Traditional Craftsmanship,
New Capabilities
Series+ is the same traditional instrument that looks, feels, and sounds identical to our other violins, violas, and cellos. Under the hood, however, Series+ has a powerful new capability.
Series+ instruments maintain the traditional sound and style of an acoustic instrument and capture the warm and resonant qualities of the tonewoods. But there's more. An integrated pickup system is embedded in the top of the instrument, and a discrete 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button (for violins and violas and near the endpin for cellos) making it almost unnoticeable.
The result is an instrument that looks, feels, and sounds like a traditional acoustic instrument, while opening up new possibilities for creative exploration.
Traditional Instrument - Series+ is your traditional violin first, with the added benefit of an embedded pickup and output for hidden plug in capabilities.
Embedded Pickup - A discrete, high quality pickup is located in the top wood of the instrument, virtually invisible to the human eye. This location is carefully selected for optimal performance and tonal characteristics of the output signal, all while maintaining a lightweight design.
Discrete Output - Disguised as the end button, the output is hidden from view when playing your instrument unplugged, yet full integration allows for improved ergonomics and a lightweight feel when plugged in.
Plug Into New Ideas
STUDENT: Rehearse by day, jam by night.
There’s no need for a second instrument with Series+. Since the pickup is embedded into the top of the instrument and the jack is hidden from view, this instrument will blend right in with all the other instruments in the string section.
Being able to plug in opens up new sonic worlds. Whether it’s through headphones, recording into the computer, or plugging into an amp and rocking out with some pedals, our Series+ instruments will allow you to do more while staying true to tradition.
TEACHER: Think outside the box.
Teachers are constantly looking for ways to allow their students to express their individuality. This can be a challenge in a traditional orchestral environment.
Our Series+ instruments open the door to all kinds of creative possibilities, and since the electronics are discretely built into our traditional handcrafted instruments, there’s no need to have duplicate sets of instruments cluttering up the classroom.
Amplify your string quartet for that outdoor gig. Plug in and improvise in the jazz band. Play rock quartets for school events. Plug into the computer and build compositions. Break out the looping pedal and create a living tapestry of sound. With these instruments, there are no limits.
PARENT: Give your child a deeper experience.
Playing in an orchestra is a beautiful experience for a young person. There's so much more to music than playing in the string section, however.
Our Series+ instruments serve double-duty, blending in seamlessly in the orchestra while opening up a broad range of possibilities for students. Students can put on a mute and plug the instrument in with headphones, allowing for practicing at any time without waking up the house.
Plugging in allows for new dimensions to the string playing experience and a new array of collaborative possibilities. Whether composing, improvising, or creating music outside of the orchestra, our Series+ instruments provide even more options for growing young musical minds.
SHOP: Series+ Violins, VIOLAS AND CELLO
While plugged in, the Albert Nebel 601+ cello keeps the natural warmth of a traditional cello while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Albert Nebel violins, violas, and cellos provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are varnished by hand in the Eastman workshop. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and viola’s making it unnoticeable. Each instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Rudoulf Doetsch+ 701 5-string cello keeps the natural warmth of a traditional cello while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. The fifth string adds a whole new register to the cello, resulting in a highly versatile instrument. Rudoulf Doetsch instruments are handcrafted by our master luthiers and are hailed by teachers and performers as some of America's best German tonewood instruments. They feature a highly select spruce top with maple back, sides and scrolls, and a hand applied antique-style, multi-layer spirit varnish. The result is an instrument that is professional in both appearance and sound. Rudoulf Doetsch violin, violas, and cellos provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are varnished by hand in the Eastman workshop. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is located behind the endpin making it virtually unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Series+ Model 145+ cello keeps the natural warmth of a traditional cello while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Ivan Dunov Prelude model VC145+ cellos provide remarkable sound, visual beauty, sturdiness, playability, and affordability. It is extremely rare to find student-grade instruments constructed of such fine tonewoods. Other features that make these instruments among the finest inexpensive student models available are the ebony pegs,fingerboards, and inlaid purfling. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the cellos and cello’s making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument will come with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Series+ 501 cello keeps the natural warmth of a traditional cello while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. The Jean-Pierre Lupot is made with a well-flamed maple back and a select spruce top. The elegantly antiqued spirit varnish has reddish pigment with deep red wine hues. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is located behind the endpin making it virtually unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Series+ 405 cello keeps the natural warmth of a traditional cello while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. The varnish we use on our model 405 instruments emulates the exceptional varnishes from a century ago where a small number of master workshops in Markneukirchen, Germany distinguished themselves by developing some of the best varnishes of the modern era. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is located behind the endpin making it virtually unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Albert Nebel 601+ cello keeps the natural warmth of a traditional cello while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Albert Nebel violins, violas, and cellos provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are varnished by hand in the Eastman workshop. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and viola’s making it unnoticeable. Each instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Series+ 501 viola keeps the natural warmth of a traditional viola while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. The varnish we use on our model 405 instruments emulates the exceptional varnishes from a century ago where a small number of master workshops in Markneukirchen, Germany distinguished themselves by developing some of the best varnishes of the modern era. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and viola’s making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Series+ Model 145+ viola keeps the natural warmth of a traditional violin while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Ivan Dunov Prelude model VA145 violas provide remarkable sound, visual beauty, sturdiness, playability, and affordability. It is extremely rare to find student-grade instruments constructed of such fine tonewoods. Other features that make these instruments among the finest inexpensive student models available are the ebony pegs, chinrests, and fingerboards, and inlaid purfling. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and violas making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument will come with a lightweight, low-profile cablethat provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
"While plugged in, the Rudoulf Doetsch+ 701 5-string viola keeps the natural warmth of a traditional viola while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. The fifth string allows the viola access to the violin register, resulting in a highly versatile instrument. Rudoulf Doetsch instruments are handcrafted by our master luthiers and are hailed by teachers and performers as some of America's best German tonewood instruments. They feature a highly select spruce top with maple back, sides and scrolls, and a hand applied antique-style, multi-layer spirit varnish. The result is an instrument that is professional in both appearance and sound. Rudoulf Doetsch violins, violas, and cellos provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are varnished by hand in the Eastman workshop. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and violas making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market. "
While plugged in, the Jean-Pierre Lupot Series+ viola keeps the natural warmth of a traditional violin while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. It is made with a well-flamed maple back and a select spruce top. The elegantly antiqued spirit varnish of the Jean-Pierre Lupot is of reddish pigment. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and viola’s making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Albert Nebel 601+ viola keeps the natural warmth of a traditional violia while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Albert Nebel violins, violas, and cellos provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are varnished by hand in the Eastman workshop. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and viola’s making it unnoticeable. Each instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Rudoulf Doetsch+ 701 5-string violin keeps the natural warmth of a traditional violin while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. The fifth string allows the violin access to the viola register, resulting in a highly versatile instrument. Rudoulf Doetsch instruments are handcrafted by our master luthiers and are hailed by teachers and performers as some of America's best German tonewood instruments. They feature a highly select spruce top with maple back, sides and scrolls, and a hand applied antique-style, multi-layer spirit varnish. The result is an instrument that is professional in both appearance and sound. Rudoulf Doetsch violins, violas, and cellos provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are varnished by hand in the Eastman workshop. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and violas making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
The Eastman Fiddle Master Outfit+ provides everything the professional fiddler needs. The VLF3 is crafted from aged European tonewoods with a hand-applied, antique-style multi-layer spirit varnish, offering a refined and complex sound. It also features ebony pegs, fingerboard, and chinrest, and a discreet pickup. This unique pickup is embedded into the spruce top before varnishing, causing no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5mm jack is used as the end button, making it unnoticeable. Each instrument comes with a lightweight cable, allowing musicians to sit in with any band without worry. Together with a silver-mounted Cadenza 4/4 bow, Dominant strings, fiddle bridge setup, and a specialised Cordura nylon case (Ca1904 light case in blue), the professional fiddler can depend on this outfit.
While plugged in, the Rudoulf Doetsch+ 701 violin keeps the natural warmth of a traditional violin while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Rudoulf Doetsch instruments are handcrafted by our master luthiers and are hailed by teachers and performers as some of America's best German tonewood instruments. They feature a highly select spruce top with maple back, sides and scrolls, and a hand applied antique-style, multi-layer spirit varnish. The result is an instrument that is professional in both appearance and sound. Rudoulf Doetsch violins, violas, and cellos provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are varnished by hand in the Eastman workshop. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and viola’s making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ iinstrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cablethat provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Series+ Model 145+ violin keeps the natural warmth of a traditional violin while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Ivan Dunov Prelude model VL145 violins provide remarkable sound, visual beauty, sturdiness, playability, and affordability. It is extremely rare to find student-grade instruments constructed of such fine tonewoods. Other features that make these instruments among the finest inexpensive student models available are the ebony pegs, chinrests, and fingerboards, and inlaid purfling. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and violas making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument will come with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in the Series+ 405 violin keeps the natural warmth of a traditional violin while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Andreas Eastman violins feature a varnish that emulates the exceptional varnishes from master workshops in Markneukirchen, Germany a century ago. These workshops distinguished themselves by developing some of the best varnishes of the modern era, and we have employed their varnish recipes and techniques to achieve old-world results. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and violin’s making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
Comes set-up with Dominant strings and Wittner tailpiece, and the outfit includes a BL301 (Cadenza no-star) bow and CA1904 case
While plugged in, the Series+ 501 violin keeps the natural warmth of a traditional violin while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Jean-Pierre Lupot model VL501 violins are made with a well flamed maple back and a select spruce top. The elegantly antiqued multi-layer spirit varnish features a reddish pigment with deep red wine hues. Each model VL501 is constructed with a select spruce top and well-flamed maple back, sides and scroll. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and violas making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.
While plugged in, the Albert Nebel 601+ violin keeps the natural warmth of a traditional violin while adding edge and a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. Albert Nebel violins, violas, and cellos provide famous quality at a modest price. These instruments are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are varnished by hand in the Eastman workshop. The unique pickup system is embedded into the spruce top of the instrument before varnishing with no disturbance to the bridge. Our proprietary 3.5 mm jack is used as the end button on the violins and violas making it unnoticeable. Each Series+ instrument comes with a lightweight, low-profile cable that provides a seamless connection to your amplifier or individual playing setup, making this the easiest and most comfortable design to “plug in” on the market.