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Howard Core Company

Howard Core Company is a respected leader in the string instrument industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Specializing in violins, violas, cellos, and basses, Howard Core offers a wide range of instruments and accessories catering to musicians of all levels, from students to professionals. With a reputation built on decades of expertise, the company combines traditional techniques with modern innovations to deliver instruments that are both reliable and sonically exceptional. Howard Core’s dedication to excellence makes it a trusted choice among educators, performers, and luthiers worldwide.

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Howard Core Academy A10 Model Violin Outfit

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Core Academy Violin Student quality violin. Plain maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony fingerboard, nut & saddle. Inclu...

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Howard Core Academy A11 Model Violin Outfit

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Core Academy Violin Student quality violin. Plain maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony fingerboard, nut & saddle. Incl...

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Howard Core Academy A14 Model Violin Outfit

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$705.00
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Core Academy Violin Better student quality violin. Lightly flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony fingerboard, nut &a...

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Howard Core Academy A20 Model Viola Outfit

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Core Academy Viola Student quality viola. Plain maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony fingerboard, nut & saddle. Includ...

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HOWARD CORE JOHANNES KÖHR K510 VIOLIN

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$690.00
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Johannes Kohr Romanian Violin Johannes Kohr student quality violin. Plainly figured maple back, good spruce top. Ebony pegs and endbutton, French ...

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Howard Core Academy A15E Model Violin Outfit

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$735.00
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Core Academy Violin 100% European wood! Better student quality violin. Flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony fingerb...

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Howard Core Academy A21 Model Viola Outfit

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Core Academy Viola Student quality violin. Plain maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony fingerboard, nut & saddle. Inclu...

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HOWARD CORE JOHANNES KÖHR K500 VIOLIN

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$740.00
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$555.00
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Johannes Kohr Violin Better student quality violin. Flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony fingerboard, nut & s...

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HOWARD CORE JOHANNES KÖHR K501 VIOLIN

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One-piece nicely flamed maple back in the same finish and craftsmanship level as the K500, this is a premium option setup w...

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HOWARD CORE JOHANNES KÖHR K515 VIOLIN

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Johannes Kohr Violin This is a visual stunner that shines bright under the showroom lights. The bold antiqued finish is a deep red-brown over a go...

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Howard Core Academy A24 Model Viola Outfit

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Core Academy Viola Better student quality viola. Lightly flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony fingerboard, nut &...

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Howard Core Academy A25E Model Viola Outfit

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Core Academy A25 Viola - 15" 100% European wood! Better student quality viola. Flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony...

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HOWARD CORE JOHANNES KÖHR K500V VIOLA

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Johannes Kohr Viola Better student quality viola. Flamed maple back and sides, spruce top, inlaid purfling, and ebony fingerboard, nut & saddl...

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HOWARD CORE JOHANNES KÖHR K515V VIOLA

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Johannes Kohr Viola This is a visual stunner that shines bright under the showroom lights. The bold antiqued finish is a deep red-brown over a gol...

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HOWARD CORE AUGUST F. KOHR KR20 VIOLIN

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August F. Kohr Romanian Violin August F. Kohr model. A better violin with slightly flamed maple back & fine spruce top; medium satin, orange-g...

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HOWARD CORE JOHANNES KÖHR KR10V VIOLA

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Johannes Kohr Romanian Viola Johannes Kohr student quality viola. Plainly figured maple back, good spruce top. Ebony pegs and endbutton, French br...

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Howard Core Conservatory C10 Model Violin Outfit

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Core Conservatory Violin Advancing-level violin with European spruce top, maple back & sides. Includes ebony Parisian eye pegs and endbutton, ...

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HOWARD CORE AUGUST F. KOHR K550 VIOLIN

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$840.00
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August F. Kohr Violin August F. Kohr instruments represent a step-up from the step-ups. Crafted with better tonewoods, hand-graduated to produce m...

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Howard Core Select CS1000 Model Violin Outfit

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$885.00
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Core Select Violin Aged spruce, medium flamed maple, attractive red-brown finish slightly opaque for intriguing appearance. Includes boxwood pegs ...

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Howard Core Conservatory C20 Model Viola Outfit

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Core Conservatory Viola Advancing-level viola with European spruce top, maple back & sides. Includes ebony Parisian eye pegs and endbutton, De...

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HOWARD CORE AUGUST F. KOHR K565 VIOLIN

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August F. Kohr Violin The texture of the rich, buttery varnish summons the player to draw the instrument closer for thorough inspection. As deligh...

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Howard Core Dragon DR10 Model Violin

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Dragon Violin An accessible introduction to the Dragon line, this affordable yet capable instrument possesses all the qualities needed to make a f...

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HOWARD CORE AUGUST F. KOHR KR20V VIOLA

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$995.00
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August F. Kohr Romanian Viola August F. Kohr model. A better viola with slightly flamed maple back & fine spruce top; medium satin, orange-gol...

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Howard Core Select CS1150 Model Violin Outfit

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Core Select Violin Aged European spruce and flamed maple, reddish-amber varnish, antiqued. Includes ebony Parisian eye pegs and endbutton, Despiau...

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