WHAT ARE TONEWOODS AND HOW ARE THEY CHOSEN? Questions about tonewood, tonewood quality, and where it comes from are common when more considerate violinists are looking for an upgrade to their current instrument or want to ensure that the first instrument they invest in is going to last. When luthiers...
What to Look for When Buying a Violin
How to Choose the Best Violin One of the most common problems in buying a violin occurs when a child decides to join the school orchestra or begin taking violin lessons. Mom and Dad are optimistic—proud even—but there is a looming problem in this scenario; they don’t know how to...
Tonal-quality Matrix
What is the Tonal-quality Matrix? We use a custom rating matrix to identify different strengths and provide a quality comparison between our instruments and other brands. The String Guru Tonal-quality Matrix identifies the unique voice of each instrument. A quality instrument will score between a 5 and 10—popular online brands...
The String Guru 10 Point Inspection
Stringed Instrument 10 Point Inspection The String Guru 10 Point Inspection ensures that the instrument you invest in is perfect in its condition, playability, and appearance. Our local luthiers look for physical imperfections, structural anomalies that may affect the tonal quality of your performance, and the overall functionality of your...