Fine Instruments, Makers and Stories

The Amorim Family is delighted to invite you to an exclusive violin event in Cremona, featuring the renowned violinist Geza Hosszu Legocky. Whether you're a professional musician or a student this is a unique opportunity to explore contemporary, modern, and old violins from the Amorim Collection, including masterpieces by Luiz Amorim! The special event will take […]

How to Choose the Right Violin Strings — Gut, Synthetic, Steel, And Plated E-Strings Have you ever asked yourself how two violins can sound worlds apart, even when the same artist plays them? Usually, the reason behind this is something small but mighty: the strings. Deciding on the finest violin strings isn't just a matter of […]

Violin Bow Care Have you struggled to achieve the same rich sound that made you fall in love with your instrument? If so, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Many new stringed instrument owners don’t realize that proper violin bow maintenance plays a crucial role in preserving the beautiful tone they expect from their instrument. One way […]

Mastering the Bow: Essential Violin Bow Techniques for Expressive String Playing  If the violin sings through its strings, it is its bows through which it speaks. To the naive observer, bowing may seem simply a technical means to produce sound, but only a skilled violist knows that it is the origin of all expression. Bowing […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Violin Bow To a violinist, a bow is more than simply a tool — it is an extension of their fingers and the sound they produce. A good bow should make your notes sing, your dynamics flow, and the whole experience seem easy. This newcomer’s guide will take […]

Have you ever thought about trying fine violins at home? If you are an EU citizen, then it’s your lucky day! One of our facilities for our European clients is to allow them to try the violin of their choice. Finding your instrument online and trying it at home can help you make the correct […]

Playing an instrument has always been a special talent for many people. Feeling the music through your fingers when you play is fun and fulfilling. It is just as rewarding when you master the instrument you enjoy. Violin practice requires patience. To improve, you must practice regularly. You might practice scales, play music games, or do other […]

Amorim Fine Violins is delighted to share with you a remarkable exhibition dedicated to one of the most visionary collectors in violin-making history: Count Ignazio Alessandro Cozio di Salabue. Palazzo Madama, Turin | From September 19th to November 23rd 2025 Count Cozio and the Myth of Stradivari Masterpieces in Piedmont between the 18th and 19th […]

Italian violins are well known for their excellent sound. The Italian school of violin making is founded on knowledge accumulated over centuries and passed down from generation to generation via the continuous refinement of classic models and the constant search for new forms and shapes to satisfy the ever-changing needs of players. Owning a fine […]

Over the centuries, violin bows have been made in a variety of ways by many bow makers. Today, luthiers get inspiration from old master makers to build violins. The skilled craftspeople who create them also use techniques developed by the bow master makers from the past! Violin Bows The French bow-making tradition began in the town […]