Guides & Resources
Practical, brand guidance for luthiers, shops and players. We’ll be adding more information soon.
Violin strings — history, materials & how to choose
Gut → steel → synthetics, what changes tone/feel, and how to pick a set for your instrument — with clear notes on tension and scale length.
Viola strings — history, materials & how to choose
Core types, windings and scale lengths explained in plain English, with practical advice for mixing As and matching set feel to your viola.
Cello strings — history, materials & how to choose
Gut and steel to modern composites, why synthetics are worth a look, and how to adjust bowing when switching between core types.
Warchal strings — choosing, fitting & troubleshooting
History first, then practical setup. Includes helix E, W-Core®, tension charts, and quick fixes for violin, viola & cello.
Cello endpins — history, materials & choosing
Why cellos use endpins, solid vs hollow carbon fibre, and how Fiedler’s CARBONMETAL cores (Copper, Brass, Titanium) change response.
Bow hold accessories — how they help, which to choose, and when to use them
Do they help between lessons? Are they useful in class? Which brand fits which student—and how to fade them out realistically.
Rosin basics, care & picking the right CECILIA
How rosin is made, what changes tone/feel, and when to choose Sanctus/Signature/Solo.