Charles Byrne Musik Instrumente, Est 1870

Christmas Catalogue 2016

Novelty and Gift

Ideas

Plus

Violins * Violas * Cellos

Bows * Accessories * Cases

Mandolins * Bouzoukis * Banjos

Whistles * Irish Flute and more

STOCKINGFILLERS!!! Gifts under €5

Those handy little gifts that show you care :

Pencils (Music designs in Black and white) .95C

Benticils shaped pencils (treble Clef) €1.95

Treble Clef Straws €1

Plectrums (Felt, Leather, Alaska, Nylon, Plastic, Celtic) from .60 to €2.80

Notebooks with Violin or Guitar design €3.25

Pocket books (chords, trivia, music theory etc ) €3

Chocolate Pianos /Violins €4.95/5.95

Badges— various instruments €4.95

Chopping Boards €3

Tin Whistles from €4.75

Gift Ideas from €5 to €20

Gifts Ideas from €5 to €10 Ideal for teachers, friends, Kris kindle, stocking fillers

Tuners—clip on by Gewa €5 .95

Tuners Clip on by TGI €8.95

Pencil Set (7 pencils and 2 erasers in gift box) €7.95

Mugs with lids €695

Mugs Bone China €9.95

Mugs with spoons €6.95

Music Carrier Bags €5.95

Music Carrier Bags, large with shoulder strap €9.95

Violin or Treble Clef Pewter Pendants €9.95

Violin or Treble Clef Pewter Earrings €9.95

Composer Pictures in Gilt Frames €9.95

And lots more on site!

Gift Ideas Under €50

Figurines, beautiful quality collectibles from €29.95 to €39.95

Music Stands including Carrier Bag €16.50

Music Stands Nickle €25.95

Chalkboards Guiitar or Piano €19.95

Ukuleles Waterman Polycarb Soprano €33.00

Puretone Ukes with Books and Covers €27.50

Sterling Silver Earrings, Dainty, treble/bass /notes/harp €24.95

Gift Boxes , attractively packaged, selection of gifts €15 to €35

Cufflinks Silver Plated Clef/Instrument designs €10.95

Cufflinks Sterling Silver/Enamel Clefs/instruments €19.95

Fridge Magnets various instruments/clef €5.95

Ties, music design €9.95

Silk Bow Ties €17.95

Cherub Metronomes €25.95

Heart of Clefs Pendant €24.95

Violin Pendant €24.95

Spiral Keyboard Pendant €34.95

GIFT VOUCHERS - AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN STORE FROM €20

Chirstmas Crackers

8 crackers, with songsheet conductors set and tuned whistles €13.95

8 Crackers, Large, with songsheet, conductors set, tuned handbells €23.95

8 Crackers, Large, with songsheet, conductors set, tuned chimes, €23.95

6 chrackers, black and silver, with Who Am I Composers game €9.95

Browse the complete Novelty range online at

Charles Byrne Online Store

XMAS INSTRUMENT DEALS

MANDOLINS

GEWA Mandolin including FREE Padded Cover , tuner €105.00

GEWA Mandolin VGS inC FREE Hard Case , tuner €249

Blue Moon Mandolin inc Cover tuner RRP €180.90 €175

BOUZOUKI

Countryman Flatback Bouzouki Irish Tuning inc FREE Hard Card, Tuner, Strings €450

MANDOLA

Countryman Flatback Mandola Irish Tuning inc FREE cover Tuner Strings €305

Hora Cello Tuning Mandola (ADGC) RRP €195 €175

BANJO

Countryman PRO 5 String Banjo RRP €695 €450

Countryman Tenor Banjo shortneck FREE hard case tuner €299

Ashbury Tenor Banjo Shortneck Free Cover tuner €350

INSTRUMENTS FOR CHILDREN—some suggestions!

Looking to start your child on an affordable musical instrument? There are lots of options!

Ukuleles make a great gift for kids, (see next page) from €27.50

Tin Whistles are easy and affordable from €4.75

Recorders are also very popular €7.95

1/4 size guitars (good quality, geared machine heads etc €45.95

1/2 size guitars (good quality, geared machine heads etc €55

Violins start at €155 outfits, in smaller sizes (1.8 to 1/2) fully fitted by hand in our workrooms (see P5)

Mandolins start at €105 (see above)

Bodhrans 14” €51.95 inc beater and cover 16” €59.95 inc beater and cover

Range of percussion instruments including spoons, bones etc €14.95

Can’t see what you’re looking for?

Feel free to ask us in person or contact us via email at sales@charlesbyrne.com.

Also Facebook us

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UKULELE CHRISTMAS DEALS

Puretone Ukes €27.50 including cover and book—purchase any two for €50!

Waterman by Makala poly carb Sopranos €33 purchase any two for €60

Also great extra offers on : Kala 15S Soprano €65, Brunswick BTU 4S €69.95 , and Kala KA-S Soprano

€85; all including unpadded Cover and Tuner* plus amazing Lanikai value ranges below

Kala

Concert BANJO UKE €275 inc cover XMAS SPECIAL €250*

KA-EBY Striped Ebony Ukuleles Soprano €140 with Padded Cover and Tuner

KA-EBY Striped Ebony Ukuleles Concert €175 with Padded Cover and Tuner

KA-EBY Striped Ebony Ukuleles Tenor €195 with Padded Cover and Tuner

Kala KATGE Slotted Head Tenor cutaway EQ €275 with Padded Cover and Strings

Kala KA_SSSLNG Solid Spruce Top Long Neck Soprano €140 inc padded cover and tuner

PLUS MORE!

Lanikai Akamai Ukulele Range

Akamai Eastern Mahogany Soprano €55 inc unpadded cover and tuner)

Akamai Eastern Mahogany Soprano €75 inc unpadded cover and tuner)

Akamai Eastern Mahogany Concert €89 inc unpadded cover and tuner)

Akamai Eastern Mahogany inc built in PICKUP €120 inc Padded Cover and strings)

Akamai Eastern Mahogany Tenor €110 inc padded cover and Tuner

Lanikai Premium Ranges

Lanikai SOTTU-C - Tunauke Solid Spruce "Legacy" Concert RRP €395 XMAS €295 inc cover

Lanikai ULQAT Solid Spruce/Quilted Ash Tenor RRP €395 XMAS €295 inc cover and tuner

Lanikai Concert Cutaway EQ Sprunce/Quilted Ash RRP €435 XMAS €345 inc cover and tuner

Lanikai ULQAS Solid Spruce/Quilted Ash Soprano RRP €335 Xmas €250 inc cover and tuner

FULL RANGE OF UKE XMAS DEALS HERE *

http://charlesbyrnemusic.tictail.com/products/christmas-shop/uke-xmas-deals-2014

*gifts of equal value may be substituted

Violins

Beginners Outfits—Violin Bow and Case

All our instruments from the very basic outfits upwards, are finished by hand in

our workrooms. They are fitted with good quality pegs, strings, bridge, sound-

post, tailpiece and we offer a full after sales service from tuning to adjusting. If

kept in good condition they can be traded in against the next size or upgraded model—we offer up to

half of the price paid depending on condition.

Bon Novice

The Bon Novice is a good quality student outfit with a clear pleasant tone

1/16th 1/8th 1/4 and 1/2 violin outfits …... €155

Pallini 4/4 The Pallini is a very good student model with an attractive finish, warm tone and good

clear projection.

Intermediate Outfits—Violin bow and case

Our intermediate range are handmade instruments from China or Germany; they

are finished by hand in our workrooms. They are fitted with top quality pegs,

strings, bridge, sound-post, tailpiece and we offer a full after sales service from

tuning to adjusting. If kept in good condition they can be traded in against the next

size or upgraded model—we offer up to half of the price paid depending on condi-

tion.

Karl Hofner of Germany

Hofner Violins are world famous handmade instruments from one of the great houses of instrument

making. These intermediate outfits come including a shaped German made case, and a Hofner bow.

Hand made German outfit €495

Handmade Hofner violin crafted from fully solid, slightly flamed maple. Hand finished using shaded

spirit golden-brown varnish. This is an entry level instrument for the demanding student who is looking

for a violin that incorporates all qualities for which Hofner instruments are famous

Instruments bought from us can be traded in !

Hand made German outfit €595

Fully solid Hofner violin, crafted from better flamed maple and with a selected spruce top. Antique hand

varnish with natural resins and with a finetuning tailpiece. An excellent student level violin, with a re-

sponsive and vigorous tone.

Louvain

The Louvain is one of our most popular instruments, solid pine, antiqued finish, very attractive warm

tone with sweetness, projection and resonance. Handmade in China and finished by hand in our work-

rooms. This instrument with bow and case is €695 very limited stock

Intermediate and Advanced ranges

Our Advanced instrument are finished by hand in our workrooms. They are fitted with top quality pegs,

strings, bridge, sound-post, tailpiece and we offer a full after sales service from tuning to adjusting. If

kept in good condition they can be traded in against the next size or upgraded model—we offer up to

half of the price paid depending on condition finished by hand in our workrooms with upgraded strings,

pegs etc. Ideal for grades 4 to 8, or advanced playing.

Orchestral Elite Handmade Chinesemade Violin

An excellent handmade option with very attractive finish, lovely sound and in an afford-

able price bracket

Hofner Handmade Violin Instrument for the more demanding player, handcrafted

from selected European tone woods, Stradivarian pattern, antique varnished ;

attractive looking finish, warm tones with brightness. €1100 (Violin Only)

Hofner Advanced Handmade Violin €2995

Handmade violin - made from seasoned tone-woods, antiqued varnish,

deep resonant tone and projection. Suitable for the advanced or

professional player, with lovely tone and sound.

Wessex Violin €2500

The Wessex XV is a beautiful violin, made from the finest European materials and hand crafted in England to an exquisite & exceptional level of finish.

Each instrument is individually labelled by issue date & edition.

Hand applied oil varnish. The XV Series is made in the West of England. The instrument is made on a generic Stradivari pattern, with a typically English flourish to the scrolls and ‘f’ holes. Each instrument is individually labelled and is accompanied by a hand written Certificate of Authenticy, bearing photo-

graphs of the instrument. The Body: The back made in two pieces of figured or strongly figured Balkan maple, the ribs and scroll are in similar wood; the table in two pieces of Bavarian spruce of narrow or medium-narrow grain. The Varnish: Hand applied oil varnish of a rich reddish chestnut brown colour or an amber brown colour over a gold ground and often with some slight shading. Refitted by hand in our own workrooms, with top quality fittings and strings.

3/4 and 1/2 Size Violins

Stamitz 3/4 size violin, handmade in Prague €795

The Professor by Hawkes and Sons 3/4 Size Violin; Handmade Victorian student violin fully restored, 1893 €800

1/2 Size Violin Old German circa 1910 , large sound for its size, with warmth and depth of tone rarely found in a 1/2 size instrument €695

VIOLIN ACCESSORIES

Special offer—1/4 and 1/2 size cases, limited stock from €20

Cases Shaped €45 Cases Shaped, High tech, gloss finish €195 Oblong Case Patterned €70 Oblong Case Hidersine €120 Wittner Oblong Case €395 Violin Bow carrier (single) €36.95 Bows from €25 to €2,500—we stock a wide range of bows suitable for all levels of playing. Resins—we stock Kaplan, Pirastro, Thomastik, Geipel, AB, and more. Strings—we stock all major brands—see full list on page 6 Shoulder Rests—Wolf, Viva, Kun models from 1/16 to 4/4 Mutes - Tourte €3.20 Ultra Practice €5.95 Roth Sihon €4.95 Music Stands TGI €15.50 German Nickel €25.95 Music book carriers from €5.95 to €24.95

Full after sales service on all instruments

CELLOS

Hofner Student Outfits “A. Stingl” 1/16 , 1/8 €420 outfit—Cello Bow Cover;

1/2 Size €480— good student models made in China by Karl Hofners and finished by

hand in our own workrooms

Amadeus 1/2 and 3/4 Size outfits—superior Chinese outfit with excellent quality

sound, full bodied tone and projection €800

Bon Novice 4/4 Cello Outfit, Cello Bow Cover—good quality student outfits, attrac-

tive finish, fully fitted by hand, €595

Xhen Min Cello Outfit including bow and case €1795 handmade superior cello , fully fitted by hand in

our workrooms, ideal for the discerning, advancing student.

Johannes Rubner handmade German Cello, secondhand, €4500—eggshell varnish, beautifully flamed

wood, Larsen Strings, fully fitted by hand.

ACCESSORIES

Cello Cases €215

Cello Bow Carriers (carries one) €39.95

Covers from €40

Bows—from €50 to €1,500, we stock bows for beginners, intermediate and professional

Strings - Thomastik Pirastro Larsen—full list on Page 6

VIOLAS

Pallini 13” second hand Viola, Outfit 295

Hofner Student Stingl Label Viola Outfits 13” 14” 15.5” €395

All excellent options for beginner to intermediate students, fully fitted by hand.

General Accessories

Metronomes Cherub Mechanical €25.95 Boston €34.95 Wittner Digital €45.95

Tuners Boston Clip on Chromatic €12.95 F Zone Violin Scroll Tuners €15.00 D’addario Violin Micro-tuner

€24.50

Cello Non Slip Dycem €12.50

Traditional and Folk Instruments

Mandolins

We stock a range of Mandolins from €105 to €250 - Inc Gewa Tension, Gewa Tennessee, Blue

Moon, and Ashbury.

Tenor Banjos

We stock Banjos from €250 Blue Moon, Shortnecked open backed, €295 Richwood Shortnecked Resona-

tor €395 Richwood Shortnecked Heavy resonator.

5 String/G Banjo

We stock Richwood G banjos from €295and Countryman Professional G Banjo (Special Offer, limited

stock) €495 Standard

BODHRANS

Whistles, Low Whistles, Flutes

D whistles Feadóg €4.75, Sweetone €10.95 Oak €12 Tony Dixon range Trad Brass €21.95 Trad

Nickel €27.95 Trad Aluminum €57.95 Heavy Brass Trad €75 Chieftain €138 (other keys available in

Genration and Oak)

Low D Whistles Tony Dixon Polymer €100 Tony Dixon Low D €130 Kerry Optima €180 Howard D

€175 Chieftain €169 Chieftain Tunable €248 (other keys available in Chieftain)

Wooden Flutes Rosewood €185 Caucus Wood €250 Ebony €347 Ari De Kyser €595 Polymer €245

Ukuleles

We stock a great range of Ukuleles from beginner to advanced level instruments. The ukulele is the fast-

est growing instrument in Ireland, in terms of popularity and exposure; it has immense potential with ex-

citing new artists emerging. They range in price from €25 to €500 on average—from €55 upwards we

have brands such as Kala, Korala, Lanikai, Brunswick and Ashbury.

We stock Soprano, Concert, Tenor, Baritone, Guitalele and other

specialist models.

We supply in bulk to schools and clubs, and we can advise on

best available deals, quantities etc.

Contact :Ger sales@charlesbyrne.com

Paraic McNeela inc Beater and Cover Claddagh Bodhrans by VIgnoles inc Beater & Cover

14” Standard €51.95 14” Standard €69.95

16” Standard €59.95 16” Standard €79.95

18” Standard €65.00 18” Standard €95.00

14” Tuneable €110.00 16” Tuneable €195.00

16” Tuneable €160.00 18” Tuneable €195.00

Can’t see what you need or need more information on a product?

Contact us at sales@charlesbyrne.com or 01-4781773 and we will be happy to

advise. We are experienced at helping schools and groups start a

music dept/club. We also offer a full after sales service on all our instruments

Huge range of fun novelty gifts ideal at

exam time, Christmas, or special occa-

sions. Range includes mugs, jewelry sta-

tionery, cards, statuettes, collectibles,

and more!

VIOLIN STRINGS ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS

Thomastik—Alphayue, Prazision, Spirocore,

Dominant, Titanium Vision Solo, Infeld Red

Thomastik Plectrum, spectrum

Martin Standards, Martin SP,

Pirastro Tonica, Obligato, Evah Pirazzi, Eu-

doxa, Olive

Classical Guitar D’addario Pro-Arte Nylon, Pro-Arte Carbon

Larsen Standard, Tzigane, VIrtuosa MANDOLIN

D’addario Helicore and Zyex , Prelude 1/8

size only

Newtone Phosphor Bronze, Martin Mandolin, D’addario

EJ74 Phosphor Bronze

VIOLA STRINGS

Thomastik Spirocore, Dominant, Vision TENOR BANJO

Pirastro Eudoxa Obligato John Pearse, Thomastik, D’addario Irish Tuning

CELLO STRINGS BOUZOUKI

Larsen Standard, Larsen Solo John Pearse, D’Addario

Thomastik Spirocore, Dominant UKULELE

D’addario HelIcore Cello Aquila, Mari

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