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Acoustic Enhancer

for violin, viola, cello and bass

Available from £120 (UK next day), the Acoustic Enhancer is a low-voltage vibrator with an interchangeable base for use on violin, viola, cello, double bass to improve the response of new or rested instruments in a week or so. Prices include tracked postage.

Version for Acoustic Guitar or Mandolin here.

Featured in 'Accessories 2013' (The Strad October 2013) and

'Product of the Month' (The Strad April 2010).

Strings Magazine review by senior editor Greg Olwell here.

What exactly does it do? Let's see the evidence. 

One vibrator and three adaptors cover the whole family.

Pay by Paypal or debit/credit card (no Paypal account needed).

Not near Harrogate? Why not post your violin for repair?

It will usually cost around £10 and you will recover that on my repair charges - much lower than in the south.
 

So your cello neck's broken? It can be mended: I know how.
You want a student instrument which is set up to play easily? Try me.

Not sure if your child will persevere? Why not hire an instrument until you're certain?

You want the best price in at auction? I placed an Italian violin which fetched £30,000.

I've repaired a cello for a professional. It came in at 10.30pm on Saturday after a gig and was in his hands again ten hours later when he left Harrogate on the train.

A double bass on tour with an Australian orchestra was repaired in six hours.

Acoustic Enhancer lives again!
See it on YouTube HERE

The much-improved Mk4 is available from stock now for next day UK delivery and non-UK expected within 3-7 business days. Since I stopped making the Mk2 a year ago many players and dealers have asked that it be available again. 
 

Like the Mk2a, it comes with interchangeable adapters covering violin/viola, cello and double bass. I thought that the lighter Mk4a would not have the strength for cellos or basses, but I was wrong. Because the redesigned and 3D-printed enclosure and adapter include no rubber or damping, the vibrations are more powerfully transmitted to the bridge. It is leaner, lighter, quieter, more effective and cheaper than before.

The Mk4b uses a heavier, more powerful motor, and might appeal to cello and bass players who want their instruments revitalised in the shortest time possible. Both vibrators use identical, interchangeable adapters (retro-compatible with the Mk2a). The principle is the same - to enhance the resonance and response of rested or lightly-used bowed stringed instruments. It really does work! Don't just believe me, read the feedback here and watch on YouTube.