Stradivarius Violin

What is a 'violin'?

The violin is a musical string instrument that has four strings and a fingerless fret board-- usually played with a horsehair bow. Its history began during the Renaissance, where it evolved from the medieval fiddle and the rebec, and the 16th century Italian lira da braccio. There are different types of violins - from the baroque violin to the fiddle. On this site, we will be focusing on the Luthier, Antonio Stradivarius, that has created many high-quality baroque violins, how they differentiate from one another, and the qualities each ones bring out.

What is a Luthier?

Luthiers, a string instrument craftsman, choose the type of wood the violin will be made of, as this determines the sound quality of the violin. They carefully carve the panels, tuning pegs, fret board, and the other intricacies of the instrument - as each component will determine the quality and price of the instrument.

Who is Stradivarius?

Antonio Stradivarius is one of the most famous luthier to date. His violins are sought out for millions currently. Below, you can find some of his famous violins along with information about the violin.