Where is the best place to get sheet music perfect bound or saddle stitched?

JoshNichols · Post by **JoshNichols** » 13 Mar 2023, 23:48

Hi folks,

I'm looking for a decent (online) place to send my PDF scores and receive prints up to or close to the standard of G Henle or Baerenreiter, or Schirmer.

What do you folks advise?

Harpsichordmaker · Post by **Harpsichordmaker** » 14 Mar 2023, 12:18

I got outstanding results by Halstan, exactly two years ago: https://www.halstan.de/

You can choose the paper, the binding and so on. Great black print. They are the external facility publishers as Baerenreiter and Henle use for printing their editions. I am not sure if they still provide such service for privates and for small runs. I ordered just two copies of my 60-pages score.

I have read good opinions on Aurioprint as well, though I haven't tested myself: https://aurioprint.onepage.me/

Both facilities are located in Germany.

JoshNichols · Post by **JoshNichols** » 15 Mar 2023, 01:01

This is great.

Happen to know rates and overhead cost? I imagine I need to order 50 or so at a time.

JoshNichols · Post by **JoshNichols** » 15 Mar 2023, 02:12

Are there any places in the US?

OCTO · Post by **OCTO** » 15 Mar 2023, 08:34

As far as I know, Halstan is a German company having its facilities in UK and in US. Check with them. https://www.halstan.us/

Harpsichordmaker · Post by **Harpsichordmaker** » 16 Mar 2023, 16:17

JoshNichols wrote: ↑15 Mar 2023, 01:01 This is great.

Happen to know rates and overhead cost? I imagine I need to order 50 or so at a time.

Here are my data:
format: 24 cm x 32 cm (9.45in x 12,6in)
binding: saddle stitch
Cover: 240 g/sqm (designed by me)
paper: 100 g/sqm
pages: 80

2 copies.

I payed 57 euros with shipping (Germany to Italy).

I think 50 copies could benefit some discount.

Fred G. Unn · Post by **Fred G. Unn** » 16 Mar 2023, 17:27

JoshNichols wrote: ↑15 Mar 2023, 02:12 Are there any places in the US?

I'm pretty sure Subito can do it and I've worked with them on projects before (although quite some years ago):
https://www.subitomusic.com/

I've heard good things about Black Ribbon too, but don't have any personal experience:
https://blackribbonprinting.com/

OCTO · Post by **OCTO** » 18 Mar 2023, 20:59

Harpsichordmaker wrote: ↑16 Mar 2023, 16:17 format: 24 cm x 32 cm (9.45in x 12,6in)

The size is called NE (New Edition) and is very pleasant for making parts.

RMK · Post by **RMK** » 19 Mar 2023, 13:42

Very close to 10 X 13, which is common in the US (like a Kalmus or Lucks orchestral part).

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