In a blind study, researchers sought to dispel the myth that old violins are better than new.

The old adage tells us not to judge a book by its cover, and now it seems as though we shouldn’t judge a violin by its price. Violins crafted in the so-called "golden age" by expert makers ...

Antique Italian violins, such as those crafted by Antonio Stradivari or Giuseppe Guarneri “del Gesu”, can fetch millions of dollars. Many violinists truly believe that these instruments are ...

The violin he pulls out glows like a piece of polished amber. Jason turns it in his hands, his fingers occasionally brushing the strings (accidentally; no one will actually play the violins this ...

What makes old violins crafted by members of the Stradivari family so much better than violins produced today?

Deep red and striking, with finely figured ribs and distinct flames on its curved back, the nearly 300-year-old instrument is in such pristine condition, it's almost a curse.

Headquarters for all this artisanship is on State Street in the heart of Murray. Adam’s violin-making shop is tucked in behind Day Murray Music, a business that doesn’t quite date back to ...

A rare 18-century violin made by a renowned Italian luthier – dubbed the “Leonardo da Vinci” of violins – is heading to auction for the first time in decades after being played in concerts ...

New violins beat out original Stradivarius and Guarneri instruments in blind tests, a new study finds.

A valuable 18th century violin -- stolen Sunday from the car of a 20-year-old music student while the vehicle was parked outside a Pavilions grocery store in West Hills -- has been found and ...