Sullivan Violins offers a wide range of accessories to meet your stringed instrument needs.

Below find a partial listing of strings, shoulder rests and other accessories available at Sullivan Violins.

Strings

  • Sullivan Violins carries a full line strings. No need to worry about paying excessive prices. Our prices compete with the largest internet dealers. We will also ship strings to you - FREE.

    We offer a wide variety: below find a partial listing of the strings we carry.
    Thomastik-Infeld Dominant-, Made with Perlon core - warm sound
      Infeld Red - Advanced synthetic core, powerful warm sound
      Infeld Blue - Advanced synthetic core but designed for a brilliant, focused sound
     

    Vision - Synthetic core, rich sound, quick break in and high tuning stability,

    Also available, Vision Titanium coated version available giving a dark focused sound

      Spirocore Cello Strings - multi-wire spiral cores offers expansive, warm and powerful tone.
    Pirastro Evah Pirazzi - Dynamic range, colorations and quick response
      Obligato - Warm, clear sound, extremely stable
      Gold Label - An excellent choice particularly for violin E strings
    D'Addario

    Helicore - Quick bow response, clear sound with excellent pitch stability.
     

    Prelude - A solid steel core string that is excellent for students and amateur players. A durable string that is not affected by temperature and humidity changes. Prelude strings are bright, without the shrill sound of traditional steel strings, and are easy to bow.

      Zyex - A new generation of synthetic materials. Created for stability in changes in climatic conditions. Settles faster than other synthetics. Warm sound and good bow response.
    Larsen Available in violin, viola and cello versions; soloist cello version also available

Shoulder Rests

  • Kun Original The practical, uncomplicated design.. This rest is adjustable in three directions, and the end members are fitted with a patented locking device to ensure that it will never touch the instrument. The Kun Original has remained the favorite of amateur and professional players alike. Available for viola, violin (4/4), violin (1/2 and 3/4) and mini (1/8-1/4)
     

    Kun Super the Kun Super rest features an elegant, streamlined shape, and simplified size-adjusting mechanism to permit very fine adjustment. This lightweight model has become a favorite among discriminating players. Available for viola, violin (4/4), violin (1/2 and 3/4)
    BonMusica - Completely adjustable! Players can adjust the height, width and curve of the shoulder rest to make it as comfortable as possible. Available in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 sizes.
    Kun Collapsible -The innovative Kun Collapsible has "feet" that fold down for easy carrying and storage, and incorporate Kun's patented locking device. Available for viola, violin (4/4), violin (1/2 and 3/4) and mini (1/4-all 1/16s)

    Viva La Musica - Viva Professional and Standard Models Available- A truly natural and aesthetic product made of best quality maple or walnut wood. Special features are not found on any other shoulder rest. Minimized instrument contact at two critical points on each side of the feet, and nowhere else. Unique violin "f" hole design guaranties maximum playing comfort, stability and security.

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    Mach 1 - The Mach One Shoulder Rest features a simple but fully adjustable design (width and height), whose graceful curves complement the instrument. The "S" shape fits comfortably on your shoulder and minimizes the size of the feet. These are molded from a single piece rubber and have a lifetime guarantee. They will never touch the ribs of your violin or viola and will not scratch your valuable instrument. Lower cost than a Kun!
    FOAM PADS - Our foam pads are contoured, they fit into any case, and attach to the instrument with a rubber band. No additional weight or damage to the instrument! Sizes 1/4- 3/4 available. Pads are a great, inexpensive way to keep students comfortable! Gray pads are dense, yet soft. Also has tackiness that helps keeps it in place.  

 

Other/Additional Items

Folding Metal Music Stands - These lightweight collapsible music stands are study yet fit into a compact carrying case. Very affordable at $14.98

Tuner/Metronome Combination - Cherub 3 in 1Chromatic Tuner, Metronome/Tone Generator. 2 AAA batteries included. $29.95
Fiddling with Life - The unusual journey of Steven Staryk This book by T. Lewis with S. Staryk is a behind the scenes look at the world of classical music. The accompanying CD includes excepts from many no longer available recordings by this supremely accomplished musician. $15.95