish. In pictures, I was personally a fan of the...
by John Rihani | Sep 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
I was looking at a 3/4 cello today and noticed that the strings were just a touch higher off of the fingerboard than I would have preferred. As I contemplated whether to have Tom and Derek reduce the height of the bridge, I realized that we’re officially...
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