History

The unusual stringed instrument with a horn had a short run. But the Stroh violin answered the need for more […]

Luthiers born 600 years ago gave us the first violins. Instrument refinement came about through multiple generations of violin makers

He made more than just great violins. Jacob Stainer innovated on the form and created a new type of violin

While America cannot claim ownership of the common fiddle, the music it delivers evolved here and is embraced by a

As the first chair of one of the world’s great orchestras, the LA Phil concertmasters often extend their credits by

Neither a player nor maker of violins, he might be responsible for more fine fine stringed instruments from the master

While early members of this dynasty created violins that have endured for hundreds of years, later industrious Hopfs also were

Almost everything was sold via the Sears “Wish Books” of the 20th century. Worth noting is inexpensive instruments that have

More than the guitar strings can make us rock. Violinists including John Creach, Richard Sanders, Robby Steinhardt, and David Lindley

While considered subservient to the violin, the bow rose to much greater importance in the confluence of Tourte, skilled violinists,