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There are now five Svencino harmonic tail pieces used in my cello studio - two full size, one 3/4 size, one 1/2 size and one 1/4 size. I could not be happier with the results: tuning these instruments is so much easier - the screw heads are much bigger and more comfortable. The screws are also longer than I am used to - a luxury for a person lazy to use the big tuning pegs. The responsiveness of all the instruments is dramatically enhanced - the sound is bigger, richer with more overtones and sonorous. My students who still use the conventional tail pieces are envious since the harmonic tail pieces simply look gorgeous. 

Tilla Henkins Life Long Teacher & Cellist

A wonderful upgrade to my own cello. It brought about a fullness of the sound that I did not expect for my cello. It also made the repsonsiveness better and allowed easier playing on all 4 strings. I subsequently had to get this tailpiece for my daughter’s 3/4 cello and even there the sound was transformed into something rarely heard on smaller instruments! This has been the single most useful change I made to my cello in decades!

Jaco Cilliers Neurosurgeon & Cellist

I got myself a harmonic tailpiece for my violin after hearing the definite improvement in sound quality it produces. I am very satisfied with the volume my instrument now can make together with a rich and full sound. The individual strings becomes more clear to my ear. I definitely recommend this to everyone!!

Ezello Violinest & Teacher

I am really enjoying the rich quality of sound that this tailpiece lends. I’ve also noticed that its flat shape means that the fine tuners never touch the body of my violin while tuning, which is
especially useful if the top of your violin is quite convex or you have a low bridge. It also looks beautiful. Definitely recommended!

Alexandria Evans Violinist

So I read the other rave reviews and decided to buy one too.
Yes, it has made a real difference. I don’t think my cello is obviously louder, but projection in a large acoustically dry space is much better, and there is a richer resonance in all registers. There is also more clarity when playing quietly in small ensembles.
The cost is similar to a new set of strings, but the impact is greater and presumably permanent.
And it looks very elegant.

Paul Savage Chemist - Cellist

The harmonic tailpiece is an absolute must for any cello player. Brings depth, responsiveness and warmth to the lower strings, focus to the upper strings and provides much greater balance to the overall sound. A wonderful wolf reduction tool as well. Makes an immediate impact to your sound and playing experience. I’ll never look back! Thanks Svencino!

Philo Nel Philo Nel

I got a harmonic tailpiece for my violin after it being recommended that it will improve sound quality. It definitely does wonders and my instrument can now produce a richer, stronger sound. It feels like I have a new instrument. It also allows very very fine tuning. I am very impressed and would definitely recommend this.

Diandra Steenekamp Musician

    Testimonials with client videos

    Total rebuild of 120+ year old Bass that was swapped for 8 student violins for Handevat outreach program at the  Cape East Coast. It was completely black and seemingly beyond repair! 

    Martin Merholz - Software Strategies & Bassiest

    I’ve been playing on my Svencino III since 2014. I’ve been very happy with it so far, it projects well in a concert hall and is good for concertos and solo playing. My teachers in the USA are also very pleased with the instrument. I’ve had it looked at in New York City by some of the best luthiers around, including Julie Reed-Yeboah who was very impressed with the sound and build of the instrument. She also commented positively on my harmonic tailpiece. The value of my violin has increased substantially since I bought it!

    Joas Erasmus - Bard College Conservatory of Music

    Waldo Luc Alexander is a discerning violinist and musician in Johannesburg. He helps Svencino with testing and putting all of our Svencini violins through their paces once completed and ready to hunt for that, ever evasive, Sound Post sweet spot.

    Where is Wally? He is playing the violin, as always.

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    I am so delighted and happy with the restored violin.👏 At first my playing was really not doing the violin justice, but I have started practising (much😁) more diligently again. Now the sound is smooth and controlled evenly and my heart just really jumps with joy - the sound is so beauuuutiful!

    Thank you so much for all the effort put into this project!!!! It was absolutely worth it!!!!!⭐️

    Marlize Combrinck Marlize Combrinck

    Jargar Strings - I have to be honest and thought that the strings might not make the difference, BUT this really makes a difference! I have changed the strings and was surprised to notice a change in the
    sound and vibration immediately. After a week the strings settled and I am not looking back.
    A great buy and value for money!
    And the bonus – the best staff and music lovers at Svencino!

    Mano Celliest

    Svend has managed to refurbish a violin bow for me that plays with ease and balances well on the strings. Holding the bow also proves to be comfortable, assisting well with fast moving pieces. Happy with the purchase.

    Quintus Van Rooijen Actuarial Scientist & Violinist

    Thanks for the work of love on my instruments, Svend. Now I have to start over again, especially with stretches! I am as stiff as a log! The bow no longer jumps all over the strings. What a great difference... I never thought it could be fixed. Good work, son.

    Suzette Tesling Violinist