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Acoustic Tone – Number One ˜ Amplified Tone – Second to None

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DuShane 5–String Violin

Our DuShane 5-String model is a beautifully antiqued violin with an even more beautiful acoustic tone. Especially ideal for teachers – instruct violin, viola and even cello students, while leaving your priceless instrument at home.

Sound clips let you be the judge...

Audio clips recorded in Gary's Warehouse Studio showcase the acoustic and amplified tone of the DuShane 5-String.

Pickup only - Dark Eyes - Gypsy jazz tune
Mic only - Dark Eyes - Gypsy jazz tune

Pickup only - O'Carolan's Draught excerpt
Mic only - O'Carolan's Draught excerpt

The DuShane 5-String: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1299
(Case included; free shipping within US.)

The DuShane 5-String with internal pickup:. . . . . . . . . . . $1699
(Case included; free shipping within US.)

Optional Accessories:
L.R. Baggs Para Acoustic DI Preamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169
5-String Violin Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699

One week free trial...

Our instruments are available with a one-week free trial period (US orders only), with free shipping anywhere in the US. If you decide not to keep the violin, you pay only for return shipping.

Call Gary at 800-741-3045 to order.

DuShane 5-String details...

Rich, Creamy Tone
Beautifully Antiqued Spirit Varnish
Lightweight Internal Pickup Does Not Affect Acoustic Tone
No External Knobs or Wires
Top: Hand Carved Spruce
Back: One-Piece Flamed Maple
Sides and Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Strings: D'Addario Helicore, with 14" Viola C
Tailpiece: Wittner Adjustable
All Woods Are Aged
Case Included; Free Shipping within US

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Your complete satisfaction –
our ultimate goal...

All our instruments are set up by luthier Gary E. Bartig in our Minneapolis shop. If you have special setup needs, Gary will work with you to accommodate them. And if you'd like to audition two violins for comparison purposes, just let us know!

Our warranty policy...

We provide a two-year warranty on the body of our instruments, and a 5-year warranty on the internal pickup. If your instrument needs repair after the end of either warranty, we will be happy to assist or advise on best options.

Audio clips recorded at Warehouse Studio, performed by James Plattes.
Learn more about our audio clip recording methods.