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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Sunday, March 13, 2016

Beethoven, Romberg & the Cello Concerto That Didn't Happen

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By Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins  and Miranda Crawford Beethoven wrote a beautiful Concerto for Violin, a wonderful Triple Concerto...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Wood or Carbon Bows- Which are Better?

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By Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins  & Martha McDermott Recently, a Facebook friend asked a reasonably simple question, "Whic...
Monday, February 8, 2016

Pernambuco or Brazilwood, What's the difference?

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If you're an avid fan of stringed instruments and their bows, you might have noticed two names for wood bows- Pernambuco and Brazilw...
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Monday, December 21, 2015

Want to Ruin or Lose an Instrument? Leave It In The Car!

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By Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins Recently, an instrument valued at $1,000,000 (yes, that's one million US dollars!) was stolen...
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Sunday, November 8, 2015

Bach's Six Suites. For Cello? Or Something Else?

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'The King' Amati cello image from The National Music Museum By Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins and  Martha McDermott B...
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