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Article for "The Strad"
August 2023
An intricate method for a sometimes vital part of the repair process
By Georgi Nikolov
Stringed instruments from the violin family can be preserved for centuries when stored and used properly by museums, collectors, owners and musicians. However, over the years various factors can cause deformations, necessitating their restoration and alteration to prolong their life.
One violin part that can be subject to wear and tear is the back button. This is the small part of the back to which the heel of the neck is glued, and which helps maintain the neck fitting position. It is rare to find well-preserved buttons on instruments from the era of the first Italian masters…
November 2022
The 2022 VSA Convention in Anaheim starts in two days! We're excited to announce the schedule and final list of participants for the New Instrument Exhibit. This should be our biggest and best exhibit yet!
November 2021
The contest saw a hundred instruments by luthiers from ten countries assessed, with the award ceremony taking place in the historic Church of Santa Maria della Neve
The annual lutherie competition of Italy’s National Association of Italian Artistic Violin Making (ANLAI) took place in Pisogne, Lombardy, in October. The contest saw a hundred instruments by luthiers from ten countries assessed, with the award ceremony taking place in the historic Church of Santa Maria della Neve.