Restoring a Remarkable 1776 Gagliano Violin
Strings magazine recently asked Mark E. Russell ff all the violins that have passed through his hands, which one does he most wish he could have kept?
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Violin Maker William Stapp on Efficiency and Simplicity
Efficiency in instrumental practice is essential, and this practice can be broken into two parts: building time and performing time.
The Joy of Finding the Right Musical Match
We asked Ryan McLaughlin, of all the instruments that have passed through his hands, which one does he most wish he could have kept? What made it special?
Taking Off the Clamps: Violin Maker Francis Kuttner Describes His Favorite Moment of Crafting an Instrument
Taking off the clamps after successfully gluing the two halves in a perfect book-matched joint really sends me. It’s one piece!
Violin Maker Karl Dennis on Instruments with Emotional Impact
By Karl Dennis | From the January-February 2021 issue of Strings magazineOf all the violins you’ve seen, which left the greatest impression on you as a vio... Read More...
Worth It: Restoring a C. 1690 Grancino Violin
By James Koehler | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazineOne of my favorite restorations was on a ca. 1690 Giovanni Grancino violin. Whe... Read More...
Violin Luthier Peter Shaw on ‘the Birth of an Instrument’
By Peter Shaw | From the September-October 2020 issue of Strings magazineWhat is your favorite part of the process of making a violin—what day do you most ... Read More...
Shop Talk: David Hawthorne on the Art of Bowmaking
By David Hawthorne | From the May-June 2020 issue of Strings magazineWhat is your favorite part in the process of making a bow?The most fascinating thi... Read More...
Shop Talk: What’s your favorite part of the process of making an instrument?
By Anthony Lane | From the March/April 2020 issue of Strings magazineAfter 40 years of violin making, the time I spend arching the plates continues to enga... Read More...
Luthier Andrew Carruthers on the Heart & Soul of Violin Making
What’s your favorite part of the process of making an instrument?
For me, carving the back and top plates is the heart of violin making. It’s a process that is... Read More...