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Cello Williams and Krutz
The Williams & Krutz line of instruments are crafted solely in our Kansas City workshop by our makers. All aspects of the crafting process are controlled and overseen by luthiers Anton Krutz and Rick Williams. We hand choose every single piece of European and American maple and spruce used to make these instruments. The wood is then aged for five to ten years before the instrument crafting begins. Anton’s own proprietary sealer and varnish are used. These instruments are then given a professional set-up by the craftsmen in our shop. Highly advanced high school and college students tend to play these instruments.
Set-Up:
Larsen A and D; Spirocore G and C Strings
Ebony Pegs
Belgian Bridge
Wittner Ultra Tail Piece
Testimonials about Anton Krutz's Instruments:
Anton Krutz Cello
Hello Anton,
Thank you very much for the cello you made. I love it.Sincerely,
Olga Redkina
Pittsburg, PA
www.olgaredkina.com/
A.K. Viola
Emma bought one of your personally made violas and has been playing it hard the last few months. Tonight, she performed a Bach Prelude for an Honors Recital. The viola had wonderful tone and filled the 1000 seat auditorium beautifully. It was powerful and had the bella canto voice singing at the top of its lungs. She also made assistant principal chair for the Omaha Area Youth Orchestra Symphony as a sophomore. She is in love with your instrument and I want to thank you.
By the way, how is the archtop guitar going?
Jim Ritter in Omaha
2007 Anton Krutz Violin
This is easily the best modern violin I have ever had the pleasure of playing. The depth of sonority, sweet tone and wide palate of colors inherent to the instrument make it very versatile, suitable for both solo and ensemble performance. It is both powerful and sensitive, and responds equally well to the grittier modern repertoire and the more tranquil and elegant classical pieces. The ease of playing the violin brings out the best in my playing, and makes performing a joy. I couldn't be happier to have acquired this instrument!
Carol Carlson, Member of the Lawrence Chamber Orchestra, St. Joseph Symphony Orchestra, newEar Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble, Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra Artist Certificate, International Center for Music, Park University, May 2008 (pending); student of Ben Sayevich Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance, Truman State University; student of Dr. Sam McClure; graduated magna cum laude and with departmental honors in music Alumna of the Aspen Music Festival and School, 2006; student of Carole Cowan; member of the Aspen Festival Orchestra
A.K. Violin
When my violin was stolen, I immediately began searching for a worthy replacement. Over the course of nearly two months, I visited numerous local violin shops and dealers for the perfect fit, and none compared to what I found at K.C. Strings! I needed a violin that had a bold sound in an orchestra setting, and also had a rich sound in a solo setting. I found what I was looking for in my Williams and Krutz violin, of which I am now a proud owner.
Not enough can be said about the staff at K.C. Strings. It is rare to find such personalized assistance in a shop that carries so many instruments and bows. Their unique staff keeps me coming back time and time again for any service my violin or bow needs.
Thank you K.C. Strings for the beautiful violin. After playing on it for a few months now, I am assured I made the right choice in choosing to buy from you!
Jerry Wohletz
A.K. Cello
The cello anton made for me is great. Symphony players I interact with say it is one of the best in the symphony when used there. It has depth of tonal color better than any I have played. I sold my 1844 Charles Gaillard...I never played it! The staff was always friendly and Anton is great about adjusting it...he wants it perfect for me.
Thanks, Dr. Robert Wade, Master of Science in Psychology, Doctor of Dental Surgery
A.K. Violin
The thing that I love the most about the shop is that every single one of their instruments has an individual character to it. Sometimes several violins (when they are of the same series) may look very similar to each other, but when you play them you realize that each one was hand crafted and a lot of care went into making them.
My violin had a very distinctive sound that I just loved immediately. I tried a lot of violins at the shop, but I would always come back to the one I ended up buying. What I'm trying to say is that the fact that they have such a great variety is a good thing because individual musicians have individual needs that a generic, mass produced instrument may not be capable of fulfilling.
The people who work at K.C. Strings are really nice and they are always willing to work with you. They are all about getting their instruments in musicians' hands, so they are very understanding and cooperative.
Manuel Tabora. I've been playing violin for 6 years now. I am currently a violin performance student at Washburn University, taking lessons from Dr. Larisa Elisha. I also serve as concertmaster for the Washburn Symphony and String orchestras.