Luthier Iris Carr’s Best Work Is Invisible—Which Is a Very Good Thing
Iris Carr is one of the go-to luthiers for violin restoration work, particularly neck grafts and detailed retouching, thanks to her eye for texture and color.
Instruments, Bows, and Gear
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.
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.