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, January 5, 2020

Stringed Instruments of the Royal Academy, from 1676 to Modern

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins and Ivana Truong On this blog, we love to talk about some very specific, admittedly esoteric, st...
Sunday, December 1, 2019

Rent or Buy- Which is Best? We've Done the Math!

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins , Ivana Truong, and updated by Diane Houser Starting an instrument is an incredibly overwhelming...
Sunday, October 6, 2019

Strings and Celebrities- It Took Some Guts

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By Andy Fein, Luthier,  Fein Violins and Ivana Truong          Gut Strings and String Choice: "Influencers" Before World War I...
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Friday, July 26, 2019

All About Fingerboards!

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at  www.FineViolins.com and Ivana Truong A cello fingerboard with a precisely machined metal straightedge on top....
Sunday, June 23, 2019

Online Lessons for Stringed Instruments

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at   Fein Violins and Ivana Truong We know as well as anyone that learning an instrument is a massive undertaking....
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