
CodaBow vs. Musing: A Comparative Look at Carbon Fiber Violin Bows
In the evolving world of string instrument accessories, carbon fiber bows have emerged as a durable and reliable alternative to traditional wooden ...
Read moreAt StringWorks, we’ve long considered switching to a “free shipping” model like many other retailers. But here’s the truth: shipping is never truly...
Read moreThis post explores how ongoing tariffs and economic uncertainty are impacting the availability and pricing of violins, violas, and cellos—especiall...
Read moreMany of our customers in dry climates—especially in Colorado—ask about the best ways to humidify their violin, viola, or cello. We love that they d...
Read moreWarning: Histrionics Forthcoming! Quite possibly the greatest threat to the bowed stringed instrument market is - you guessed it - Amazon. Million...
Read moreMany of you have noticed that StringWorks has 'Special Edition' options on several of our instrument lines. What does that mean, exactly? The Spe...
Read moreA professional cellist has a student who is trying out two of our cellos - Maestro SE (Special Edition) and Soloist III - and he took the time to w...
Read moreWhat color varnish most appeals to you? Not everybody has preferences when it comes to their bowed stringed instruments, from model to setup (strin...
Read more"Where are your instruments made?" This is a very common question we receive from customers, and, interestingly, the violin-family making regions h...
Read moreRecently, we've been doing quite a bit of 'bow matching' for customers who, after much research, have chosen an instrument, but aren't sure which b...
Read moreA violin that does not arrive setup and ready to play. It sometimes costs more than the actual instrument to set it up, if we can even make it play...
Read moreStringWorks has been providing great beginner violins since 1997. When nobody else was offering violins online, StringWorks made it possible for a...
Read moreThe Coronavirus Quarantine has affected each of us in some way - some, in states like NY, CA, and WA, rather significantly. What better time than ...
Read more"It's such a wonderful online shopping experience. StringWorks showed me what is excellent customer service about that creates raving fans. Looking forward to my next purchase!"
A.F., Phillippines