We all know that the violin family of instruments — that is, violin, viola, cello, and double bass — is most closely associated with classical music. It makes sense: one virtually defines the other, after all! Yet bowed string instruments have worked…
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New at SHAR - Fall 2016: Cello and Bass Strings, Electrics, Accessories, and Cases!
Saturday, August 27, 2016Since 1962, SHAR has been making new products available to string players every year. The fall season is usually when we debut most of our new products in preparation for new school years, concert seasons, and holidays! This year is no exception with…
New AT SHAR 2016: Violin and Viola Cases, Electrics, and Accessories
Friday, August 26, 2016Since 1962, SHAR has been making new products available to string players every year. The fall season is usually when we debut most of our new products in preparation for new school years, concert seasons, and holidays! This year is no exception with…
Pickups and Preamps Redux
Friday, July 18, 2014Stepping into the amplified arena of music performance can be as easy as installing a pickup on your current instrument. A piezo transducer responds to pressure on the instrument's bridge (either in the wing slot, under the bridge feet, or from within…