Ifshin Violins

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One of the preeminent violinists of our time, Elmar Oliveira is the only American violinist to be awarded the gold medal at the International Tchaikovsky Violin Competition as well as the first and only violinist to receive the coveted Avery Fisher Prize. He has appeared as soloist on five continents with most of the world's major orchestras. Elmar Oliveira plays on one of our premium Jay Haide l'Ancienne violins.

Elegant, compact and easy to use, Ifshin Violins presents the Pinpoint Perfect endpin rest. Hand-made in Europe of all-natural materials, available in a variety of color combinations!

This amazing new rest has been a big hit with cellists all over Europe; now available in the U.S. exclusively from Ifshin Violins, priced at only $30.00.

Guide To Choosing and Using Strings for Violins, Violas and Cellos

Many musicians and students are amazed and sometimes bewildered by the large number of strings available for the violin, viola, cello and bass. We are offering this information to answer some of the basic questions about choosing strings...

How to Keep Your Violin, Viola, Cello and Bow in Top Playing Condition

A fine stringed instrument is designed to last for hundreds of years. There are a number of fine violins, violas and cellos that were made in the early 1600's that are still in daily use by professional musicians. At the same time, some instruments and bows have a relatively short life span because of carelessness and neglect on the part of their owners. To keep your investment in the best possible condition, we have put together this guide to assist you in maintaining your instrument and bow.

Recently Jay Ifshin and Herb Rudolph of Timberwood Industries (who helped us acquire the collection of Dino Lelli) traveled to Milan to see the violins, violas and cellos left by Luigi Villa of Pesano (near Milan).

For the string musician, a fine bow with just the right playing qualities is a treasure that at times seems nearly impossible to find. For many years, we have had one of the largest collections of fine bows available anywhere. Musicians have come from all around to acquire fine bows from us. Many came intending to purchase a fine older French, English or German bow but after trying the work of Morgan Andersen, they realized that the finest modern master made bows can often have better playing qualities (and workmanship) than more expensive older bows.

The Cremona Exhibition was a HUGE success!
Check out photos from our Contemporary Cremona Instrument Exhibition reception!