by John Rihani | Mar 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
For the next week these two beautiful basses by Chicago Bass Works luthier Andrew Hassel will be in the shop. This is a fantastic opportunity to play on hand-crafted, US-made instruments with premium hardware, innovative bracing, and incredible sound. We had bass #2...
by John Rihani | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
We talk a great deal here at Encore Orchestral Strings about treating our customers like family. While this can mean different things depending on your perspective and experiences, to us it means having our customers’ best interests in mind. We do our best to...
by John Rihani | Feb 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
I grew up in a small town in North Carolina. Although it wasn’t a vast metropolis, it had excellent opportunities to hear music, experience theatre, and visit art museums. I took advantage of these life-enriching opportunities and have never forgotten their...
by John Rihani | Feb 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s that time again – this Saturday is State Solo & Ensemble! While this day is full of fun and excitement, it can occasionally get TOO exciting when an instrument or bow malfunctions. A couple of tips as you make your way to the site: Before...
by John Rihani | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’ve spent any time around me talking about the making of new instruments, you know how big a fan I am of the great modern makers and their creations. I was fortunate to visit one of the greatest living violin makers, Kurt Widenhouse, when I was a young...
by John Rihani | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The value of trust is something I consider nearly every day. As I raise my children, we often talk about trust – how to build it and how it can be broken. The durability of nearly every long term relationship can be measured by the strength of trust. A breach...
by John Rihani | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
On January 30th, 2019, near-record-breaking low temperatures are forecast. Windchill temperatures of -45 are possible and it begs the question – should I take my string instrument outside for prolonged periods in these conditions? No. If you do take your...
by John Rihani | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ferrari. Linguini. Stradivari. Olive Garden. All things for which we owe Italy a debt of gratitude. Okay…maybe not the last one. I’ve been familiar with the Italian company Bogaro & Clemente for a while, primarily admiring their fittings (pegs,...
by John Rihani | Jan 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’re going to start making videos focused on answering YOUR questions, so feel free to send them in! I’m excited about the opportunity to hear exactly what’s on your mind. Do you want to know more about historical makers? How about instrument...
by Regina Eddington | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
There is a famous saying here in Indiana that goes “If you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes and it will change.” With that being said, we have been lucky enough to experience a relatively mild winter this year! Keep an eye out for...
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