Author: fiddlerdan
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Meet our Cello Repair Man
The Art of Cello Repair: Bringing Your Instrument Back to Life When your cello needs more than a quick tune-up, you want someone who treats it with the same care, precision, and passion you’d give your favourite instrument. Enter Fiddler Dan, our seasoned luthier, who has been doing work for our predecessor Morris Brothers Music…
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Thinking of Importing a Chinese Violin?
What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Chinese Violin At Strings That Sing, we often see violins that have been directly imported into Australia—sometimes brought back by family members after a trip to Asia, or ordered online via platforms like eBay, AliExpress, or Amazon. While there are good instruments available from overseas, we’ve…
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Bow Rehairing in Brisbane: Where to Go and What to Know
If you’ve been playing violin, viola, or cello for a while, you’ll know just how essential the bow is in shaping your sound. And at the heart of your bow’s performance is the horsehair — a natural material that wears out over time. Whether it’s gone brittle, become too dirty, lost its grip, or simply…
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Violin Maker vs. Violin Repairer: What’s the Difference?
When your violin needs work, you might hear terms like luthier, violin maker, or repairer — but what’s the difference between them, and who should you go to? They are actually two differnt roles that can be performed by the same person. Whilst a repairer need not be a maker, someone that regularly undertakes reapir…
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Valuing an Old Violin
How to Value an Old Violin A clear guide for students, parents, and curious players 🔍 STEP 1: Not All Old Violins Are Valuable 🪵 STEP 2: What Adds Value? ✔ Good tonewood (spruce top, flamed maple back)✔ Clean carving and symmetry✔ Inlaid purfling (not painted)✔ Separate fitted bass bar (not carved-in)✔ Original varnish in…
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Why Your Violin Needs a Service (And What’s Involved)
Your violin is more than just wood and strings — it’s a living, breathing instrument. And just like a car or bicycle, it needs regular servicing to stay in good shape. Whether you’re a new student, a parent of a young player, or someone returning to music after a break, knowing why and how to…