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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Monday, June 14, 2021

Cello Stands- Show Off Your Cello!

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 By Andy Fein, luthier at  Fein Violins  and Ivana Truong Keeping a cello out and more readily playable can encourage more frequent, shorter...
Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The 'Hochstein' Stradivarius Violin of 1715 - An Excellent Model

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By Andy Fein (Luthier at Fein Violins ) and Mikaela Marget  In 1978 I (Andy) was a young guy with black hair, a passion for violin making,...
Sunday, February 28, 2021

Cellist Singer/Songwriters- Sometimes, a Cello is Just Plucked

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By Andy Fein, Luthier at Fein Violins and Mikaela Marget  In orchestra settings, cello sections move fluidly between holding down baselines...
Thursday, November 19, 2020

Why Do Strings Break?

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By Andy Fein, Luthier  at Fein Violins and Ivana Truong Most string players have had the awful experience of getting all set for a lesson, c...
Thursday, October 29, 2020

Environmentalism and Violin-making

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By Andy Fein Luthier, at Fein Violins & Mikaela Marget Environmental Sustainability in Violin Making  Spruce, Maple, Basswood, Ebony, Pe...
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