At Bows for Strings we are proud to stock a fantastic brand that is new to the Australian market, Akord Kvint. Akord Kvint is a workshop of master violin makers based in the Luby region in the Czech Republic. Luby has a rich history steeped in violin making that reaches as far back in time as the 17th century. The oldest preserved instrument from the region is a viola by...

A good bow makes all the difference to realising the full potential of your instrument. And just like your instrument needs to be looked after so too does your bow.  The most important aspect of bow care is making sure you know how to tension your bow ready to play and then (always!) loosening your bow after practice. In the short video below Myles discusses how...

There are many instrument options for aspiring and intermediate cellists, all with different characteristics to suit a variety of players. In this video our resident cellist d'Artagnan plays through four different cellos and shares his thoughts on the differences between each. The four cellos that d'Artagnan demonstrates in this video are: KG #100 Cello Goffriller by Chamber Gliga Vasile Advanced Cello Jay Haide L'Ancienne...