Being lost for more than half a century has not done the guitar any harm. Its value is now estimated at £10 million. The Mendelssohn Stradivarius This is an example of a famous, beautiful violin ...

Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better ...

The art of lutherie, or the making of stringed instruments, is a beautiful blend of craftsmanship and musicality. This ...

Early guitars often had four strings, evolving into the six-string version we know today in the late 1600s. Anton Stradivari, the famous violin-maker, also had a hand in making guitars. There's now ...