Le Violon Rouge NZ

10/05/2025

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Step into the captivating world of violin making, and you'll quickly discover that the seemingly simple curves of a violin's top and back plates hold profound secrets. This curvature, known as arching, is far more than just an aesthetic detail; it is the very soul of the instrument, dictating its st...

25/04/2025

EUROPEAN VIOLIN FOR SALE
Late 1900. No label. Very responsive, powerful, easy to play, very expresive, excellent condition.
Suitable for advanced students and professionels.
Book a trial at Le Violon Rouge NZ, in Auckland, NZ
More violins and bows available for all levels at Le Violon Rouge NZ.

19/06/2024

ARE OLD VIOLINS BETTER THAN NEW VIOLINS?

This is probably one of the biggest questions luthiers get asked all the time. From listening to thousands of violins and doing sound comparisons on instrument after instrument, I am more than comfortable to say that old violins do not necessarily sound better than new violins.Scientists are still t...

24/02/2024

Here is the illustration of the restoration of the Nicolas Aine violin.
This violin is now for sale.

In September 2022, I came back from Europe with a French violin made by Nicolas Aine, about 200 years old. The violin was in poor condition: soundpost crack in the back, a few cracks in the belly, a few issues with the neck angle, and big damage on the varnish on the belly, possibly due to heat or s...

04/02/2024

14/01/2024

Soundpost crack repair - Soundpost patch process illustrated

A soundpost crack in a violin or a cello is a crack that is formed in the soundpost area of the belly or the back. This can happen when an instrument is dropped, or sometimes if the case is too small and someone tries to close the case and squeeze the violin in, (or if the shoulder rest is still att...

28/10/2023

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Find more information here: Instruments | Le Violon Rouge NZ | Auckland | New Zealand I invite you to book an appointment to try it at Le violon rouge NZ in Auckland +64 210604360

25/10/2023

https://www.violonrougenz.com/post/just-arrived-quality-european-bows-for-sale-in-auckland

12/10/2023

PARIS LE SALON DU VIOLON 2023
La bellevilloise, Paris, Salon du violon, October 2023

More modern violins and bows to choose from "Le salon du violon" in Paris! The majority of the exponents are modern luthiers from France. All of them showing high quality craftsmanship.

The bows are especially well renowned in France. This year, I am selecting from the best bow makers to bring some samples to New Zealand.

If you are in New Zealand, you are welcome to try the bows and violin I am bringing to Auckland. Beautifully made, top quality, very nice sound and playability.

Book your appointment, those jewels won't last very long. First come first served!

12/10/2023

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La bellevilloise, Paris, Salon du violon, October 2023 More modern violins and bows to choose from "Le salon du violon" in Paris! The majority of the exponents are modern luthiers from France. All of them showing high quality craftsmanship. The bows are especially well renowned in France. This year,...

02/10/2023

MONDOMUSICA CREMONA ITALIA 2023

Visiting Cremona for mondomusica: the biggest market for modern violins and violin supplies.
It was very nice to be back in Cremona -where I lived 5 years between 1990 to 1995 - to visit MONDOMUSICA, trying many violins, bows and cellos, connecting with new violin makers, new bow makers, new suppliers, discovering new techniques, new material, reconnecting with my old school companions, sharing the latest exciting projects and discoveries....
It is always very refreshing and inspiring to visit Cremona, especially during this time.
So far I selected I violin and 2 bows to bring to NZ... I will share more information and pictures about those items soon...

Next weekend, I will be at "Le salon du violon" in Paris, France.
I will post more updates soon...

09/08/2023

https://www.violonrougenz.com/post/how-to-choose-a-violin

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT VIOLIN?