Online Instrument Auction Tips For First-Time Bidders
With innovations fostered by the internet, auctions have become convenient, open, & more democratic. Here are some tips for buying a stringed instrument in an online auction.
Instruments, Bows, and Gear
Bow Bugs: How to Know You Have Them and What to Do If You Find Them
Bow bugs live, breed, and feed in your violin case—and they're more common than you might think. Here's how to identify the problem and what to do if you find them.
Andrew Baker Takes Bespoke Rosin Seriously
Andrew Baker, founder of Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin in New South Wales, Australia, tailor-makes rosin to the specific needs of a string player.
Tracy Silverman on Developing a Six-String Electric Violin
Strings Magazine asked electric violinist Tracy Silverman, "What was the initial lightbulb moment many years ago that led to you developing your six-string violins?"
Crystal Clear: Lindsey Stirling Knew Just What She Wanted in Her Yamaha Signature Violin
Violinist Lindsey Stirling's custom "Crystallize" violin with Yamaha fulfills her longtime dream of designing a mid-tier instrument for students starting to take music more seriously.
Angèle Dubeau’s Unconventional Path to Her Stradivari
Angèle Dubeau’s own personal relationship to music has been at least partly informed by the historic Stradivari violin she’s been playing since the age of 15.
The ‘Celebrating Women Luthiers’ Exhibit Reveals a More Diverse Violin Trade Than Existed in the Past
The Celebrating Women Luthiers exhibit isn’t about antiquity. It is a testament to the creativity and skill of multiple generations of more modern makers.
Gewa Expands Air Series with New Viola Case
German case manufacturer Gewa has expanded its Air series with a new shaped viola case.
David Fulton’s New Book Is a Monument to His Extraordinary—and Now Dispersed—Rare String Instrument Collection
Other collections have been more comprehensive and far-ranging, even more flamboyant. But David Fulton was never interested in merely accumulating as many rare instruments as he could: “I just wanted the best.”
Rethinking the Traditional Tailpiece on Violin
Scholars, luthiers, makers, and, notably, players are listening more intently to the effect tailpieces have on the overall sound of a violin.