In the News
West Country Violins from Devon England Joins Maestronet
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Aug 8, 2007
Snow Stringed Instruments joins Maestronet
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The A. Vigneron reported missing has been recovered.
Oct 23, 2006
A fine Lorenzo Storioni violin was stolen in Switzerland.
Oct 13, 2006
Maestronet Welcomes Wrona's House of Violins
Welcome to Wrona's House of Violins located in Lewiston, New York.
Jan 10, 2005
Discussion Forums Upgrade Completed
We have completed the upgrades to our Discussion Forums server. We have also installed the latest version of the discussion board software. We hope you enjoy the new features as well as the increased speed and reliability.
Stolen P. G. Rogeri
An extremely fine P,G. Rogeri along with 5 bows was stolen on our about June 1, 2003 from a private home in Yonkers New York.
Jun 9, 2003
Interesting New Article on Giorgio Serafin by Stefano Pio.
Great article from the book 'Liuteri and Sonadori, Venice 1750 -1870' written by Stefano Pio.
Feb 10, 2003
Congratulations to our CodaBow Winners!
CodaBow Awards Tow Aspire Bows on Behalf of Maestronet Winners
Jun 21, 2002
Maestronet Welcomes Moes & Moes Violin Makers
Maestronet welcomes Peter and Wendela Moes to our growing list of Makers and Dealers worldwide.
May 31, 2002
Sanctus Seraphin 1749 Stolen in Cambridge, MA.
A Sactus Seraphin violin dated 1749 was stolen from the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA on April 22, 2002. Click Here for details and photos.
Apr 29, 2002
Antonio Stradivari 1714 Stolen in New York
Apr 18, 2002
Win a Coda Bow on Maestronet
Over $2,000 in prizes tobe won. Just joinour growing community in the Disscussion Area. Click here to register for the draw.
Mar 7, 2002
Arthur T. Robinson Violin Maker Joins Maestronet
Arthur Robinson becomes our first violin maker from Austraila. Drop by and check our his site 'down under'.
Nov 21, 2001
New Article - Violin Maker Andrea Postacchini by Florian Leonhard
Enjoy this informative article on the "Stradivari of the Marches"
Oct 17, 2001
Jiang Violins of China Joins Maestronet
Jiang Violins becomes Maestronet's third member form China
Aug 31, 2001
Welcome to Music City Strings
Music City Strings of Rockport MA. Joins Maestronet
Jul 10, 2001
First Annual Maestronet Reunion: June 24 2001-A Success!
The First Annual Maestronet Reunion was a great success. WE look forward to future gatherings perhaps in other areas of the country. Thanyou HKV for your work inorganising this event.
Jun 25, 2001
Christopher Landon Rare Violins joins Maestronet
Acclaimed New York luthier Christophe Landon has joined the growing list of Maestronet dealers worldwide
May 8, 2001
New Real Audio Files Available
Listen to our conversation with Mr. Fan Tao, head of research & development with J. D'Addario & Co.
Apr 10, 2001
New Discussion Forum Added
We have added a new forum called Music Happenings
Apr 9, 2001
Sanctus Seraphin 1749 Stolen in Cambridge, MA.
School of Music in Cambridge, MA on April 22, 2002. Click Here for details and photos.
Real Audio with Tim Ingles
Tim Ingles is head of Fine Musical Instruments for Sothebys
Feb 16, 2001
Raffaello Di Biagio
Maestronet Welcomes Raffaello Di Biagio
Feb 8, 2001
Sofia Violins
Individually hand crafted instruments..
Nov 1, 2000
Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Arts
Maestronet welcomes a new auction house to the web site.
Jul 14, 2000
Welcome to Kelvin Scott Violins of Chicago Illinois.
"...The foremost merit of my instruments is that they reflect, both in sound and appearance, a thoughtful and personal interpretation of the lessons of craft, art, and scienceĀ
Apr 1, 2000
New Article for May, 2000 - Bass Bars - by James Mckean
"The bass bar, like the heart, may play a vital role, some of it mysterious; but it is not the source of all strength, nor the cause of all trouble."
Apr 1, 2000
The Soul Mate, by James Mckean
A wonderfully written and informative article, originally published in Strings Magazine, on the sound post.
Oct 1, 1999
Inexpensive Doesn't Mean Cheap. by James M. Mckean
A series of articles originally running in Strings Magazine that take a look at the antique instrument market from a different perspective -- that of the performing musician.
Oct 1, 1999
Frederick Phelps Ltd. - London, UK. October 1999
Founded in 1895, Frederick Phelps Ltd. has been involved with making and restoring musical instruments for over one hundred years
Oct 1, 1999
Bacelar String Instruments - Martinsville, NJ. October 1999
Maestronet is pleased to welcome Bacelar String Instruments Inc. It is a full service shop in central New Jersey
Oct 1, 1999
Thomas Metzler Violin Shop - Glendale, CA. June 10, 1999
Greetings to the Thomas Metzler Violin Shop.
May 10, 1999
Lee Guthrie - Hudson, WI
Maestronet is pleased to welcome bow maker Lee Guthrie to our list of modern makers and dealers.
May 8, 1999
David Rubio - Cambridge, England
Maestronet is pleased to welcome David Rubio to our list of modern makers and dealers.
Apr 1, 1999
Laurence Anderson - Northfield MN
Welcome to Laurence Anderson, the latest edition to our growing list of modern makers and dealers.
Apr 1, 1999
Port's Music - Tampa, Florida
Welcome to Port's Music, Tampa Bay's only full service string shop.
Mar 12, 1999
Robert M. Childs - Violinmaker, Cambridge, Ma.
Maestronet is pleased to welcome Robert M. Childs to our association of modern makers and dealers.
Feb 17, 1999
Stolen Instrument Notice, University of Maryland
An Arthur E. Smith viola and case were stolen from a locker in the Tawes Fine Arts Building, at the University of Maryland on August 28, 1998. Full details on this and other missing instruments can be found in our stolen instruments registry.
Jan 5, 1999
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