Discover the convenience and precision of clip-on tuners at Vermont Violins, where we've honed our craft for generations. From enhancing your practice sessions with accurate tuning to aiding in developing your musical ear, our range of quality clip-on tuners ensures your instrument sings its truest notes in any setting.
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Bridges in violin making are not just pieces of wood; they are meticulously carved to exact dimensions, with varying levels of quality affecting their resonance and tone transmission. Each bridge is a testament to the artistry and precision of luthiers, reflecting hours of craftsmanship to ensure every violin sings in its finest voice.
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Join Vermont Violins on a 30-year musical journey! From humble beginnings in 1994 to navigating global changes, we celebrate diversity, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Explore our evolving story!
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With the new limitations on Pernambuco import/export, bow owners must take extra precautions to ensure that their bow is both legally and ethically made. Pernambuco, an endangered wood species, is the most frequently used wood in bow making . The high prices this wood earns for this niche manufacturing and artisanal craft is largely responsible for the woods current significant decline in its natural habitat, Brazil. -It’s a little more complicated, yes, it is hard to plant elsewhere, but the Brazilian government does not allow the export of Pernambuco seeds/saplings either.
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You’ve decided to play the violin or your child has announced his or her intention to play the cello and you are faced with the perplexing situation of trying to find one to rent. A quick search of the internet and you’ve discovered that there are plenty of shops around that offer rental programs for these instruments. Your challenge is to figure out which program makes the most sense for you! Which program will optimize your experience!
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How Can I Safely Ship a Stringed Instrument?
Can Violins or Cellos be shipped safely? Absolutely. At Vermont Violins, we receive and ship instruments almost daily and in the many years we have been doing this, we have only seen damage twice and both times the damage was the fault of the packing. While twice is a very, very, very low number, we know how tragic this event can be so we wanted to share some instructions on how to pack an instrument safely so that it can land at its destination in the same condition as it left.
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