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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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Pernambuco Wood or Carbon Bows- Which Are Better?

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins , and Ivana Truong Your bow is half of your sound. A seemingly surprising statement, but ...
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Women at the Workbench

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at  Fein Violins , Mikaela Marget, and Ivana Truong Do female violinmakers even exist??  del Gesu scro...
Monday, March 9, 2020

Round or Octagonal Bows- Which Are Better? The Definitive Answer

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at  Fein Violins  and Ivana Truong A round bow or an octagonal bow- Which is better????  The absolute, defin...
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Sunday, February 16, 2020

Stradivaris, Amatis, Guarneris, and more at the Smithsonian

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins Ivana Truong This is Presidents weekend and maybe a few people have Washington, D.C. on their mind...
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...
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