by John Rihani | Dec 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
As 2017 draws to a close, I thought I’d play a game of “did you know?”… Did you know that Encore… offers price matching from respected sources on strings and accessories? offers 100% trade-up on instruments purchased here? routinely...
by John Rihani | Dec 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
A now-defunct appliance store ran a series of radio ads talking about “FOBO” – fear of better options. I chuckled every time it came on because that perfectly describes one of the most anxiety-causing factors when searching for an instrument or a...
by John Rihani | Nov 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again! For me, it means being greeted by slipped pegs, loose strings, and open seams when I arrive at the shop. Although we work hard to keep things humidified, with this many instruments, winter problems are inevitable. Slipped pegs...
by John Rihani | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
We’re still catching our breath after having SYBARITE5 play an amazing concert in our new showroom AND having a grand-opening reception this past Saturday night. The rooms are looking better than ever with our seating area finished, artwork hung, and new...
by John Rihani | Nov 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
When I think of tweaking, I’m usually envisioning a different tailpiece on an instrument, or possibly a different set of strings, or maybe a soundpost adjustment… As anyone who has moved into a new apartment or home knows, it takes a while to get the space...
by John Rihani | Oct 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
One of the wonderful facets of my position here is that I get to work closely with violin makers. As a group, I find violin makers fascinating. The field attracts all kinds of personalities…but I have yet to find a boring violin-maker! My hope is always to...
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