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.

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...

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?

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 magazine Of 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 magazine One 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 magazine What 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 magazine What is your favorite part in the process of making a bow? The most fascinating thi... Read More...