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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Thursday, July 14, 2016

Stradivarius in his Nineties- Great Violins in His Last Years

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By Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins One of the amazing things about Antonius Stradivarius is the longevity of his working life...
Sunday, May 15, 2016

A Strad, a Mobster, and a Priest

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By Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins Martha McDermott and Miranda Crawford Recently, I read a news story about a former priest pleading...
Sunday, April 10, 2016

Watch Out! The Natural Hazards of Stringed Instrument Playing

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By Andy Fein, Martha McDermott, and Miranda Crawford Recently, a high school orchestra student had a very unfortunate mishap . A piece o...
Sunday, April 3, 2016

David Tecchler, Cello Maker Extraordinaire and Mercenary (?!)

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By Andy Fein, luthier at Fein Violins , Miranda Crawford, and Martha McDermott David Tecchler is a luthier that has long fascinated me...
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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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