Fine Instruments, Makers and Stories

The violin makers, the experts, build instruments so beautifully that is hard to imagine how they can make such a masterpiece! Well, for a violin to sound great, there is no mystery, but hours and hours of labor and some more spent in studies. A luthier has way more work than you can think of and the […]

Matteo Goffriller is one of the most important violin makers of the 18th Century. He was a devoted servant to his art and it shows in every goffriller violin.

The Battle against Woodworm: An Original Restoration From The 19th Century In the world of fine violins, the passage of time often reveals intriguing stories hidden within their frames. One such revolves around the renowned luthier Giovanni Battista Ceruti and the battle against woodworm damage that he encountered. Among his creations is a violin from […]

Acoustic violin or an electric one? There are many things related to the best violin to play and which type to go for. The thing is, there is not the best one, it will always depend on what kind of music you like. Both of them are excellent choices, and the best one will always […]

Explore the Lorenzo Storioni “Ex-Segelman” violin, Cremona 1768. This preserved gem from Gerston Segelman's collection showcases his craftsmanship.

They are masterfully built violins that are the finest in existence. They are instruments full of secrets that they hide not only in their wood but also in their bodies and in the hands of artisans who made the best violins in existence. The violin fascinates and inspires musicians as they lead their bows across […]

A Guide to Professional Violins — What Serious Musicians Should Look For What makes a good professional violin a masterfully crafted instrument, the kind that performing musicians can rely on? If you’re looking for a stringed instrument that knows your every move, you’re not just purchasing a tool, you’re selecting your voice. This guide breaks […]

Discover a violin by Paolo Antonio Testore, renowned for its craftsmanship and rich tonal quality. Available at Amorim Fine Violins.

Every violin lover praise getting to know about music and learning! There are the classical, romantic, and modern periods and today we are going through the Baroque period music. A very important one and in which great composers that we still love nowadays, emerged.  This composition period has its own charm. That's why we brought some […]

This beautiful and elegant musical instrument weaves its way into the hearts and souls of people all over the world. With such beloved tones and remarkable sound, the violin is celebrated throughout the musical world. It is being played in so many genres. But what do you know about the violin sound? Let's see now. […]