Saga Blueridge BR-143 User manual

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A
t Saga, quality is designed in. From
the beginning our overriding concern
has been to provide the finest quality
instruments, parts and accessories at
affordable prices. You won’t pay a premium
for our brand names.
Quality control is the cornerstone of our
entire operation. Careful attention is
applied to every detail, from design
criteria to selection and supervision of
manufacturers to final inspection and
setup in our West Coast facility. Detailed
specifications and repeated inspections
assure that every product we sell meets our
high standards for quality, durability and
performance.
New products are developed continuously
to meet the evolving needs of musicians.
Each product has the look, sound, feel and
playing characteristics demanded by the
most critical professional musicians. Our
traditionally inspired proprietary products
recreate, adapt or improve upon historic
designs to meet contemporary playing
requirements—all without sacrificing charac-
teristics that appeal to the purist.
Our roots are in traditional American
fretted instruments but our commitment
to affordable quality extends to every
product we sell. If you bought it from Saga,
you bought the best product at the best
possible price.

SV-1800
Cremona Maestro Special Edition Violin Outfits
Item Size Description Case
SV-1800 4⁄4Ivory purfling Deluxe oblong case
SV-1750 4⁄4M.O.P. purfling Travelite TL-35®case
SV-1700 4⁄4Bone purfling Travelite TL-35® case
SV-1800 is special order only.
Body:
• Extra-choice, 100+ years old,
handcarved and graduated,
solid spruce top
• Deeply-figured, 100+ years
old, handcarved one-piece,
solid maple back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Fittings:
• Dark, white-accented,
Hill-style boxwood fittings
• Best quality ebony
fingerboard
• A.Breton VNS-150 Perlon
strings
• Finest Cremona bridge
• VP-15 [1] finetuner
• Sacconi-style tailpiece
hanger
Finish:
• Lovely, transparent brown
varnish, hand-applied and
rubbed to a lustrous, warm
glow
• Shop adjusted
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Cremona Maestro Special Edition Violins
Fine performing collectibles for the serious musician!
Inlays:
• Bone Lozenge and Circle
purfling
Case:
• TL-35 Travelite®deluxe
suspension case
SV-1700: 4⁄4
SV-1750
SV-1750: 4⁄4
Inlays:
• M.O.P. Lozenge and Circle
purfling
Case:
• TL-35 Travelite®deluxe
suspension case
Fine instruments in every respect, all Special Edition Maestro
violins feature the very best and rarest woods, and are superbly
handcrafted by extraordinarily skilled luthiers whose goal is to
produce a perfect instrument every time.
The flagship Cremona’s Maestro Series is a re-creation of the
legendary Hellier Strad. The Hellier is the most famous of
Antonio Stradivari’s inlaid violins. Originally purchased by Sir
Samuel Hellier in the early 18th century directly from the
Master, the instrument eventually passed to Mr. H.E. Morriss, a
Shanghai newspaper publisher. Fortunately, Mr. Morriss took
the Hellier with him to England before World War II; after World
War II, Morriss saw all of his Shanghai possessions confiscated
by the revolutionary functionaries of Mao Zedong and put on
display as plunder. The original Hellier is presently in the
Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
Limited availability: The supply of these extremely rare, very
old woods and inlay materials is extremely limited and
irreplaceable.
CREMONA SPECIAL EDITION VIOLINS
Inlays:
• Ivory Lozenge and Circle
purfling
• Ornamental ebony design
inlaid on ribs and scroll
Case:
• Deluxe oblong case
with hygrometer
SV-1800: 4⁄4 Hellier
TL-35 included with SV-1750/1700 Outfits

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Cremona Master & Soloist Violins
Legendary craftsmanship in superb, professional violins!
CREMONA MAESTRO MASTER VIOLINS
Body:
• Extra-choice, 100+ years old,
handcarved and graduated,
solid spruce top
• Superb, deeply-figured,
handcarved one-piece,
solid maple back & sides
Fittings:
• Best quality ebony
fingerboard, nut and saddle
• VP-15 [1] finetuner
Cremona Maestro Master & Soloist Violin Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SV-1600 4⁄4Ebony J.LaSalle LB-19 Travelite TL-35
SV-1500 4⁄4Hill-style boxwood J.LaSalle LB-19 Travelite TL-35
SV-1400 4⁄4Hill-style boxwood J.LaSalle LB-19 Travelite TL-35
Twenty five years of violin making expertise has culminated in
the Cremona Maestro Series Master and Soloist violins. These
superb instruments are strictly handmade from the finest aged
tonewoods and each one is worthy of the serious artist, while
being priced within the range of the advancing student.
CREMONA MAESTRO VIOLINS
Neck:
• Solid maple
Fittings:
• Cremona bridge
• A.Breton VNS-150 Perlon
strings
• Sacconi-style tailpiece
hanger
Finish:
• Oil varnish, hand-applied
and rubbed to a lustrous,
warm glow
Inlays:
• Delicate, precisely inlaid,
ebony purfling inlays
Bow:
• LB-17 J. LaSalle Brazilwood;
unbleached white horsehair
Case:
• TL-35 Travelite®deluxe
suspension case
Other:
• Elegant edge work
• Shop adjusted
Fittings:
• Hill-style boxwood fittings
Finish:
• Beautifully antiqued
brown varnish
SV-1500: 4⁄4
Fittings:
• Ebony fittings
Inlays:
• Parisian eye on the tailpiece
Finish:
• Translucent, dark brown oil
varnish
SV-1600: 4⁄4
CREMONA MAESTRO SOLOIST VIOLIN
Body:
• Handcarved and graduated,
select solid spruce top
• Handcarved and graduated,
select solid maple back & sides
• Select highly-flamed,
one-piece back
Fittings:
• High quality, polished ebony
fingerboard, nut and saddle
• Hill-style boxwood fittings
• VP-14 [1] finetuner
Finish:
• Dark brown
SV-1400: 4⁄4
SV-1600
SV-1500
TL-35 included with SV-1600/1500/1400 Outfits

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Cremona Principal Violins
Supporting music education for over 25 years!
Cremona Principal Series violin outfits are the best choices for
advancing students or serious players looking for the best quality
instrument to use for music study. To meet this demand, both
the Cremona SV-1320 and SV-1340 violin outfits are crafted
using only the finest possible materials. These select, aged
tonewoods will ensure a new instrument with a sweet and
mature tone that resembles a fine, old masterpiece.
CREMONA MAESTRO PRINCIPAL VIOLINS
Body:
• Handcarved and graduated,
select solid spruce top
• Handcarved and graduated,
solid, select flamed maple
back and sides [flame varies
by individual instrument]
Neck:
• Solid maple
Inlays:
• Delicate, precisely inlaid
ebony purfling inlays
Fittings:
• Hill-style boxwood fittings
[color varies by individual
instrument]
• High quality, polished ebony
fingerboard, nut and saddle
• Cremona bridge
• A.Breton VNS-150 Perlon
strings
• VP-14 [1] finetuner
• Sacconi-style tailpiece
hanger
Finish:
• Oil varnish, hand-applied
and rubbed to a lustrous,
warm glow [color varies by
individual instrument]
Bow:
• LB-17 J. LaSalle Brazilwood;
unbleached white horsehair
Case:
• TL-35 Travelite®deluxe
suspension case
Other:
• Elegant edge work
• Shop adjusted
• Exceeds MENC Standards
Body:
• One-piece back
SV-1340: 4⁄4-1⁄4
Body:
• Two-piece back
SV-1320: 4⁄4
SV-1320
SV-1340
TL-35 included with SV-1340/1320 Outfits
Cremona Maestro Principal Violin Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SV-1340 4⁄4-1⁄4One-piece back J.LaSalle LB-19 Travelite TL-35
SV-1320 4⁄4Two-piece back J.LaSalle LB-19 Travelite TL-35

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Cremona First Violins
A serious choice for the serious musician!
The First Series Maestros [SV-1260, SV-1240, SV-1220] are
superb beginner’s violins or a delightful choice for those who
are ready for their first 4⁄4violin. The quality of these instru-
ments is outstanding on every level.
SV-1220
CREMONA MAESTRO FIRST VIOLINS
Body:
• Handcarved and graduated,
select solid spruce top
• Handcarved and graduated,
solid, select flamed maple
back and sides [flame varies
by individual instrument]
* Flamed maple on SV-1220
Neck:
• Solid maple
Inlays:
• Delicate, precisely inlaid
ebony purfling inlays
Fittings:
• Boxwood fittings
• High quality, polished ebony
fingerboard, nut and saddle
• Cremona bridge
• A.Breton VNS-150 Perlon
strings
• VP-14 [1] finetuner
• Sacconi-style tailpiece
hanger
Finish:
• Oil varnish, hand-applied
and rubbed to a lustrous,
warm glow [color varies by
individual instrument]
Bow:
• LB-17 J. LaSalle Brazilwood;
unbleached white horsehair
Case:
• TL-35 Travelite®deluxe
suspension case
Other:
• Elegant edge work
• Shop adjusted
• Exceeds MENC Standards
Body:
• One-piece back
SV-1260: 4⁄4
Body:
• Two-piece back
SV-1240: 4⁄4
Body:
• Two-piece back
SV-1220: 4⁄4-1⁄4
SV-1240
TL-35 included with SV-1260/1240/1220 Outfits
Cremona Maestro First Violin Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SV-1260 4⁄4One-piece back J.LaSalle LB-17 Travelite TL-35
SV-1240 4⁄4Two-piece back J.LaSalle LB-17 Travelite TL-35
SV-1220 4⁄4-1⁄4Two-piece back J.LaSalle LB-17 Travelite TL-35

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Cremona Premier: Student Violins
Representing 30 years of quality, tradition and value!
LB-13 Bow
SV-175
TL-33 Case
VNS-150 Strings
The Beginning:
When we set out more than thirty years ago to meet the needs of
students, parents and teachers for affordable, high quality, violin
family instruments, our ultimate goal was to increase the number
of people who make music on bowed instruments.
We knew from the beginning how important the quality and
accessibility of a student’s first instrument is in determining who
gets a chance to play, who succeeds and who quits in frustration.
This has resulted in our ability to eliminate the two biggest deterrents
to a beginner’s success: the high cost of getting started and poorly
made instruments and bows. In the process, Cremona has become
a market leader among the world’s most popular and respected
violin lines.
Primary Objectives:
• Focus attention where it matters most…done.
• Maintain existing affordable prices…done.
• Push the quality envelope…done.
• Comparable item numbers mean comparable specs…done.
We developed several innovations in design, materials and man-
ufacturing methods that have resulted in the finest combination of
features available at each price point without astronomical prices.
• Finish
The translucent, warm brown finish, painstakingly applied in multiple,
thin coats, allows the beauty of wood and craftsmanship to shine
through—fostering pride in the student.
• Bows: J.LaSalle®LB-13 Series Octagonal Bows
Many professional players prefer the playing qualities of an
octagonal bow. The J. LaSalle®LB-13 Series Bows feature high
quality octagonal Brazilwood stick, ebony frog, quality fittings and
genuine unbleached white horsehair. Balance, response and overall
playability are excellent.
• Cases: Travelite®TL-33, TL-20 & Featherweight®C-3905
Our exclusive, Travelite®TL-33 is included with Cremona Student
Violin and Viola Outfits. This precision-engineered, full-suspension,
wood-reinforced, arch top, structural foam case features padded
black luggage-grade nylon exterior, soft beautiful padded interior,
large accessory pockets inside & out, hygrometer, 2 ribbon-backed
bow holders, zip closures, Velcro neck stabilizer, comfortable handle
and carry straps. It is light weight, durable, easy-to-carry, stylish
and it transports your instrument safely. Cremona Student Cello
Outfits come with Travelite®TL-20.
Smaller-sized Violins,1/8-1/16, come with custom Featherweight®
C-3905 structural foam cases. These are durable, lightweight & easy
to carry. Interior and exterior fabrics match the Travelite®TL-33.
• Strings: A.Breton®VNS-150 Perlon
Cremona Premier Student Violin & Viola Outfits are equipped
with genuine Anton Breton®Perlon Strings, usually not found on
instruments priced at this level. With these strings, you get the
feel, sound and playability of gut without the high cost.
Cremona Premier Student Violin Family:
Violins Violas Cello Finish Fittings Finetuner
SV-150 SVA-150 SC-150 Translucent Boxwood VP-14 [4]
SV-165 SVA-165 SC-165 Translucent Rosewood VP-14 [4]
SV-175 SVA-175 SC-175 Translucent Ebony VP-61
SV-200 SVA-200 SC-200 Translucent Ebony VP-14 [4]
SV-225 — — Antiqued Ebony VP-61

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Cremona Premier: Student Violins
Setting the bar for quality, value and innovation!
Cremona Premier Student Violins are designed to meet the
specific needs of beginning and advancing students. All student
level outfits feature solid carved maple and spruce with M.E.N.C.
approved specifications including inlaid purfling and ebony
fingerboards. Each instrument is crafted to be just as pleasing to
the eye as it is to the ear.
As a standard feature, each violin outfit 4⁄4- 1⁄4has been upgraded
to include the new Travelite TL-33 oblong violin case with built-in
hygrometer and an exceptional LB-13 J. La Salle octagonal
Brazilwood bow with ebony frog and genuine unbleached
horsehair. Each violin is shop adjusted prior to shipment.
CREMONA STUDENT VIOLINS
Body:
• Handcarved solid
spruce top
• Handcarved solid maple
back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Ebony fingerboard
• VP-203 bridge
• A.Breton VNS-150 Perlon
strings
Bow:
• LB-13 octagonal high-
quality Brazilwood bow
• Ebony frog; unbleached
white horsehair
Case:
• Travelite®TL-33 oblong foam
case with green plush velvet
lining & built-in hygrometer
• Shop adjusted
• Meets MENC Standards
SV-200
Body:
• Flamed back and sides
Fittings:
• Polished ebony
• VP-66 ebony tailpiece with
[4] removable finetuners
Finish:
• Translucent brown
SV-200: 4⁄4-1⁄4
Body:
• Highly flamed maple
Fittings:
• Ebony
• VP-61 alloy tailpiece with [4]
built-in finetuners
Finish:
• Antiqued finish
SV-225: 4⁄4-1⁄4
NOW
EQUIPPED
W/ PERLON
STRINGS!
TL-33 included with SV-225/200 Outfits
SV-225
Cremona Student Violin Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SV-225 4⁄4-1⁄4Ebony J.LaSalle LB-13 TL-33
SV-200 4⁄4-1⁄4Ebony J.LaSalle LB-13 TL-33

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Cremona Premier: Student Violins
America’s most popular violin outfits just got better!
Cremona Student Violin Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SV-175 4⁄4-1⁄16 Ebony J.LaSalle LB-13 TL-33/C-3905
SV-165 4⁄4-1⁄16 Rosewood J.LaSalle LB-13 TL-33/C-3905
SV-150 4⁄4-1⁄16 Hill-style Boxwood J.LaSalle LB-13 TL-33/C-3905
TL-33 included with SV-175/165/150 Outfits
SV-165
Fittings:
• Polished rosewood
• [4] finetuners
SV-165: 4⁄4-1⁄16
There’s no better student violin value anywhere than a Cremona
Premier outfit! The finest, most select solid tonewoods are carefully
fashioned into musical instruments that not only look beautiful
but play and respond easily to encourage the student and facilitate
steady progress.
Our newest Premier outfit is the SV-165, which features trimmings
of rare and beautiful rosewood. This hard, dense wood ensures
tuning stability and accuracy and nicely complements the classic
proportions of the SV-165. The violin is finished in a pleasing
brown shade that highlights the well-selected wood.
The companion models: SV-150 and SV-175 are similar in most
respects—the same hand carving and graduation of top and
back. The SV-150 features polished boxwood trimmings and the
SV-175 features polished ebony pegs and chinrest with our
VP-61 alloy tailpiece with built-in tuners for convenience.
CREMONA STUDENT VIOLINS
Body:
• Handcarved solid
spruce top
• Hancarved solid maple back
and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Ebony fingerboard
• VP-203 bridge
• A.Breton VNS-150 Perlon
strings
Finish:
• Translucent brown
Bow:
• LB-13 octagonal high-
quality Brazilwood bow
• Ebony frog; unbleached
white horsehair
Case:
• Travelite®TL-33 oblong foam
case with green plush velvet
lining & built-in hygrometer
*1⁄8- 1⁄16:C-3905 case
• Shop adjusted
• Meets MENC Standards
Fittings:
• Polished ebony
• VP-61 alloy tailpiece with [4]
built-in finetuners
SV-175: 4⁄4-1⁄16
SV-150
Fittings:
• Polished Hill-style boxwood
• [4] finetuners
SV-150: 4⁄4-1⁄16
CHECK OUT
SV-165
w/ROSEWOOD
FITTINGS!

Cremona Novice Violin Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SV-130 4⁄4-1⁄16 Ebony Deluxe Brazilwood Suspension case
SV-100 4⁄4-1⁄32 Dyed rosewood Quality Brazilwood Suspension case
SV-75 4⁄4-1⁄16 Dyed rosewood H.Siegler VP-71 Standard case
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Cremona Premier: Novice Violins
Price-conscious quality for any beginning student!
Cremona Premier Novice Series of quality violin outfits offers
exceptional student outfits that are not only affordable, but also
have the right combination of quality features that make the
learning process easy and inspiring—from the solid handcarved
tonewoods used for the construction of each instrument, to the
well-chosen case and bow that completes these perfect outfits.
Teachers, students and parents alike will appreciate why
Cremona is the first name in student bowed instrument outfits!
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Handcarved solid maple
back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• VP-61 Alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetuners
• Wood chinrest
Finish:
• Opaque warm brown
CREMONA NOVICE VIOLINS
SV-130
SV-75
Fittings:
• Ebony fingerboard & fittings
• VP-202 bridge
Bow:
• Deluxe Brazilwood bow with
genuine unbleached white
horsehair
Case:
• Lightweight shaped, arched-
top suspension case with
black exterior and green interior
• Meets MENC Standards
SV-130: 4⁄4-1⁄16
Fittings:
• Dyed rosewood fingerboard
and fittings
• VP-202 bridge
Bow:
• Quality Brazilwood bow with
genuine unbleached white
horsehair
Case:
• Lightweight shaped, arched-
top suspension case with
black exterior and green interior
SV-100: 4⁄4-1⁄32
Fittings:
• Dyed rosewood fingerboard
and fittings
Bow:
• VP-71: wood stick, rosewood
frog, unbleached white
horsehair
Case:
• Lightweight shaped case
with black exterior and green
interior
SV-75: 4⁄4-1⁄16
Quality Case included with SV-130/100 Outfits
CHECK OUT
SV-75
w/IMPROVED
QUALITY!

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Cremona Premier: Electric Violin
Cremona electric violin lets you play as loud as you want!
The New Cremona SVE-100 is an entirely new concept in Electric
Violins! With its compact dimensions and light weight, it feels
comfortable on your shoulder. The hollow body consists of a
carved spruce back and top, glued to each other without sides.
A maple Skeleton supports the body and incorporates the carved
neck and minimalist scroll—all with the idea of the lightest
weight and greatest comfort for the performer. The electronics
are the famous Skyinbow brand—the same system used on their
world-famous custom instruments that sell for $3,000! The finger-
board, pegs and tailpiece are the finest ebony and the bridge is
our Cremona VP-202. A 9-volt battery is hidden in a compart-
ment inside the body. The body is the same thickness as a con-
ventional violin and the chinrest is an ebony Guarneri model.
The SVE-100 feels exactly like a conventional acoustic violin in
your hands and the hollow body and state-of-the-art electronics
give you a pleasing, acoustic tone—only louder—as loud as you
wish! The SVE-100 comes in an elegant black finish, and fits in
any standard violin case. 4⁄4size only.
CREMONA ELECTRIC VIOLIN
SVE-100: 4⁄4
Body:
• Hollow body
• Handcarved spruce top and
back; no sides
• Maple Skeleton supports the
body and incorporates the
carved neck and minimalist
scroll
Electronics:
•Skyinbow-designed
electronic system
• 9-volt battery compartment
hidden inside the body of
the shoulder rest
Fittings:
• Finest ebony fingerboard,
pegs and tailpiece
• Ebony over-tailpiece
Guarneri style chinrest
• VP-202 bridge
Finish:
• Black
SVE-100
Cremona Electric Violin
Item Size Description Wood
SVE-100 4⁄4Electric violin Handcarved spruce top & back
Suggested Case Options
Item Brand Description Page
TL-30 Travelite®Deluxe Semi-shaped case 104
TL-35 Travelite®Deluxe Oblong case 104

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Cremona Premier: Artist & Student Violas
Prepare for advanced study with the best and widest variety of violas!
Cremona Artist & Student Violas are your best choice for Orchestra
and Conservatory use! With all solid, hand carved tonewoods
and beautiful craftsmanship in every detail, these marvelous
instruments will foster pride in the student and are sure to
please the most demanding professor or teacher. Our Artist
model features Hill-style boxwood fittings, best quality bridge
and strings and a sturdy oblong wood hardshell case. Choose
any fine Cremona viola in our line and you can’t go wrong!
SVA-200
CREMONA ARTIST VIOLA
SVA-320B: 16"
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Highly-flamed, handcarved,
maple back and sides
• Fine hand-selected woods
Inlays:
• Delicately inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Hill-style boxwood fittings
• Ebony fingerboard
• Cremona bridge
• A.Breton VNS-150V Perlon
strings
• VP-14V [1] finetuner
Finish:
• Translucent pale amber
Bow:
• LB-14V higher quality
Brazilwood; full-mounted
ebony frog; silver-plated
wrap; unbleached white
horsehair
Case:
• C-3950V Deluxe, oblong,
multi-ply wood hardshell;
plush lining; heavy-duty
nylon cover
• Shop adjusted
• Exceeds MENC Standards
C-3950V – comes with SVA-320B Outfit
SVA-320B
TL-33V included with SVA-200 Outfit
CREMONA STUDENT VIOLA
SVA-200: 16", 15.5", 15" & 14"
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Handcarved solid, flamed
maple back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Polished ebony fittings
• Ebony fingerboard
• VP-66V ebony tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetuners
• VP-203V bridge
• A.Breton VNS-150V Perlon
strings
Finish:
• Translucent brown
Bow:
• LB-13V high-quality octagonal
Brazilwood bow; ebony frog;
unbleached white horsehair
Case:
• Travelite®TL-33V oblong
foam case; plush green velvet
lining; built-in hygrometer
• Shop adjusted
• Meets MENC Standards
NOW
EQUIPPED
w/PERLON
STRINGS!
Cremona Artist & Student Viola Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SVA-320B 16" Hill-style boxwood J.LaSalle LB-14V C-3950V
SVA-200 16"-14" Polished ebony J.LaSalle LB-13V TL-33V

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Cremona Premier: Student Violas
Students get top value with Cremona violas!
Fittings:
• Polished Hill-style boxwood
• [4] finetuners
SVA-150: 16", 15.5", 15", 14",
13" & 12 "
Fittings:
• Polished rosewood
• [4] finetuners
SVA-165: 16", 15.5", 15", 14",
13" & 12 "
Fittings:
• Polished ebony
• VP-61V alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetuners
SVA-175: 16", 15.5", 15", 14",
13" & 12 "
CREMONA STUDENT VIOLAS
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Handcarved solid maple
back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Polished ebony fingerboard
• A.Breton VNS-150V Perlon
strings
• VP-203V bridge
Finish:
• Translucent brown
Bow:
• LB-13V high-quality octagonal
Brazilwood bow; ebony frog;
unbleached white horsehair
Case:
• Travelite®TL-33V oblong
foam case; plush green velvet
lining; built-in hygrometer
• Shop adjusted
• Meets MENC Standards
TL-33V included with SVA-175/150 Outfits
SVA-175
SVA-150
The critical early learning stages in a string players’ career demand
the finest of instruments. A viola must be responsive and easy
to play, reliable and sturdy to withstand the wear and tear of
school and rental programs. Our Cremona Premier Student violas
are fully shop adjusted and conform to all MENC standards.
They are beautifully finished and carefully handcraved from
select, solid tonewoods. Each one is supplied with a serviceable
bow and our super-light and strong Travelite®case. Cremona violas
will satisfy!
CHECK
OUT SVA-165
w/ROSEWOOD
FITTINGS!
Cremona Student Viola Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SVA-175 16"-12" Polished Ebony LB-13V TL-33V
SVA-165 16"-12" Polished Rosewood LB-13V TL-33V
SVA-150 16"-12" Polished Hill-style boxwood LB-13V TL-33V

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Cremona Premier: Novice Violas
Great choices for the beginning viola player in any school orchestra!
SVA-100
SVA-130
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Handcarved solid maple
back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Fittings:
• VP-202V bridge
• VP-61 Alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetuners
• Wood chinrest
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Finish:
• Opaque warm brown
Case:
• Lightweight shaped archtop
foam suspension case: black
w/plush green velvet lining
CREMONA NOVICE VIOLAS
Fittings:
• Dyed rosewood fingerboard
and fittings
Bow:
• Quality Brazilwood bow with
unbleached white horsehair
SVA-100: 16", 15.5", 15", 14",
13" & 12 "
Fittings:
• Ebony fingerboard and
fittings
Bow:
• Deluxe Brazilwood bow with
unbleached white horsehair
• Meets MENC Standards
SVA-130: 16", 15.5", 15", 14",
13" & 12 "
Saga has always been a pioneer in the manufacture of quality
violas to meet the demands of the growing student market.
The Cremona Premier Novice Series of violas was developed
with a focus on quality and value and based upon the idea that
the viola holds a respected place in school orchestras throughout
the country.
Whether the student is in the earliest stages of the learning
process, or well on the way to more advanced training, these
violas will perform well beyond the expectations of both students
and teachers. So if you are looking for an economical line of violas
that has all the ingredients necessary for good performance,
look no further than Cremona.
Quality Case included with SVA-130/100 Outfits
Cremona Novice Viola Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SVA-130 16"-12" Ebony Deluxe Shaped
SVA-100 16"-12" Dyed rosewood Quality Shaped

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Cremona Premier: Artist & Student Cellos
First choice for the advancing student!
SC-220
IMPROVED
SPECS
SAME LOW
PRICE!
SC-320B
TL-20
SC-200
Cremona Artist & Student Viola Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SC-320B 4⁄4Hill-style boxwood J.LaSalle LB-19C TL-20
SC-220 4⁄4Ebony J.LaSalle LB-13C TL-20
SC-200 4⁄4-1⁄4Ebony J.LaSalle LB-13C TL-20
Cremona Artist and Student Cellos are strictly handmade in the
Italian Tradition. The finest solid spruce and maple are painstakingly
handcarved and graduated for best tone and volume, while the
translucent finish highlights the exquisite workmanship. You’ll
play them with pride!
Body:
• Well-selected tonewoods
and well-flamed solid maple
Fittings:
• VP-14CP [4] finetuners
Finish:
• Beautiful French Polish:
body and scroll
• Oiled neck
SC-220: 4⁄4
CREMONA ARTIST CELLO
Body:
• Selected tonewoods and
flamed solid maple
Fittings:
• VP-14CP [4] finetuners
SC-200: 4⁄4-1⁄4
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Highly-flamed, handcarved,
maple back and sides
• Fine hand-selected woods
Inlays:
• Delicately inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Ebony fingerboard
• Hill-style boxwood fittings
• Cremona bridge
Finish:
• Warm brown varnished body;
oiled neck
Bow:
• LB-17C J. LaSalle octagonal
Brazilwood; unbleached white
horsehair; full-mounted ebony
frog; silver-plated wrap
Case:
• Travelite®TL-20 case with
durable ballistic nylon cover
• Shop adjusted
• Exceeds MENC Standards
SC-320B: 4⁄4
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Handcarved solid maple
back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Fittings:
• Ebony fingerboard and nut
• VP-203C bridge
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Finish:
• Translucent brown
Bows:
• LB-13C J. LaSalle octagonal
Brazilwood; unbleached white
horsehair; ebony frog
Case:
• Travelite®TL-20 case with
durable ballistic nylon cover
• Shop adjusted
• Meets MENC Standards
CREMONA STUDENT CELLOS

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Cremona Premier: Student Cellos
Best values in the Cello World—Cremona Premier!
Cremona Student Cello Outfits
Item Size Fittings Bow Case
SC-175 4⁄4-1⁄4Ebony J.LaSalle LB-13C Travelite TL-20
SC-165 4⁄4-1⁄4 Rosewood J.LaSalle LB-13C Travelite TL-20
SC-150 4⁄4-1⁄4 Boxwood J.LaSalle LB-13C Travelite TL-20
TL-20
SC-175
SC-150
CHECK
OUT SC-165
w/ROSEWOOD
FITTINGS!
There’s a world of VALUE in each Cremona Premier Series Cello!
Crafted from the finest hand-carved solid spruce and maple, our
Student Series may be played without apology in any orchestra.
Their fine tone and easy playability will assure rapid progress
for any dedicated student. Our Student Series is perfect for
school, rental and Conservatory use—these cellos are built to
take it! The Cremona Artist Series will suit the advancing student
as well as the working professional. With more highly
figured tonewoods, a finer finish and even finer workmanship,
these superb cellos will inspire any student to even greater
musical heights.
Teachers and Professors praise these cellos as the finest value-
for-money in the Music Industry today—and it’s no wonder that
we can scarcely keep them in stock—the demand being so
great. Any music retailer or violin shop should keep a good
selection of these on hand! Serious students and their teachers
know that these Cremona Cellos set the standards by which all
others are judged!
Fittings:
• Polished Hill-style boxwood
• VP-14CP [4] finetuners
SC-150: 4⁄4-1⁄4
Fittings:
• Polished ebony
• VP-61C alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetuners
SC-175: 4⁄4-1⁄4
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Handcarved solid maple
back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Fittings:
• Ebony fingerboard and nut
• VP-203C bridge
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Finish:
• Translucent brown
Bows:
• LB-13C J. LaSalle octagonal
Brazilwood; unbleached white
horsehair; ebony frog
Case:
• Travelite®TL-20 case with
durable ballistic nylon cover
• Shop adjusted
• Meets MENC Standards
CREMONA STUDENT CELLOS
Fittings:
• Polished rosewood
• [4] finetuners
SC-165: 4⁄4-1⁄4

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Cremona Premier: Novice Cellos
Where affordability meets quality and value!
SC-130 with C-3918
SC-100
Cremona Novice Cello Outfits
Item Size Fingerboard Bow Bag
SC-130 4⁄4-1⁄4Ebony Deluxe Brazilwood Superior C-3918
SC-100 4⁄4-1⁄16 Dyed rosewood Quality Brazilwood Superior C-3918
Cremona Novice Series Cello Outfits virtually eliminate one of
the biggest deterrents to many aspiring musicians: the cost of
getting started. Certain models feature sturdy carved solid maple
and spruce construction with inlaid purfling, while other models
are available with durable crack resistant body construction that
can easily stand the rigors of institutional use and still retain the
warmth of tone that will encourage the learning process. Why
settle for less when you can accommodate the needs of any
student or teacher with a brand name you can trust, with quality
and value to match.
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Handcarved solid maple
back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• VP-202C bridge
• VP-14CP finetuners
*Except 1⁄8-1⁄16 sizes
Finish:
• Opaque warm brown
Bag:
• C-3918 Superior
®
TrailPak
™
II
padded nylon
CREMONA HANDCARVED NOVICE CELLOS
Fittings:
• Ebony fingerboard & fittings
Bow:
• Deluxe Brazilwood bow with
genuine unbleached white
horsehair
• Meets MENC Standards
SC-130: Cello 4⁄4-1⁄4
Fittings:
• Dyed rosewood fingerboard
and fittings
Bow:
• Quality Brazilwood bow with
genuine unbleached white
horsehair
SC-100: Cello 4⁄4-1⁄16

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Cremona Premier: Basses
Still America’s best bass value!
CREMONA NOVICE BASS
Body:
• All maple construction
Fittings:
• Ebonized fingerboard
• 24:1 ratio machine heads
• Black alloy tailpiece
SB-1: 3⁄4-1⁄4
Body:
• Select spruce top
• Beautiful flamed/curly maple
back and sides
SB-3: 3⁄4
Body:
• Handcarved solid spruce top
• Beautiful flamed/curly maple
back and sides
SB-4: 3⁄4
CREMONA STUDENT BASSES
Body:
• Double kerfing
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Ebony fingerboard
• Adjustable bridge
• Boxwood end pin
• 24:1 ratio Tyrolean-style
machine heads
Finish:
• Shaded amber; matte
In the field of student quality upright basses, the Cremona
Premier Series offers four impressive models. Each model is
designed with features to accommodate every playing style and
the built-in durability to stand up to the rigors of school and
rental usage.
Using only the finest materials and careful workmanship,
Cremona Premier basses will exceed the expectations of the
most demanding teacher. Each Cremona Premier bass, regard-
less of price point, is thoroughly inspected and shop adjusted
prior to delivery to ensure easy playability and years of trouble-
free service.
CREMONA NOVICE & STUDENT BASSES
Body:
• Arched-back construction
Fittings:
• Aged northern maple bridge
Bag:
• Nylon
• Shop adjusted
SB-4
Body:
• Select spruce top
• Maple back and sides
SB-2: 3⁄4-1⁄4
SB-1
3
⁄ 4
SB-4:
THE HOUSE
BASS AT
GRAND OLE
OPRY!
Cremona Basses with Bags
Item Size Top Back & Sides
SB-4 3⁄4Handcarved solid spruce Flamed/curly maple
SB-3 3⁄4Select spruce Flamed/curly maple
SB-2 3⁄4-1⁄4Select spruce Maple
SB-1 3⁄4-1⁄4Maple Maple

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Anton Breton Violins & Cello
Fine violins for the progressing student!
AB-05 Outfit
Anton Breton AB-20 violin and cello outfits offer the advanced
student and teacher better features including: select body
woods, ebony fingerboards and aluminum finetuner tailpieces.
Each outfit is designed to encourage further interest and to guide
the dedicated student towards future university study.
The AB-10 and AB-05 violin outfits offer price-conscious parents
the perfect option for their children, and for anyone who has not
yet made the full commitment to playing the violin. The total
purchase price of one of these fine violin outfits is scarcely more
than six or eight months of the typical rental program. These
Anton Breton outfits have all the features designed to encourage
the young student and to make the learning process fun and
rewarding.
ANTON BRETON VIOLIN FAMILY
Body:
• Handcarved, properly
graduated, solid spruce top
• Handcarved solid maple
back and sides
Neck:
• Solid maple
Fittings:
• VP-61 alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetuners
Finish:
• Fine golden brown gloss finish
AB-20
AB-10
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Ebonized hardwood
fingerboard and fittings
Bow:
• AB-100 wood stick, rosewood
frog unbleached white horsehair
Case:
• Archtop shaped case w/ black
exterior and green interior
AB-05: Violin 4⁄4-1⁄8
Inlays:
• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Ebonized hardwood
fingerboard and fittings
Bow:
• Brazilwood bow with
unbleached white horsehair
Case:
• Featherweight®C-3907
archtop shaped case w/blue
exterior and light gray interior
AB-10: Violin 4⁄4-1⁄8
Body:
• Better quality woods and
workmanship
Inlays:
• Delicately inlaid purfling
Fittings:
• Polished ebony fingerboard
and fittings
Bow:
• Brazilwood bow with
unbleached white horsehair
Cases/Bag:
• Featherweight®C-3907
archtop shaped case with
blue exterior and light gray
interior (for AB-20)
• Well-padded gig bag
(for AB-20C)
AB-20: Violin 4⁄4-1⁄8
AB-20C: Cello 1⁄4
Meets all MENC Specs!
A.Breton Violin Family Outfits
Item Size Instr Fittings Case/Bag
AB-20 4⁄4-1⁄8Violin Polished ebony Featherweight® C-3907
AB-10 4⁄4-1⁄8Violin Ebonized hardwood Featherweight®C-3907
AB-05 4⁄4-1⁄8Violin Ebonized hardwood Shaped case
AB-20C 1⁄4Cello Polished ebony Well-padded gig bag

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P&H Violin Family Bows
Quality composite bows you rehair yourself!
A.Breton Violin Bows
Quality made and value packed violin bows for every player!
Rehairing made simple with
P&H Hanks
PH-21
PH-100
PH-100V
PH-100C
PH-100B
AB-100 AB-110 AB-112 AB-113 AB-114 AB-115 AB-116 AB-119 AB-120
Stick Wood Brazilwood Carbon Fiber
Shape Round Octagonal Round Octagonal Round Octagonal Round
Flexibility/Resiliency Soft Medium Medium-Hard Hard
Tip (# of Layers) Plastic (1) Ivoroid (2) Ivoroid (1)
Grip Nickel-plated Silver-plated
Cushion Leatherette Sheep Leather
Frog Rosewood Ebony
Mounting Half Full
Eye Serbian Parisian
Slide & Eye Material M.O.P. Abalone Select Abalone Abalone
Hardware Nickel-plated
Bow Hair Genuine Horsehair
A.Breton Bows
Item Size Instrument Stick Tip Shape
AB-100 4⁄4-1⁄32 Violin Wood Plastic Round
AB-110 4⁄4-1⁄16 Violin Brazilwood Ivoroid Round
AB-112 4⁄4-1⁄16 Violin Brazilwood Ivoroid Round
AB-113 4⁄4-1⁄4Violin Brazilwood Ivoroid Octagonal
AB-114 4⁄4-1⁄4Violin Brazilwood Ivoroid Round
AB-115 4⁄4-1⁄4Violin Brazilwood Ivoroid Octagonal
AB-116 4⁄4Violin Brazilwood Ivoroid Round
AB-119 4⁄4Violin Brazilwood Ivoroid Octagonal
AB-120 4⁄4Violin Carbon Fiber Ivoroid Round
AB -110 AB-112 AB-113 AB-115 AB-116 AB-119
The P&H line of fiberglass bows is the perfect choice for the
beginning student, the school music program and you, the
retailer! These quality-constructed bows have proven over
years of service that they possess all the qualities of strength,
durability and economy of purchase. With the easy, simple
rehairing system designed by P&H, anyone can rehair their P&H
bow in minutes, without the need of a bow technician or music
store. The affordably-priced replacement hanks mean that you
can use your P&H bow indefinitely!
P&H Bows
Item Size Instrument Stick Frog Tip
PH-100 4⁄4-1⁄16 Violin Fiberglass Black plastic Ivoroid
PH-100V 17"-12" Viola Fiberglass Black plastic Ivoroid
PH-100C 4⁄4-1⁄8Cello Fiberglass Black plastic Ivoroid
PH-100B 4⁄4-1⁄4Bass Fiberglass Black plastic Ivoroid
Replacement Bow Hair Hanks
Item Instrument Item Instrument
PH-21 Violin PH-21V Viola
PH-21C Cello PH-21B Bass
P&H VIOLIN FAMILY BOWS
• Round fiberglass stick
• Hard flexibility/resiliency
• Ivoroid plastic tip (1 layer)
• Leatherette cushion
• Black plastic frog
• Full mounting
• Serbian eye
• Plastic slide & eye material

J.LaSalle Bows
Item Size Instr Stick Frog Shape
LB-10 4⁄4-1⁄16 Violin Brazilwood Rosewood Round
LB-12 4⁄4-1⁄16 Violin Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-13 4⁄4-1⁄16 Violin Brazilwood Ebony Octagonal
LB-14 4⁄4-1⁄16 Violin Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-15 4⁄4-1⁄4Violin Brazilwood Ebony Octagonal
LB-16 4⁄4-1⁄16 Violin Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-17 4⁄4-1⁄4,1⁄10-1⁄16 Violin Brazilwood Ebony Octagonal
LB-10V Full Viola Brazilwood Rosewood Round
LB-12V Full Viola Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-13V Full Viola Brazilwood Ebony Octagonal
LB-14V Full Viola Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-15V Full Viola Brazilwood Ebony Octagonal
LB-16V Full Viola Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-17V Full Viola Brazilwood Ebony Octagonal
LB-10C 4⁄4-1⁄8Cello Brazilwood Rosewood Round
LB-12C 4⁄4-1⁄8Cello Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-13C 4⁄4-1⁄8Cello Brazilwood Ebony Octagonal
LB-14C 4⁄4Cello Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-15C 4⁄4Cello Brazilwood Ebony Octagonal
LB-16C 4⁄4Cello Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-17C 4⁄4Cello Brazilwood Ebony Octagonal
LB-10B 3⁄4-1⁄4Bass Brazilwood Rosewood Round
LB-10BG 3⁄4-1⁄4Bass Brazilwood Rosewood Round
LB-12B 3⁄4-1⁄4Bass Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-12BG 3⁄4-1⁄4Bass Brazilwood Ebony Round
LB-10BG and LB-12BG feature German-style frogs
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J.LaSalle Violin Family Bows
Traditional designs and professional quality for an amazing price!
The craftsmen at J. LaSalle have developed the world’s most
sophisticated grading methods and testing apparatus for the
production of fine, artist-quality bows and they use these on
every bow that they manufacture—regardless of price. Every
bow stick is graded for quality and physical beauty and then
tested for stiffness and resiliency before being put into work.
Each component of every bow—including the frog and winding
screw—is meticulously weighed to ensure that the whole bow is
perfectly balanced. Thus, the most uniform quality is achieved in
every J. LaSalle bow that we sell. The same methods used by
the finest European Bow Shops are now being used for the first
time in bows at the most affordable price points designed for
the youngest students. The result is a line of quality bows that
will please the most discriminating teacher—bows that are the
finest ever offered for school and rental programs.
From the most affordable LB-10 to the artist-quality LB-41, crafted
of premium Pernambuco wood and mounted in Sterling silver,
every J. LaSalle bow is made to the most exacting standards of
quality and cannot fail to provide years of trouble-free service
to the player.
LB-10 LB-12 LB-13 LB-14 LB-15 LB-16 LB-17
Stick Brazilwood Better Brazilwood Select Brazilwood
Shape Round Octagonal Round Octagonal Round Octagonal
Flexibility/Resiliency Medium Hard
Tip (# of Layers) Ivoroid (1) Ivoroid (2)
Grip Silver-plated
Cushion Leather
Frog Rosewood Ebony
Mounting Half Full
Eye Serbian Parisian
Slide & Eye Material M.O.P. Colored M.O.P.
Bow Hair Genuine Horsehair Select Horsehair
LB-12BG
LB-12
LB-16V
LB-14C
LB-17
LB-13
LB-17C