The place for all things Strings We help you discover the world of violin making: Maker Features, Helpful Tips and opinion Pieces from musicians and Luthiers!
If you are looking for a high-quality baroque violin, viola or cello bow, you have come to the right place. We are proud to offer some of the best baroque bows on the market today.
2022 has been a great year for high-quality cellos! We've carefully selected the top 5 cello makers in the industry, each of whom has demonstrated an outstanding dedication to their craft, innovative work, and consistently high-quality instruments.
Condition is a Main Factor in Determining Whether an Instrument Will Maintain or Increase its Value. This is One of the Many Reasons to Choose a Contemporary Instrument.
We are thrilled to announce that Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Leader Amyn Merchant now plays on a Guarneri model Violin by the Spanish luthier Gonzalo Bayolo.
When it comes to the aesthetics of a contemporary instrument, makers usually split into two categories: new-looking instruments that show their true age and the antique look so often preferred by players in reverence to the old masters.
Our selection of the top violin makers in 2022. Chosen for their outstanding dedication to their craft, innovative work & consistently high-quality instruments.
The violin is an expensive, rather delicate instrument. Therefore, it’s important for beginners to understand basic instrument care tips and techniques that will maintain both its beauty and its sound quality.
A violin auction can be a great way to find a good violin at a reasonable price. But, before heading down that path, there are some things you need to know about auctions in general and violin auctions specifically.
From the days of the Old Masters like Andrea Amati and Antonio Stradivari, all the way to the present, a careful balance of tradition and innovation have made Cremona synonymous with fine stringed instruments.
The sound of the violin is truly unique and can't be replicated by any other musical instrument. But why are violins so expensive? It may seem like a simple question, but the answer can be quite complex.
Here are some of our favourite high-quality violins at this price range. These are by makers that we have worked with for years and selected by musicians for their playing qualities and distinctive tone.
Here are some of our favourite high-quality violins at this price range. These are by makers that we have worked with for years and selected by musicians for their playing qualities and distinctive tone.
A wonderful reflection on violin making by one of the UK's most sophisticated luthiers. Roger Hansell shares some thoughts on his career as a violin maker and what shaped his work.
British Violin making is going through a golden age. Meet 4 Fantastic Violin Makers both Up-and-coming and established and see what makes their work stand out!
Introducing Mattias von Wallbrunn, a talented maker from Berlin, Germany. We are delighted to have one of his cellos at our London Showroom and we think he is definitely a maker to watch!
Buying a Violin Can Be Challenging. We Have Asked Cremonese Luthier Lucas Fabro to Offer Some of His Independent Advice on Choosing the Right Instrument!
Find Out Why Choosing a Modern Instrument will Kickstart your Career. Follow the Example of many Musicians who Choose a Contemporary Violin, Viola & Cello
“How much should I spend on a violin?” At MyLuthier this is one of the most frequently asked questions, but confusingly the cost of a stringed instrument can range anywhere between £100 – £10million.
Ariel Lang
November 22, 2020
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