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Welcome to SoundPost

The original SoundPost- Owned and run by Brian Cohen and Jane Walters: a violin and guitar shop located in Guildford, Surrey, UK. Established in 1972, we have been in our current premises since 1997. We are makers of fine stringed instruments, and agents for many specialized and unique quality items. We invite you to browse this site, to find out more. Enjoy.

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SoundPost Bows:

SoundPost Carbon bow 'Megacentre': We are the largest and most knowledgeable stockist of Carbon bows in the UK
This site is always being updated: for all prices, and stock availabilty please contact us, although some price lists are linked now, below. Our stock changes daily.

Arcus Carbon Bows

Many in stock, including full range of 'M', 'P' and 'S' series, and the brand new 'A' series just arrived. *Premier UK Dealer*: We carry the largest stock in the UK of these premium bows, and invite you to a bow 'trial by approval' (subject to T. and C. ), and our prices can compete with any you might find elsewhere. Our service is simpy unbeatable. Arcus bows carry a 30 year guarantee against defective workmanship or materials in the stick, and a 2 year guarantee on the frog mechanism, all subject to normal 'wear and tear' terms.

Righetti/ Perrotta Carbon bows:

Many in stock now.

Bow Cases and Bow Tubes:- We stock many types of bow case, for all types of bow: please enquire. Also we now offer our own very strong bow tubes, (identical to BAM but these are no longer available from BAM ) black, with screw cap ends, 2 Velvet Liners and fitted strap with swivel ends. (Strap can be removed for bow postage) £30 incl VAT. plus postage.

Traditional bows, new and antique

SoundPost stocks bows for all levels of player, from absolute beginner right up to top professional player's quality. We also specialize in 'top end' carbon fibre bows, and we are the Arcus UK 'Premier' dealer, having dealt in these since they were introduced into the UK, and we also represent Claudio Righetti / Erich Perrotta carbon bows, ( the inventor of the carbon fibre bow, handmade in Verona).

Agencies: We are agents for many fine bows: These include Arcus bows ( the UK Premier Dealer), Claudio Righetti Fine Carbon Bows ( UK premier dealer- Claudio is the inventor of the carbon bow), Ulf Johannson bows (UK main dealer), Howard Green bows, Pierre Guillaume, Armin Seebass, and many others. We also hold stock of antique master quality bows, for example by W. E. Hill and Sons, and many others. Our stock varies from day to day, and we will soon to have an up-to-date list available on this site.

We do also hold stocks of student quality bows including carbon fibre bows by Carbondix, Coda, LaPierre, Col Legno, and in addition we hold a full range of traditional wooden bows, in all sizes, by Finkel, Lefin, Paesold, Knoll, Dorfler, Arcos of Brazil, and many others

We offer an 'approval period' of 2 weeks for all our bows, subject to 'Terms and Conditions'. Please enquire.

We also offer a rehair service for all bows, and can repair your bow. Priority and is given to bows purchased originally from SoundPost. (Rehair also by mail order, owner pays Special Delivery postage both ways.)

We are pleased to offer the brand new Abco 'Suregrip' bow cushion, manufactured for and distributed exclusively by SoundPost, available now. This is a soft neoprene-like cushion, ( one size for violin and viola bows, a slightly larger size for cello bows,) which fits over your existing grip, and protects your bow leather and stick from wear, gives a better grip on the bow, and adds virtually no weight. Sold only in pairs, incl. postage for UK mainland, and we can post worldwide, postage charged at cost. See 'Accessories' page for price: (Trade enquiries welcomed.)

Take a tour through our site!

Please take a tour through the website- hopefully you will find what you are looking for- this site is the new re-designed SoundPost simplified site, so if you do not find it easy to use, please contact us and say so- we will try to improve it- your feedback will be welcomed.

Not all products and instruments we stock are listed on the site however- so if you do not find what you want, call and ask- we may well have it, or know where to get it and can order for you. We are always pleased to discuss and advise. Opening times and all contact details, directions etc. on our 'Contact' page.