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, August 26, 2016

For Cellists- What You Play On Matters

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By Andy Fein, Luthier & Owner, Fein Violins , Ltd. Have you ever attended a concert to hear a great cellist and wondered, "What ...
Thursday, August 11, 2016

Stradivarius. 10 Fun Facts About His Life & Work

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By Andy Fein, Luthier, Fein Violins , Ltd. Stradivarius. So much of my life is wrapped around learning what he did, how he did it,...
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...
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