Nordenholz carries almost every concievable item used for the construction, repair and care of fine orchestral string instruments.  Please browse through the product categories to the left to see our merchandise.  Again, Nordenholz is a wholesale distributor that only sells to the trade.  If you are a player, hobbiest or other non-commercial entity, please contact your local luthier or store for our products.

Thomastik-Infeld

In 1919, two former officers of the Austrian monarchy, violin maker, Dr. Franz Thomastik, and civil engineering specialist, Otto Infeld, decided to become collaborators. They co-founded the company, invented the steel string and thus caused a revolution in the music world.  Suddenly the conventional gut string was challenged by a new string with the highest quality of tone,  precision and reliability. It was received enthusiatically by virtuosi across the world.  To the present, an ennormous variety of strings with this new exciting sound for bowed and plucked instruments are produced at the homebase of Thomastik-Infeld, right in the of Vienna, the world´s music capital.

Pirastro

The ancestors of the current owner Evah Pirazzi came from Italy to Germany more than 200 years ago. From the beginning as a small workplace of craftsmen in Offenbach near the Main river, a modern company has evolved under the name of Gustav Pirazzi & Comp.KG, with a staff of over 150 employees at two plants, both located in Germany. On January 1, 2002 we have been changed our name into PIRASTRO GmbH (Ltd.) Today's production is based on computer-aided and self-designed machines.In former times sheep gut was the sole raw material available. Apart from gut production is based also on state-of-the-art synthetics and various steel and none-steel strands, such as gold, tungsten, silver or titanium. Our research & development technicians work closely together with professional musicians in each stage of the development. Sophisticated R&D and quality control ensure modern PIRASTRO strings setting an industry standard.

Super-Sensitive

The proud history of the Super-Sensitive Musical String Co® has always been collaboration between manufacturing and musicians. From its beginning in 1930, founder Ed Wackerle knew that in order for his company to be a success, he would have to gain the acceptance of musicians. Mr. Wackerle started what is known today as our Endorser Panel. He started the company out of frustration with the quality of strings being offered. From his frustrations and his many contacts with musicians, he developed a stainless steel string known as the Red Label® brand. Still as the flagship of our company today, the Red Label® brand is the string of choice by most educators for beginner and intermediate players. In 1967, John and Vincent Cavanaugh bought the Chicago based company to continue its traditions. Their mission has remained the same, to manufacture bowed instrument strings of the highest quality with the finest materials. After moving the company to Sarasota, Florida in 1972, John set up a Research and Development Department. His research started with the Old Fiddler Line® which has become the favorite string among Country Western and Bluegrass musicians. Experiments with a multi-stranded core gave them the Supreme® line of strings for cello and bass. With new and exotic metals being introduced to string making, the Stellar® and Pinnacle® strings have evolved into a strings with exceptional characteristics. Later, a complete line of accessories were developed that included rosins and polishes. Many products came from John’s research and some from the acquisition of other companies. Additional accessories were the ideas of musicians who came to Super-Sensitive® for manufacturing and distribution.

Larsen

The idea behind our company is to develop, produce and globally market strings of the finest musical quality for bowed instruments. What drives us is our love of music. Our goal is to enhance the musical experience of the listener. And that's no small thing.

Jargar

At Jargar there is no such thing as string industry. We practice string craft. Our skilled stringmakers each finish about 60 perfect strings a day - with a care, dedication and professional pride that resounds in concert halls around the world. Jargar violin, viola and cello strings are made on a special, flexible steel core, and our bass strings on a core of fine twisted wire.

D'Addario

The D'Addario company has a reputation for service and quality. In more recent years,  John, Jr. and James D'addario have embarked on a rigorous program of research and development.  They created a world-renowned line of products in the field, establishing D'Addario as a premier manufacturer of bowed instrument strings. The research and development arm of D'Addario is one of its strongest assets.  The company prides itself on identifying problems in their production and implementing solutions.

Prim

The manufacturing of PRIM-strings started 60 yeras ago by Gunnar Fröjel, who worked as a professional musician in Stockholm. He started with manufacturing of strings in small scale, for himself and other musicians in the orchestra. The popularity of the string increased, and became a small industry with export all over the world. Today the manufacturing is located in a suburb north of Stockholm, and the company is managed by his son, Urban Fröjel, with family and staff. The strings are manufactured in modern computerised machines and by staff with long experience of string manufacturing. This gives a high and even quality at the same time as the price can be kept low

Despiau

The French Despiau family has been working with wood since the beginning of the 20th Century. In 1968, Jean-Louis Despiau took charge of the family's factory directing his efforts toward the producion of the highest quality bridges for bowed stringed instruments. Opting for our bridges is uncovering our passion for bridges and our technological know-how.

Kun

Our long history of innovation—together with quality, comfort, durability and good value—means that Kun shoulder rests are overwhelmingly preferred by players worldwide. From New York to New Caledonia to New Zealand, Kun resonates wherever it is heard