Stradivari and Guarneri - two wonderful characters

As a professional violinist,  it is difficult to explain why playing instruments by these two makers is so wonderful. I would imagine part of the wonder is the way they suggest a way of coaxing the best out of you.

The Stradivari dates from 1696 and the Guarneri from 1704, truly remarkable in construction, they are stunning both visually and from an aural standpoint utterly beguiling. Married to a first class French bow, the player is set free to a remarkable degree.

Colleague narrowly misses out on the Lady Blunt Stradivarius

Over the years Peter Hembrough Bows has acted in an advisory capacity when customers are searching for the ideal instrument or bow.

My friend and colleague asked for such help many years ago when buying a Gold and Tortoiseshell Voirin that was one of Yehudi Menuhin‘s main playing bows. Although understandably disappointed.

Knowing Andrew’s playing I feel he would be more suited to a member of the Guarneri or Amati family.

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