Luthier David Wiebe Reflects on the Amati Brothers’ Instruments

Luthier David Wiebe reflects on the contributions of Andrea Amati, the "father of the modern violin," and his brother, Girolamo.

Leatherwood Bespoke Offers New, Eco-Friendly Rosin

Leatherwood Bespoke has developed what it is calling ecoRosin—a vegan, environmentally friendly rosin with recipes for violin, viola, and cello.

Why is it So Easy to Identify a Human Voice but So Hard to Identify a Violin?

Numerous listening tests have shown that even expert listeners have trouble telling nominally very different violins apart.

A Closer Look at Historical Bows and Some Eccentric Frogs

There is something lovable about unusual bows, as strange as they may be.

Cellist Robert Cohen Traded the ‘Bonjour’ Strad for His Musical Soulmate, ‘The Ex-Roser’ Tecchler

Robert Cohen traded in a famous Stradivari cello for a younger Tecchler—30 years later, he's as dazzled by its sound & feel as he was the day he first played it.

A Beginner’s Guide to Tuning Your Cello

by Anita Graef Making sure your cello’s strings are in tune is a crucial component of being able to play your instrument. Making sure your strings are in tu... Read More...

Pros & Cons of 5 Bluetooth Audio Solutions For Your Home Stereo & Beyond

Here are some pros and cons of 5 wireless ways to stream music to your home stereo and beyond.

Bow Maker Matt Wehling Reminisces About His Lost Copy of a Gibson Firebird

By Matt Wehling | From the November-December 2021 issue of Strings magazine Strings Magazine recently asked bow maker Matt Wehling: Of all the instruments t... Read More...

Jonathan Cooper Found the Fiddle, Then a Life Making Them

A dream convinced him to learn the fiddle. Now violin maker Jonathan Cooper of Acoustic Artisans makes instruments for modern performance needs

A Player’s Guide to Musical Instrument Appreciation

What sorts of instruments manage to exhibit investment growth? Let’s talk about investing in that violin with this player's guide to instrument appreciation.