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Pitch Perfect Strings

Locality: Minyama, Queensland

Phone: +61 438 514 451

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25.01.2022 Christmas holiday trading hours Pitch Perfect Strings will be closed from 1pm Sat 23rd Dec and re-opening 9am Wed 3rd Jan.... Have a happy Christmas and fantastic new year

24.01.2022 In the process of setting up the new violin room.

23.01.2022 Started putting up the new signs this weekend.

22.01.2022 Dear customers, please note I have changed my business hours to by appointment only. I am happy for short notice appointments but please contact me first to check I will be available. I figure this will allow me to properly serve my customers and give me the uninterrupted time required to spend with each one especially when choosing an instrument. Also I can properly manage my workshop demands to ensure each instrument gets the best attention possible.

21.01.2022 My wall of instruments is steadily growing.

19.01.2022 Pitch Perfect Strings is pleased to have a new Master series violin for sale. It is a Hagen Weise #150 Master series violin and boasts a powerful projected tone. It is strung with Evah Pirazzi Gold strings for more depth in colour. The workmanship of the violin and the skilful varnishing is a reflection of Hagen Weises's many years of experience as a luthier. The violin is modelled after Josef Guarneri Filius Andrea (The father of Guarneri Del Gesu). Inspection is welcome.

18.01.2022 I really enjoy when I get to hear one of the lovely violins I have sold being played and loved so much. This is a video of a recent performance on the Sunshine Coast by Trio Canenas Vibrantes. Jon is playing a gorgeous Hagen Weise violin which he purchased from me. It is modelled after a Guarneri del Gesu. I'm sure you will all recognise these pieces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3vQI3FQHxQ

17.01.2022 More stock arrived to the new shop. Now we have added orange to the selection.

17.01.2022 Pitch Perfect Strings has moved to an exciting new shop in the heart of Caloundra. 17 Wyreema Terrace Caloundra. Corner of Bombala Terrace and Ormuz avenue. Stones throw from the Caloundra cinema complex.

17.01.2022 A typical day in the workshop.

17.01.2022 This is typical of a poorly fitted soundpost. Note the gaps under the top and bottom of the post.

16.01.2022 Dear customers, We will be closed from 5pm Christmas Eve and re-open Saturday 5th January. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and awesome new year.

16.01.2022 To all strings teachers on the Sunshine Coast, with the back to school rush in full swing I am constantly receiving requests for recommendations for strings teachers, (violin, viola and cello) for all areas of the Sunshine Coast. If you have vacancies for private tuition for the coming year or know of teachers with vacancies please let me know. Also please share if you know of teachers with availability. I am thinking of making a link to a page for teachers on my Pitch Perfect Strings website. Let me know if you wish to be included.

16.01.2022 I am selling my gorgeous piano that has taken pride of place in my shop for the past 7 years. Sadly selling in preparation for our big shop relocation.

14.01.2022 The range is growing

14.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra is looking for string players

14.01.2022 Dear Customers, Pitch Perfect Strings is on the move to a new location in Minyama. Packing is well under way and the move should be complete by early May. More details to follow, including some relocation sales.

14.01.2022 Quality beginners violin and viola outfits are ready to go for Christmas and back to school 2018. Outfit includes case, quality bow and rosin starting at $225 all sizes. Most popular beginners outfits are $259 and $325. All instruments are professionally set up here in the Caloundra workshop and come with FREE SERVICING.

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13.01.2022 I just completed the set-up of a nice left handed violin for a customer. Wow! Trying to play it to test it out was like starting to play the violin for the very first time. Note how the pegs are opposite and the sound post can be seen on the opposite side to normal.

12.01.2022 Busy week renovating the new shop

12.01.2022 Just a reminder that SCYO is holding open rehearsals for our younger ensembles tomorrow Sunday 16th Sept at Chancellor State College. Strings - Amati and Sinfon...ia 9 - 10 30 Band - Concert Band 11 - 12 30 Please see our event page for more details. This is a free workshop and we look forward to welcoming prospective new members to come along and have some fun playing some great repertoire. See more

11.01.2022 Dear Customers, We are in the process of moving to a new location in Minyama, near Kawana Shoppingworld. The Caloundra shop is now closed. Normal sales and repairs will be closed until the move and renovations are completed, however I will attempt to accomodate basic instrument servicing and minor emergency repairs and re-stringing where possible. Please contact Dean for the new address and an appointment.

09.01.2022 Moving sale, 20% off all cases, Stocked items only. Sale ends Easter Friday as we commence our relocation.

09.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra is holding a Primary Band and Strings workshop on 2 Dec 2018. Great opportunity for the children to join in and experience the youth orchestra in a fun environment. Spread the word!

08.01.2022 Don't leave it too long before getting your instrument serviced.

07.01.2022 Please join the SCYO young Ensembles for their upcoming free workshops. If you are interested in extending your music education and would like to find out what ...to expect from being in one of the SCYO ensembles please come along. Click on the photos for flyer details and information regarding technical levels required. See more

03.01.2022 With the first winter dry cool westerly winds due to arrive on the Sunshine Coast this weekend I thought I'd share my infomation sheet on Winter and the effects on a violin The Violin family of instruments is very susceptible to changes in humidity. In S.E. Queensland we are subject to 2 distinct seasons where humidity is concerned.... 60% to 80% humidity and often greater, for the months of November to April 50% and lower between May and October. A Violin constantly shrinks and expands with changed in humidity. It is only stable in a humidity level of between 50% to 60%. The most notable problems that arise from change in humidity are as follows. PEGS and TUNING The ebony pegs are held in place due to their tapered shape and friction. As the humidity lowers approaching winter, the pegs begin to dry out and shrink and often unwind. It is common to open your case in the morning to find some of the strings have loosened. The pegs actually need to be pushed deeper into the pegbox in winter compared to summer. Conversely if left in the ‘winter position’ they can seize as they swell approaching summer. Peg compound (often referred to as peg soap) and properly shaped pegs will help reduce this problem. STRING HEIGHT ABOVE FINGERBOARD (playing action) The violin actually shrinks during the cold and dry months and the strings may be visibly closer to the fingerboard. i.e. the action is lowered. This can cause string buzzing if the strings were already quite low. This is a very common issue with Cellos and Double Basses due to their size. CRACKS and SEAMS The glue used in construction of a violin is an organic animal based glue (Hide glue), which bonds at a humidity level of 50% to 60%. If the humidity rises for a prolonged period, the glue softens. If the humidity is less than 50% for a prolonged period, the glue dries and releases its bond. Seams may open and it is common in older instruments for the neck or fingerboard to come off. HOW TO MINIMISE THESE PROBLEMS A correctly set-up and serviced instrument will be less susceptible to the above problems. Keep your instrument in its case when not being played. A humidifier can be placed in the case to aid in raising the humidity, these are inexpensive at $14.50 and are highly recommended for older instruments. For any further advice please do not hesitate to contact Dean

01.01.2022 Pitch Perfect Strings is now stocking AMEB books for strings and popular school lesson and ensemble books. A huge range of additional publications are also available to order.

01.01.2022 Invitation to all young string and band players on the Sunshine Coast for our Christmas Workshop