(2023 Update!)
It's that time of year! Concerts are coming and going at lightning speed for most musicians. They are busy, busy, busy and you are hoping to help find them something special this holiday season. We have put together a list of some of our favorite gift suggestions for string players!
Gifts $10 and Under
- Fun Pencils--These shaped pencils come in a variety of colors and are always a hit with aspiring musicians.
- G-Clef Shaped Straws--A fun, inexpensive stocking stuffer for musicians!
- Pencil Magnets for Music Stands--With a magnet on their pencil, the musician can easily stick their pencil on the side of the music stand so it can't roll away during rehearsal!
- Music Themed Cookie Cutters--These go great with home-baked cookies!
- "That's a Sharp Not a Hashtag" Tumbler--Know a musician who twitches a little every time someone says, "hashtag?" Now they can clearly state their feelings AND drink their coffee without speaking a word.
- Ceramic Coffee Mugs--Perfect for your world's best music teacher.
- Music Note Pad--Great for the fridge and punny!
- Bernardel Rosin--A standard in the string world, Bernardel rosin is a great professional rosin that has a medium level of stickiness.
- Mutes--Whether it's for performance or protecting family members, we have a number of different styles of mutes.
- AB Rosin--Looking for a rosin for a player who has only used the beginner's box rosin? The AB rosin is a great first step-up and is adored by professionals alike.
- Pops Bass Rosin--The best-selling bass rosin we carry!
Gifts $20 and Under
- Everest Violin Shoulder Rest--A wonderful first shoulder rest for violinists and violists.
- Magic Rosin--This comes in 3 different stickiness levels and many different looks!
- Sheet Music Umbrella--Every member of staff has one of these!
- The Violin Family-- A storybook that is a wonderful introduction to the string instrument family. A lovely store that shares the power of music and of caring relationships.
- Carlsson Bass Rosin--A well-loved, best-selling rosin for bassists.
- Xeros Cello/Bass Endpin Anchor--This endpin rest for cello or bass attaches to the player's chair ensuring their cello doesn't go for any walks without them!
- Dampit Instrument Humidifier--This is an instrument humidifier that provides humidity directly inside the instrument, protecting it from cracks, open seams, and other humidity-related issues.
- Jade Rosin--This synthetic rosin has the lovely benefit of being low powder so the musician will spend less time wiping rosin off their instrument!
- Instrument Cleaner, Polish, & Cloth
- Prelude Violin String Set--A great beginner's set of steel violin strings.
Gifts $30 and Under
- Kun Original or Super Shoulder Rest--Kun Shoulder Rests have been the gold-standard in the violin/viola world for decades.
- Cutting Board with Violin Engraved--A lovely bamboo cutting board with violin engraved.
- The Precipitube Humidifier--This humidifer clips easily into most violin and viola cases and equally provides safe humidity to the instrument AND bow.
- Air Cell Case Straps (these are so comfy!)--Know a player who lugs their case all over? These cushy, padded shoulder straps make that process less painful.
- Cecilia (formerly Andreas) Rosin--Cecilia rosins come in a number of different stickinesses and are adored by professionals.
- Mighty Bright Duo Stand Light--A light for the music stand (or polite reading in bed) for low-light situations like playing in the pit orchestra.
- Stageline Folding Music Stand--A sturdier version of the standard metal folding stand, these fold up easily for transport and have thicker legs to help prevent tip-overs in breezy locations.
Gifts $50 and Up
- Cecilia (formerly Andreas) Sanctus Rosin--This rosin is FANCY. With a stickier rosin in the center of a less sticky rosin, the Sanctus rosin offers the best of both worlds.
- New Instrument Cases--We carry a number of different instrument (and bow) cases for violins, violas, and cellos and have even more in-store than are listed online.
- Portastand Minstrel Music Stand--This music stand has it all! It comes with a sturdy, canvas carry bag, strong legs, and a solid top. This stand will work in a practice studio, on stage at a concert hall, or at a wedding performance.
- Adjustrite Cello Chair--This chair not only adjusts in height for growing cellists, it also has the ability to adjust with the seat slanted forward for better playing posture.
- New Bows--Every player loves a new bow!
- Evah Pirazzi Gold String Sets--These warm, but powerful strings are a great option for many professional players.
- Kun Bravo Shoulder Rests--Believe it or not, the wood on these shoulder rests offers a warmer sound and is a great option for any player who already loves playing on a Kun Shoulder Rest.
- Pirastro Luna Shoulder Rest--A (slightly) less expensive version of the Korfker Shoulder Rest by Pirastro, this shoulder rest weighs in at only 32 grams. It is lightweight and provides freedom of movement and playing.
- Pirastro Korfker Shoulder Rest--An elite shoulder rest from Pirastro, the Korfker provides a bendable wood frame that can be custom-fit to the player. It is 32 grams and offers tilt options that can be locked into place, providing a secure, vibrant sounding shoulder rest perfect for the professional player in your life.
- Bow Case--Especially great for the cellist or bassist who travels with only their bow to gigs, a bow case provides a safe way to transport their bow. These are also wonderful for violinists and violists as a way to safely bring their bows into the shop for regular maintenance.
- Bass Caddie (for easy transport!)
- Dominant String Sets--The gold-standard in synthetic core strings, the Dominant strings are a great step-up string option for advancing string players.
We hope some of these ideas have inspired and helped you. And, when in doubt--a Gift Certificate to their favorite violin shop is sure to make them smile!
From the Lashof Violins family to your family--have a wonderful holiday season!
(Updated photos, links, and info 11/2023)
From the Lashof Violins family to your family--have a wonderful holiday season!
(Updated photos, links, and info 11/2023)