Violin making and restoration is an art form that has been around for centuries. It is a craft that requires great skill and knowledge, and it takes a true luthier to make a great instrument. The term "luthier" is one of the most overused words...
Read MoreChoosing a violin shop is not as easy as it seems. There are many factors that need to be considered before making the purchase of a new instrument or bow. The most important of these factors being the violin’s condition and quality. The age of a...
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When people hear handmade violin they often think expensive. While some handmade instruments can be expensive there are many great options out there for the modern string player. At Fegley Instruments & Bows we acquire most of our inventory through a private sale. Meaning we...
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Andrzej Swietlinski was born into the violin-making town of Nowy Targ, Poland. Andrzej apprenticed with master violinmaker Jan Bobak. He later started a workshop with notable violinmakers Andrzej Glodek and Jan Szlachtowski. Swietlinki focuses his making on violins and violas. His instruments are perfect for...
Read MoreIt is only fitting that I build my largest viola now since I recently finished my smallest viola build. This viola measures 17” and is based off of the massive 18” Brothers Amati viola from 1592. High arching and a tall rib structure should make...
Read MoreWe have a wide selection of violas for trial at Fegley Instruments and Bows. The latest feature is the Cracovia Workshop violas. These are great instruments for a reasonable rate. This Cracovia workshop viola is available at a discounted rate of $2,500. They are made...
Read MoreThis is a full sized Paul Lorange violin made in Marseille in 1934. It shows fine workmanship and is made on a classical model. It bears his red varnish, which varies in shades from model to model and is typical of the maker. He...
Read More4/4 Calin Wultur Motagnana Cello Serial Number 108942 Model # 294A Made in Reghin, Romania in 2013 $5,500 The Calin Wultur workshop was established over 20 years ago and they now have a team of over 35 violin craftsmen who collaborate to make classical instruments for the average player. All...
Read MoreAs I work on this current violin build I will continue to give updates on my progress! Or at least I will try to force myself to sit down and write a blog every week or two… This build has been quite challenging, it is hard...
Read MoreAs I continue with the 7/8 Guadagnini cello, I like to update my clients about the progress that has been made. I am very interested to see how this small Guadagnini cello model will throw the sound. I am use to making Stradivarius model cellos...
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