Amorim Fine Violins

Exploring Montagnana Cellos: History, Craftsmanship, and More Domenico Montagnana’s instruments, especially his cello, are considered some of the finest in the world. He created the personal model, one of the most popular cello models. A possible pupil of Matteo Goffriller, he had a more eclectic style of string instrument making than the great Cremonese masters, […]

Outstanding Contemporary Violin Bow Makers In the world of classical music, every note played on a violin is only as good as the bow that draws it. Behind these essential tools of the trade are master artisans, contemporary violin bow makers, who craft these bows with precision, passion, and a profound understanding of the instrument's […]

The Best Violin Makers of All Time The most famous violin makers in history are remembered not simply for the beauty or value of their instruments, but for the way their work changed the violin itself. From Andrea Amati’s early Cremonese models to the distinctive instruments of Antonio Stradivari and the Guarneri family, these makers […]

The Truly Stradivarius Characteristics There have been numerous types of violins throughout history. However, when it comes to Stradivarius violins, there’s hardly a questioning tone to be heard when people refer to the superior qualities these instruments share over all others. A Stradivarius is almost a synonym for quality, but why? Who Was Antonio Stradivari? […]

Giovanni Grancino was the founder of the Milanese school of violin making. Active in 17th-century Milan, his refined instruments reflect Baroque music.