Handcrafted Instruments after the Tradition of the Masters
Music Matters
A repository of information about violins.
How to choose a violin
Articles on trying out or buying a violin
- 10 things to consider before buying a violin (PDF, 128kb)
- 10 Insider Secrets for Deciding on Which Instrument to Buy (PDF, 144kb)
- Old vs New: Can Modern Violins be better than Old Ones? (PDF, 184kb)
From Suzuki Journal:
Crafting a violin with Tobias Widemann by Bruce White
- Part 1: Selecting the materials (PDF, 148kb)
- Part 2: Body building (PDF, 232kb))
- Part 3: Puting on a brave face (PDF, 356kb)
- Part 4: Finishing touches (PDF, 636kb)