The Violin Shop

Musings from the workbench of violin maker Andy Fein on makers, instruments, bows, musicians, and the joys of a life in the world of stringed instruments.

Cameo appearances by the musicians on staff at Fein Violins.

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Friday, December 28, 2012

Orch. Dork Vacations - Where to Travel to See Stradivaris, Guarneris & Amatis. Part 1- U.S.

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Written by Andy Fein, luthier at  Fein Violins A violin by Nicola Amati, Cremona 1669, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New Y...
Sunday, December 2, 2012

Why Do Instruments Have Names?

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By Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins , and Ben Schuneman Sometime in the year 1827, Luigi Tarisio acquired a violin from the late C...
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Stanley Steamers, X-Rays, and Violins! Huh?

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Written by Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins  and Kevin Berdine A long time ago, an elderly woman brought in a violin she wanted to sel...
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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Kreutzer (?) Sonata: An Inspirational Work

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Written by Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins  and Kevin Berdine The birthday of the great French violinist Rodolphe Kreutzer is on Nov...
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Title Bout: Guarneri del Gesu versus Stradivari. Which is Best?

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Written by Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins , and Kevin Berdine Be careful what you ask for. This morning, while taking photos (to ...
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