The SVC300C and SVC300F models operate more as companions than competitors. It’s just that one is designed to appeal to classical players (300F), while the other is a little more rock ’n’ roll.
The effect of appearing on the ABC show was instantaneous: Not a day has passed since the air date without an order coming in.
The instrument, a beautiful and rare example by English maker Daniel Parker, was made in London around 1715.
The violinist discusses the privilege and responsibility of being a part of the legacy of his venerable concert partner.
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In 2016, TerraCycle teamed up with D’Addario to create the Playback Free Recycling Program, which takes strings of every origin and processes them into raw materials for reuse.
A collaboration with Dutch violinist Berent Korfker, this versatile chin rest allows customization in terms of position, height, rotation, and tilt.
New tuners for violin and viola offer up to 22 hours of life before needing to be recharged.
Smith’s viola isn’t simply an heirloom of Australian craftsmanship; it’s a reminder that artistry depends less on geography than on curiosity and will.
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Using cutting-edge technology, Mateusz Majkowski and Janusz Wawrowski are building a new instrument modeled on the style and geometry of the “Polonia” Strad as it was in 1685.
From mysterious buzzes to collapsed bridges, directors are routinely faced with challenges they may not feel prepared to solve.
“I wanted a place that reflected my style and philosophy. A shop where my kids run through on their way to the park,” he says.
Larsen describes these strings as having been “designed for violinists seeking a silvery brilliance with an increased overtone resonance and superior projection”
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This circa 1720 Italian treasure is celebrated for being remarkably versatile, adapting seamlessly to every musical genre.
Before you open your wallet for a replacement instrument, consider the following checklist to get a realistic sense of what needs improving.
Curating an educational music catalog requires a careful blend of artistic vision and commercial awareness.
Meant to produce a powerful sound with little background noise, the synthetic-core Evah Pirazzi Neo was developed with tuning stability and easy response in mind.
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The British luthier turned violin expert, whose influence on the world of stringed instruments is difficult to overstate, passed away in April at the age of 87.
The year 1975 saw the founding of a small school of stringed instrument repair that would become the violin repair and making program at Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing.
As its name suggests, this is not a set for the faint of heart. It is designed for the soloist and aims to provide “unmatched projection and response.”
As principal cellist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Babini doesn’t just play the instrument, she carries forward its legacy, blending centuries of craftsmanship with a lineage that’s just as personal.
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Weinberger’s instruments shimmer in every hue, with decorative themes as diverse as her clientele.
For years, Papach, principal violist of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, believed her viola was an Annibale Fagnola copy of a Giuseppe Rocca.
The two-step customizable rosin is made to get the most out of the company's strings, intended to support “focus, attack, and brilliance” while adding a dash of color
The evolution of the violin’s E string, from its fragile gut origins to the durable steel strings of today, mirrors the progression of violin making itself.
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