
Care & Maintenance
Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing Strings
A quick guide to replacing a violin string.

Educational
String Players' Extreme Weather Survival Guide
Being a musician is a journey that can be stressful, for instance making sure that the music is prepared, and that the musicianship is at a high level at all times. The topic that musicians silentl...

Buying Guides
Cases That Fit a Bon Musica Shoulder Rest
One of the most beloved shoulder rests on the market is the unmistakable Bon Musica. It's curvy! It's comfy! It bends to fit even the boniest of shoulders! Unfortunately, it's also ENORMOUS! But ne...

Buying Guides
How to Buy a Violin (Beginner's Guide)
We have put together a list of some great things to consider when buying your first beginner violin. Some of the tips might be very obvious; like shopping from a place that offers free shipping and...

Buying Guides
What Is A Setup And Why Is It So Important?
Setup is the final step in the process of making string instruments. Our professional luthiers handcraft setups for every instrument leaving the workshop at Fiddlershop. A few key factors we adjust...

Buying Guides
How To Buy Your First Cello
When it comes to buying string instruments, it is certainly a jungle out there. What should you be aware of when buying your first cello? Fiddlerman answers a few of our questions.

Educational
Our 10-Point Adjustment Checklist
What makes Fiddlershop different from the rest? We follow Fiddlerman’s famous 10 point adjustment and setup checklist on your instrument to make sure it will sound its best! This way it will come r...

Educational
6 Musicians' Best Advice For Beginner Violinists
We asked six musicians to share their one best tip for beginner string musicians. These are the answers we received. The most important thing, according to me, is to try to find a friend, a group o...

Buying Guides
The Ultimate Sizing Guide for String Instruments
This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, and we always reco...