In the world of fine violins, violas, and cellos, value comes and goes for many reasons. History, sound, and craftsmanship can all add or detract from an instrument's value. Whether you play professionally, maintain a collection, or just admire workmanship, your instrument is an investment, and how you preserve that investment's value depends on a [...]

Dom Nicolo Amati (1662-1752) is not from the Cremona Amati family.  He established his own distinguished reputation in Bologna. His given name was Nicola Marchioni, a Bolognese priest and associate of the Tononi family.  He was known for his meticulous craftsmanship and the warmth of his tonal palette, Dom Nicolo Amati’s instruments are celebrated for [...]

If you're plugged into the world of classical music, especially if you're a violin or viola player yourself, you may have heard that Pernambuco has been "banned." To the layman, that may not mean much, but for professionals and violin enthusiasts, it's a big deal. However, this new change to customs doesn't make it illegal [...]

Enrico Marchetti (1855–1930) was one of the last great masters of the Turin school of violin making, a tradition that traces its roots back to Giovanni Battista Guadagnini. Known for his exquisite craftsmanship and the exceptional tonal quality of his instruments, Marchetti’s violins are a testament to the artistry and innovation of late 19th and [...]

Celeste Farotti (1864–1928) was a master luthier whose work epitomizes the finest traditions of the Milanese school of violin making. Renowned for his meticulous craftsmanship and artistry, Farotti’s instruments are celebrated for their tonal richness and striking aesthetic qualities. At Claire Givens Violins, we are privileged to offer a Celeste Farotti violin crafted in 1906, [...]

Stefano Scarampella: The Maker’s Hand in Every Detail Among the celebrated fine Italian violin makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Stefano Scarampella stands apart - not simply for the unmistakable character of his instruments, but for the honesty and individuality of his work. Born in 1843 in Brescia and active until his [...]

A Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Right Children’s Violin, Viola or Cello Starting a child on a string instrument is a wonderful investment in their creativity, discipline, and sense of expression. Whether your child is interested in the violin, viola or the cello, choosing the right instrument, and the right size, is essential to ensuring […]

What Makes a Good Starter  or Fractional Violin, Viola, or Cello for Children? Choosing a first string instrument for your child is both a joyful milestone and a meaningful responsibility. Whether your young musician is starting violin, viola, or cello, the quality and setup of their first instrument will shape their early musical experiences. A […]

Baroque vs. Modern Violin: A Comprehensive Guide Baroque and modern violins may look similar at a glance, but they differ in construction, setup, and playing style. This guide provides an expert comparison, covering how materials and design affect sound and technique, with insights for collectors interested in historical instruments.             […]

Caring for Historical Instruments: Maintenance Tips for Baroque Strings Owning a historical stringed instrument or one set up in Baroque style is a joy and a responsibility. Whether you have a centuries-old violin with gut strings or a modern reproduction Baroque cello, proper care and maintenance are crucial to preserve its condition and ensure it […]

Spotlight on Baroque Masters: Instrument Maker Profiles The Baroque period was a golden age of string instrument making. Many of the violins, violas, and cellos crafted in the 17th and 18th centuries remain unsurpassed in tone and are treasured by musicians and collectors today. In this spotlight, we profile five renowned Baroque-era instrument makers. Each […]

Starting Your Early Music Journey: Baroque Instruments for Modern Musicians Transitioning from a modern setup to Baroque instruments is an exciting journey that opens up new dimensions in your playing. For the modern violinist or violist curious about historically informed performance (HIP), this guide offers practical advice on making the switch. We’ll discuss how to […]

The Baroque Bow Unveiled: Evolution and Selection Guide The violin bow has undergone remarkable evolution from the Baroque period to today. The Baroque bow is not just a primitive version of the modern bow – it is a distinct tool with its own strengths, designed to achieve the nuanced articulation and expression of Baroque music. […]

Violas: The Origin of the Modern Violin Family By: Andrew Dipper and Anika Barland   The Lira da Braccio from the 1500’s is considered by many to be the origins of the modern violin family. In his study on the development of bowed strings in North Italy from 1480-1580, Laurence Witten states, “…the Violin family, […]

Viola Jokes Competition March is Viola Month at Givens Violins, and we are celebrating all things Viola…including the jokes! We set up a giveaway to give our audience a chance to show off their favorite viola jokes, after making sure the violists would definitely not be offended! To commemorate all the fun we’ve had, we’re […]

In conversation with Janet Horvath Conducted by Anika Barland Janet Horvath, author of Playing (Less) Hurt: An Injury Prevention Guide for Musicians, Gold-Medal winner of the 2009 IPPY award, joins us for a conversation on how musicians, violists in particular, can rethink their playing habits to stay physically and mentally healthy. String Player Issues As […]

Introducing Matthew Dehnbostel, our Viola Specialist!  Interview conducted by Anika Barland    AB: What does an average day at Givens Violins look like for you?  MD: On any given day you’ll find me working with current clients and the instruments and bows they’re playing while on trial. We’re always looking to find the best fit […]

International Women’s Day 2024 This year, International Women’s Day falls into our ‘March is Viola Month’ at Givens Violins. To celebrate both violas and the accomplished women we get to work with, we interviewed some prominent players and makers. Featured in this article are conversations with Violists CarlaMaria Rodrigues, Jennifer Houck and Sue Sidoti as […]

Violin Bow: Early Baroque by A Dipper w/ Ratchet Mechanism This bow represents the sequel to the “clip-in-frog” early bow. The ratchet with its hoop allows the tension of the bow hair to be finely adjusted as the weather becomes more humid, and also prevents the bow frog from coming out or being lost if [...]

Violin Bow: Baroque, A. Dipper, Stradivari Model Two examples of the bows of from the Stradivari period (1680-1740) are known and they both have screw mechanisms for their adjustment, dating them after circa 1710. Andrew Dipper make his Stradivari pattern bows according to the characteristics of the extant examples. The sticks are longer at 68cm [...]

Violin Bow: Classical, A. Dipper, Dodd model The Dodd family produced some of the finest English bows of the 18th and 19th centuries. The models tend to be influenced by the designs of other bow making schools, in particular the Mannheim school that is associated with the career of the violinist Wilhelm Cramer and other [...]

Violin bow: Classical, A. Dipper, FX Tourte, Cramer model The Cramer bow is distinctive because of its ‘battle axe’ head profile. It supplanted the Italian model of Tartini, whose design was typified by a somewhat awkward and rather fragile swan head with a long tip. The Cramer bow was designed for volume dynamics and percussive [...]

Violin Bow: Baroque- Imported- Snakewood Dipper Restorations offers entry level violin, viola and cello baroque bows, made to his specifications in China. All bows are hand selected and adjusted by Andrew Dipper. These bows are crafted with first-rate snakewood and are specially selected for good workmanship and materials. These bows can be traded for higher [...]

Violin Bow: Baroque, A. Dipper, Corette Model The Corrette bow: Michel Corrette (b. 1707, d.1795) was a French musician and author of many musical method books. Andrew Dipper’s bows are of the type illustrated by Corrette in his violin tutor. This tutor depicts a bow with a so-called swan head which is an adaptation of [...]

Violin Bow: Classical, A. Dipper, Paganini Model, inlay This classical violin bow celebrates the early career of Niccolo Paganini. Andrew Dipper carved it from dark brown snakewood. The frog is in snakewood inlaid with French silver escutcheons on either side, picturing The Papal Order of The Golden Spur, awarded to Mozart in 1770 and Niccolò [...]

Violin bow: Baroque, A. Dipper, P. Tourte model Pierre Tourte (b.c.1700, d.1764) was the father of the great Parisian bow maker Francois Tourte (1747-1835). It was Francois who worked assiduously to improve the techniques of bow making and explore the nature of the many rare tropical hardwoods being imported into Paris from the French holdings [...]

Dear Mr. Puppy, Was there an April fools day in 18th century Paris? I have never taken a liking to Pierre Nicolas Housset, he is too much of Parisian in his mannerisms for a South Italian’s sentiment. He is insufferable as a musician and believes that the time he spent with the great Tartini in […]

Dear Mr. Puppy, I hear the 18th century was a very transitional time for bowmakers. Can you tell me what that was like? Part IV of IV: The Tourte family you might recall invented the metal ferrell that holds the hair in a fine ribbon at the nose of the frog, this replaced the previous […]

Dear Mr. Puppy, I hear the 18th century was a very transitional time for bowmakers. Can you tell me what that was like? Part III of IV: To draw a good sound with thicker strings the makers made the bow heavier and longer. Sometimes up to 74cm including the button. My old standard concerto bow […]

Dear Mr. Puppy, I hear the 18th century was a very transitional time for bowmakers. Can you tell me what that was like? Part II of IV: My friend Gaviniès once told me that the bowmakers found a small source in the staves from sugar barrels. It seems that the manufacturers in Brazil and the […]

Dear Mr. Puppy, I hear the 18th century was a very transitional time for bowmakers. Can you tell me what that was like? Part I of IV: It seemed to me that violinists were everywhere and from every country, searching for a means to make a living in this fecundity of a city. I recall […]

Dear Mr. Puppy, What musician did all the other musicians in Paris revere during your time there? All the Paris musicians were in awe of bassoonist, Tommaso Delcambre. A native of Douai near Arras, Tommaso came to Paris in 1784 when he was only eighteen years old. At that time, French bassoonist Étienne Ozi was […]

Dear Mr. Puppy, What was musical life like outside the theatre Feydeau? On the 19th of January 1795, I was at the Café de Chartres with the citizen players of the Opera William Tell when they decided to perform the song Réveil du people. This was the piece that the actor Gaveaux from the Feydeau […]

Dear Mr. Puppy, How did you become leader of the Paris orchestras? Cher amis, the story of how I became leader of the orchestra is a complicated one. For me, it was the best of all possible worlds. I was ill-received on my final visit to London when politics turned against me in that peculiarly […]

Dear Mr. Puppy, What was the worst opera that you ever conducted? Much time has passed since those days of 1790. When I recall it to memory, I remember during that time before the revolution all those absurdities of language and the quaint expressions that went together with the Old Regime; it seems that I […]

Dear Mr. Puppy, My ride to the opera has bailed on me. How can I make it by showtime? Mon cher ami, The Theatre de la rue Feydeau has become a rallying place of Royalist reactionaries. It has a splendor that gives us hope for a return to time past that is not lost beyond […]

Dear Mr. Puppy – Where does one go for a bow rehair in 18th century Paris? How much will it cost? Well my Dear, Bow hair has become a real issue here in Paris. You could ask those connected to the trade, such as, Citizen Boyer at L’ancien Café de Foy on the Rue de […]

“Dear Mr. Puppy, I know you were in Paris during the French Revolution – How did you avoid being sent to the guillotine? “ Oh my dear, this is a complicated story. Well it is true that I was arrested by the Committee of Public Safety, They had overheard me talking with a suspected royalist […]

Giuseppe Puppo was an Italian violinist, composer, and teacher. Born in Lucca, Italy, he quickly became a violin virtuoso at an early age. He travelled through Europe through the end of the 18th century, settling in Paris in 1783 where he became a highly-sought after teacher and authority on violin-playing. Fondly referred to as “Mr. Puppy” […]

Givens Violins Website Receives Rave Review by: We were so thrilled to have our website reviewed by The Music & Sound Retailer Online. Thank you, MI (Musical Instrument) Spy, for featuring Givens Violins as part of your analysis of music shop websites in Minneapolis!

Pierre Tourte was the father of the great Parisian bow maker Francois Tourte (1747-1835). It was Francois who worked assiduously to improve the techniques of bow making and explore the nature of the many rare tropical hardwoods being imported into Paris from the French holdings of the West Indies and South America. We know very […]

Michel Corrette (10 April 1707 – 21 January 1795) was a French musician and author of many musical method books. the violin, cello, bass, flute, recorder, bassoon, harpsichord, harp, mandolin, and voice. They carried titles such as l’Art de se perfectionner sur le violon (The Art of Achieving Perfection in playing of the Violin), le […]

The Cramer bow is distinctive because of its ‘battle axe’ head profile. It came into use in the court orchestras of Mannheim, Munich and Dresden after 1760, where it became synonymous with the dynamic Mannheim style of orchestration and performance. It supplanted the Italian model of Tartini, whose design was typified by a somewhat awkward […]

Carrie Scoggins, Violin Maker Salt Lake City, UT           Givens Violins is pleased this month to feature the master contemporary violin maker, Carrie Scoggins who is based in Salt Lake City, UT. She grew up playing violin and viola, and became interested in violin making and repairs in college. Carrie graduated from the Violin […]

ARE YOU CURRENTLY RENTING AND READY FOR A BETTER INSTRUMENT?Please consider Givens Violins Rental Rebate Program: At Givens Violins we don't rent instruments, but we now can credit your rental expenses toward the purchase of a new violin, viola or cello AND if you already own your previously rented instrument we will consider it for [...]

Friedrich Mortiz Hammig (b. 1877 and d. 1945) Friedrich was the son of Gustav Adolph Hammig who was from one of the most important family of violin makers of his time. Gustav was also the royal Instrument-maker at the Court of the King of Saxony. Friedrich was born in Markneukirchen and worked his entire career […]

This bow represents the sequel to the “clip-in-frog” early bow. The ratchet with its hoop allows the tension of the bow hair to be finely adjusted as the weather becomes more humid, and also prevents the bow frog from coming out or being lost if the hair becomes too damp. This style of bow was […]

  This is one of the best articles re: summer care that we have read.  It is from the Connolly company’s blog called String Ovation. From providing protection from temperature fluctuations and humidity changes, to advise on how to travel with your instrument, the following are all the tips you need to ensure your instrument […]

Dipper Restorations is preparing for the upcoming trip to Boston for the Boston Early Music Festival (BEMF) having finished the restoration of a number of original Baroque violins which will be new to the marketplace. Please visit us at Booth 17 in the ballroom of Courtyard Marriott Boston Downtown. Please read our newsletter which features […]

Mariano Militello, Rosario 1921 Mariano Militello (b. 1881, d. 1959) is originally from the small town of Niscemi, (Sicily, Italy).  His two brothers, Gandolfo and Francesco, were also violin makers and all three trained with their father and also Antonio Sgarbi.  Francesco and Gandolfo  immigrated to Buenos Aires first and Mariano followed the next year, […]

National Music Museum “High Notes” book is now available   Claire has just returned from a meeting at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD where she serves on the Board of Trustees as an officer. The museum is closed for the next two years while it is being renovation and expanded. A 22,000 sf […]

The Workshop at Claire Givens Violins The workshop is staffed by four professionally trained and experienced violin makers and includes a full-time bow specialist. Workshop manager Douglas Lay  has worked for Givens Violins since 1986, Andrew Seelhammer, Instrument Restorer, Annelisa Guries, Bow Specialist and Marie Stier, Workshop Assistant. We are a large, established shop with the training, […]

Announcing the launch of the our new Dipper Restorations website We are excited to announce the launch of Dipper Restorations  newly designed website. Dipper Restorations is the Early music players prime source for historical instruments in their authentic original condition. Andrew Dipper is a maker of reproduction historical bows of all early periods using models […]

Announcing the launch of the our new Dipper Restorations website We are excited to announce the launch of Dipper Restorations newly designed website. Dipper Restorations is the Early music players prime source for historical instruments in their authentic original condition. Andrew Dipper is a maker of reproduction historical bows of all early periods using models […]

Violin by Arthur Bowler, London 1901  Arthur Bowler was born in Thame, Oxfordshire in 1867. He was the nephew of Georges Chanot III, who was a member of the preeminent Chanot violinmaker family. The Chanot Family originated in Mirecourt, France, then moved to London where Georges III established a renowned violin shop in 1858 (see […]

Viola da Gamba The Dipper workshop undertakes some of the most difficult and time-consuming restoration offered in the world today. Past restorations have included work that is now in the world’s major musical instrument museums and instruments that are being played by the world’s best professional musicians. Occasionally copies are made of instruments or bows [...]

Joseph Hollman: “A good cellist” by David Sedlins This past year Givens Violins’ holiday card featured a print of Joseph Hollman titled “A Good Cellist” from an 1897 edition of Vanity Fair. This title is clearly an understatement. Though Hollman isn’t presently a familiar name within the classical music community, his importance as one of […]

Hare Violin Restoration This violin was made by Edward Pamphilon in collaboration with John Hare whose label it bears. John Hare’s shop was in Mason’s Yard near the Royal Exchange, London. These makers were active during the reign of Charles II, 1660-1685 and this violin is typical of the revival of violin making in England [...]

Early 18th Century Italian Violin Concerto Bow Reproduction Museum collections offer a good resource for accurate reconstruction of historic bows. This violin bow, which is part of the collections of the National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion S.D., was copied for a client in 2008. The museum bow did not have its original clip-in frog [...]

Why invest in a new bow? Here are some great reasons you may want to consider acquiring a new bow: A bow can change your sound and the way your instrument responds.  It is important to choose the bow for your violin, viola or cello because it makes a remarkable difference. First time bow buyer. […]

Introducing a safe and convenient way to ship your bow for a rehair! Introducing the new Givens Violins bow shipping box. A safe and convenient way to ship your bow for a rehair! We have custom crafted our new bow box to allow for ease of use and protection of the bows. Givens Violins has […]

What Did They Play? By Isabel Dammann PART II: Fritz Kreisler (b. 1875 – d. 1962) and his Violins Kreisler’s acquisition of fine violins was far from over. In 1911, Kreisler purchased another violin from Alfred Hill: a c.1715 violin by Daniel Parker, who was one of the first makers to copy Stradivarius. It was such […]

GEWA “Air” Cello Case MAP price $1,200. December case sale: 15% discount on all MAP pricing. The perfect balance of elegant design and superior protection. The GEWA “Air” cello case was awarded the prestigious “Red-Dot” design prize in 2016 for its quality and functionality. Starting with the exterior of the case, the light-weight thermoplastic shell […]

The new GEWA Air Ergo violin case   MAP price $596.30. December case sale: 15% discount on all MAP pricing. From the award-winning German maker, this GEWA violin case has a unique, ergonomic design. Extremely durable and light weight. We are very excited to carry GEWA’s new Air Ergo violin case. Its ergonomic design finally […]

What Did They Play? by Isabel Dammann PART I: Fritz Kreisler (b. 1875 – d. 1962) and his Violins “The violinist should not be accused of inconstancy; he must follow the call of a siren voice – the voice of the magic piece of wood that dominates his destiny. It is the voice of an […]

Is it time to get my bow rehaired? How can I tell? As you consider the best ways to keep your instruments and bows sounding and playing their best, you may wonder, how will I know it’s time to get my bow rehaired? Recently, we had a chance to ask our Givens Violins in-house full […]

String Theory: Historical Facts About Your Violin Strings As musicians, we are constantly in search for information regarding the music we play and our instruments. Many of us are aware that violin strings were once made out of gut, but perhaps you didn’t realize that gut was the standard material used until after World War […]

Survive the cold: 5 winter care tips for protecting your instrument Winter is here, and with it, a drastic decrease in humidity from the summer. For our instruments, these are perilous times that require extra winter care. Maple and spruce – the two primary types of wood from which violins, violas, and cellos are made […]

Sound is a vital element when it comes to choosing the right stringed instrument. Givens Violins is committed to finding excellent sounding instruments in every price range. We know that the dependability of an instrument and the way that it produces sound are extremely important to the player. In order to achieve this, we make […]

By Douglas Lay Sometimes a musical instrument may exhibit seemingly inexplicable changes. The tone or playing qualities may vary: a buzz may develop and then disappear, joints may come unglued and cracks may suddenly develop. Any of these things may happen without any mistreatment or abuse of the instrument, as if controlled by unseen forces. […]

You and your child have made the decision to begin musical studies! Now you must find an instrument that suits both your child’s abilities and your budget. Below are some guidelines to consider in making the decision to rent or buy your child’s first stringed instrument.   Good Reasons to Rent To “test the waters” […]

Personal Preference of Player Sound Response and “feel” Playing needs (e.g. soloist, orchestra, chamber music) Condition of Instrument or Bow Critical to value and playability of instrument or bow Investment Considerations Ability to trade or resell Support of the Seller Repair facility, staff expertise, trade-in policy, reputation Auditioning Instruments or Bows Play a variety of […]

Here is a checklist of items to consider when buying a violin, viola or cello. Don’t hesitate to ask questions of your salesperson. Gain exposure to a variety of instruments in and slightly above your price range. Develop a vocabulary to describe what you are looking for. Take your time and enjoy the search.   […]

We hear from many people who believe they have found a Stradivarius violin because it bears a label stating this. Please read the following excerpt from the Smithsonian Institution gain insight as to what you may have. “Antonio Stradivari was born in 1644, and established his shop in Cremona, Italy, where he remained active until […]

Claire Givens was extensively quoted and pictured in the current June issue of The Strad Magazine in the article regarding insurance coverage for musical instruments entitled “When Disaster Strikes”. Claire Givens was quoted multiple times in Strings Magazine July Issue, in an article by Patrick Sullivan titled “The wild Hunt for a Fresh Fiddle”.

    Dipper Restorations, being museum restoration specialists, sometimes has the opportunity to work with the collection of the National Music Museum on the campus of The University of South Dakota. One of the benefits of this became apparent in a commission we recently received to build a viola d’amore bow.

I started building the instrument in 2001, but because of the restoration demands of the workshop it was not finished until 2008. The wood for the instrument came from three sources. For the belly I chose a very old piece of Baltic spruce that came from England. It was once part of a cupboard shelf […]

The first question I had to ask concerning these paper patterns was regarding their authenticity. Were they actual material from the Stradivari shop, or were they additions to the collection from later makers such as Bergonzi, Guadagnini or Ceruti?

Claire Givens was recently featured on the cover and in a profile of the September issue of Women’s Press magazine. The profile entitled “Heartstrings” discusses how Claire Givens started her business and her current projects. Please click here to read the full article.

                        In 1976 as part of my work translating Simone Sacconi’s book, The “Secrets” of Stradivari into English I was asked to review the holdings of the Ala Ponzone collection of Stradivarian material in Cremona. This collection consists of the residue of forms and […]

Andrew Dipper has just finished the 1st translation into English of the Italian manuscript “Librem Segreti de Buttegha”, Secrets of the Workshop. He has been working on it for the last 20 years. The manuscript is a fascinating and useful document dating from mid 1700’s on Northern Italian violin design methods. This translation includes Dipper’s […]

Andrew Dipper is featured in the June 2012 Strad Magazine with the article “My Favorite Instrument”. Andrew’s favorite instrument is a fractional-sized violin by Jacob Stainer, 1661. This instrument is in the Yale University Musical Instrument Collection.

Andrew Dipper is featured in the November issue of Strings Magazine. This is a nicely written profile on Andrew Dipper and his career in Restoration entitled Tales of the Reconstructions. The article is available at www.allthingsstrings.com.

Claire Givens and Andrew Dipper have been musical instrument appraisers for Antiques Roadshow for eleven years and have just taped segments in El Paso that may be on the upcoming 2012 season. To view their appraisals visit www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow. Click on “APPRAISERS” and search for Claire Givens or Andrew Dipper into this field. Keep your eye […]

Jeffrey Solow, Claire Givens and Cornelia Watkins at the 2010 ASTA Conference in Santa Clara, CA Claire Givens and Heather McAllister exhibited instruments and accessories at the recent National ASTA Conference in Santa Clara, CA, February 17-20. They enjoyed the opportunity to meet new players and teachers and visit with our customers. Givens Violins was […]

LaVoce, Summer 2009 is the latest addition of our LaVoce Newsletter. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list please call Sherry Parr at 612-375-0708 or click here to contact us.

Claire Givens and Andrew Dipper have been appraisers on Antiques Roadshow for nine years. To view Andrew Dipper’s appraisal of a French Court Harp by Naderman, ca. 1776, visit www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow. Click on “APPRAISERS” and search for Andrew Dipper. Keep your eye on the Antiques Roadshow site in the upcoming months for more appraisals by Claire […]

Key Pegs, also known as “Posture Pegs” or “Krovoza Pegs“, have helped hundreds of cellists worldwide to greatly reduce tension and fatigue while playing. The removal of the heads from the C and G pegs allows the cello to rest in a more close and nature position against the player.The Key Peg is in two […]

Click here to read Claire and Andrew’s interview in the “Double Acts” section of the October 2006 issue of The Strad.-December, 2006

Minnesota Public Radio’s Greta Cunningham stopped by the shop to speak with Claire Givens, Andrew Dipper and Doug Lay about instrument restoration for her piece Old Violins and New Technology. Click here to read or listen to the interview.

Givens Violins offers microfiber cleaning cloths. These cloths are state-of-the-art in their ability to pick up loose rosin and other particles from your instrument. The fibers that make up the cloth are 0.050 denier (less than 1/100 the thickness of a human hair). This micro size combined with the shape of the fibers imbue the […]

Click here to read Claire Joubert’s article on Givens Violins.

Take a look at the engaging article by Kay Miller of the Star Tribune featuring our Chief of Security.