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    So you think you have a Stradivarius

    Almost every day we get calls, e-mails and visits from folks perhaps just like you who have an old violin that has a paper label inside with a famous name like Stradivarius, Guarnerius, Amati, Stainer and others.

    By: Richard Ward
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    The Mystery of Origin

    For 200 years, German luthiers supplied musicians with serviceable and affordable stringed instruments. Yet their story remains largely unknown.

    By: Richard Ward
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    ‘Strings Magazine’ featured article: A Tale of Two Makers

    Jay Ifshin And Haide Lin Are From Different Worlds, But Share A Commitment To Quality

    By: Erin Shrader
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    Jay Haide Fine Handmade Instruments

    Descriptions & Pricing

    By: Richard Ward
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    Jacques & Monique Poullot

    Contemporary French Bow Makers

    By: Richard Ward
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    Morgan Andersen

    Master contemporary bowmaker

    By: Jay Ifshin
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    Fine Italian violins, violas and cellos by Luigi Villa


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