Lindsey Stirling on the Stories Behind Her 5 Favorite Violins | Reverb Interview

Lindsey Stirling invited us to check out the collection of unique violins she's accrued before she hits the road for her Artemis Tour. Whether playing a crossbow violin or one bejeweled with crystals, Stirling's artistry and personality are on display.
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[@samueljett7807]

The violin shop/ollivanders comparison is SPOT ON. The instrument really does choose the musician.

[@katherinepoindexter4380]

I got my Albun when I was 11. I was discouraged to play by a music teacher. Albun was my grandfather's violin and I named it after him. Albun was his middle name. Everytime I start to play something happens. Now he has a small crack..but he is waiting..I have been his caretaker for over 40years and will be until the end. He chose me that is for sure. and I will play him one day.

[@juliejules7780]

A violin chose me a long time ago at the violin shop but I was being cheap and didn't buy it. I regret it forever.

[@jaykelley103]

The one she said was her favorite really did sound the best. Beautiful

[@derekzero450]

Nice, she’s talented and a dork, love it...power to you

[@johncaccioppo1142]

I keep clicking on her videos when I see them because I'm obsessed with the thought that she is actually Jenna Marbles and she has multiple identities. I'm waiting for the mask to drop...

[@timgrant1219]

@@johncaccioppo1142 Lindsey is not even close to Jenna. Jenna doesn't even play the violin. If you even knew Lindsey, you would see that both of them are quite different.

[@buckylovesplums_6731]

The baby violin "pickles" looks so cute 😂😂😂

[@H8wling_Moon]

My absolute favorite of all is David Bowie the bow. ❤

[@leighsaunderson9203]

OMG !! :) Between Twilight played on Excalibur !!! Perfect !! What a great interview , thanks !!

[@rogerlee2794]

Love your names for your violins😊

[@ivanmay7890]

Lindsey Stirling has a very good violin collection.

[@CerealForMe]

I wish she had shown how the violumpet sounds, even if it was bad hahaha

[@Kotv6Vfg1]

Thank You for sharing your collection with us. Lindsey is such an Amazing...multi talented beautiful lady!

[@rkmbarnes4800]

I love videos like this, especially centered on my favorite violinist! I enjoy seeing their choices in instruments and how they came to own and play them.

[@thething1059]

now she must tell a story about her fur caps. She loves them no less than the violins

[@mircowerschak7058]

I fall in Love with David. 😅🎻 This Violin is so cool. 🎻

[@701Builder]

This interview was just simply marvelous darling.

[@putridabomination]

40 HOURS

[@ruxiwang9571]

Ling ling 🙋

[@ChrisDeLuna]

Sacrilegious.

[@CerealForMe]

If you can play it slowly...

[@purplep0tato824]

LING LING

[@erichollis3388]

The one that has a trumpet is from a very famous trumpet player from St Louis... cause when your smiling. Btw the hair from the red bow is actually gathered humanely from Barbary lion specifically for Excalibur. 😘😘😘 the crystal was hard to place together

[@BrianNC81]

I agree with Lindsey, Yamaha electric violins are awesome! I really like my YEV-104 and fishman loudbox artist amp combo.

[@JohnIsRandomYouTubeChannel]

Uhhhh yesss I first got a yev 104 and LOVED IT so then I got a sv255 and got a fish man amp and it’s the BEST

[@ruxiwang9571]

the best acrobat among violinists.

[@SingingPostman27]

I used to play the violin when I was a child, but later switched to the viola. Thank you so very much for sharing.

[@susanlambert5489]

So Cool !!!! Different ones different sounds. !!! Much talent

[@optimusvader7823]

SHE IS A AMAZING MUSICIAN AND PERSON 🎻☺️. REALLY LOVE HER CHARISMA AND HER MUSIC .

[@neoanderson7]

Tons of ❤️ Lindsey! You brighten the world! 👏🏻

[@frankdeppe7644]

The Electric Violins sounds not so good without Amplifier, but this is normal. Excalibur sounds excellent.

[@peterlhawks]

Fun fact: Lindsey's Horn/Yamaha Electric Violin is a spin on the 1800s Stroh Violin, which the sound came out from the horn from this strip of wood!

[@peterlhawks]

Also, the EV she used for Master of Tides and Roundtable Rival was a discontinued and rare Yamaha EV that was popular back in the 2000s era. Due to it being discontinued, a rep from the Electric Violin Shop said that the reason for it not being produced is due to the certain materials in the instrument which was awful.

[@Teddyrockstheworld1]

I have a question. What size is that Tiny Violin (Pickles) at 5:38? Is it 1/16 size or 1/32 size?

[@timgrant1219]

1/16

[@samueljett7807]

Nice to see Reverb change it up a bit :)

[@rosebrooks394]

I've never heard her voice before until now.

[@CSGDL1922]

Finally , after 10 years ☺️

[@greenwich1754]

She's simply adorable.

[@jankrska3081]

Thank you Lindsey beautiful,amazing violin lol.My heart my angel.Johnny

[@williamjakobsen9822]

7:48 Me as a trumpet player: My boy, the masacred him

[@faperito2389]

Ikr

[@timgrant1219]

No, just an upgrade to a special identity.

[@jon.wilson]

2:42 "It's wonderful to see you Gandalf!"

[@jankrska3081]

Amazing American Talent !!! Lindsey, your music is lovely and I love your natural beauty. Beautiful young lady !!! Bravo !!! Thanks Johnny.

[@yelgnoow]

Do anyone knows the name of that LA violin shop? 👀

[@peterlhawks]

THERE'S A VIOLIN SHOP CALLED,"THE LA VIOLIN SHOP". Purchased my best violin pal, Gustavo, from there! Also, fun fact: the violin luthier who crafted Lindsey's Acoustic Violin(Excalibur) has a cousin who made my violin, Gustav August Flicker!

[@nicholastam581]

Piano guys or simply three interview next 🤘

[@ilfarmboy]

I'm 59 and a Harry Potter fan

[@yadhukrishna7721]

Talent❤️

[@angeliamessex4340]

5:00 kind of sounded like her new song eye of the untold her 😮

[@nyalahoney]

Is it just me that noticed Lindsey played with her eyes closed THE WHOLE TIME?! Impressive.

[@dheyes803]

Most violinists shut their eyes because you are technically remembering note placement. I started 10 years ago and once I figured out where the notes are on the instrument, it really makes it fairly easy to play without looking for finger position.

[@juliejules7780]

I never look at my hands while playing lol

[@xxhorror13]

Shes so beautiful and talented ❤

[@katherinepoindexter4380]

as a beginning violinist at age of 53...just had a bday..yea..i want a Pickles now..

[@slw59]

Be still my heart.

[@akmalaslam3167]

Gorgeous ❤️

[@anonymousforensic]

Great gear deep dive! Personal stories and technical advice that went far beyond the usual “had money, bought expensive vintage thing”.

[@alexandrest-pierre4733]

Please never stop evolving

[@spacewalden8358]

Cool sweater ! Grrraou

[@user-gb2tm7ph5d]

Ndjemta Favorites😭😭😭😭💗💗💗💗💙💙💙💙💎

[@zzirjukez2899]

DUDE I FRICKEN LOVE U

[@ilfarmboy]

got some amazing violins can they make their sound?

[@jdstarek]

I'm such a huge fan, great video.

[@cassie05]

I love this name pickles 😍😍😂

[@clairethemusician968]

She's funny!!!!!!🎻🎻🎻😁😁😁

[@starartemis]

No one here will understand this, but: “Sparkles make everything better!” -Biana, Keeper of the Lost Cities

[@timgrant1219]

It's not that hard to understand.

[@timgrant1219]

Although, probably not cupcakes. 🙂

[@lauryn_21420]

But........where can you buy violins just like hers?? Lol

[@samueljett7807]

-I'm not sure what's more impressive... the violins or her hairdo...- *_Ignore this comment_*

[@Zombeegun]

that's a hat

[@johncaccioppo1142]

that was once an animal

[@samueljett7807]

lol I see that now... I'm blind 😂 Thanks guys

[@Zombeegun]

@@johncaccioppo1142 I'm sure it's a phony animal. Fake fur

[@JohnIsRandomYouTubeChannel]

Zombeegun yes it is

[@ChrisDeLuna]

Twoset Violin should review this on their next video.

[@timgrant1219]

Why? Would it change the violins or Lindsey? She has been playing for 30 years. Lindsey knows what she's doing.

[@zippy-zappa-zeppo-zorba-etc]

I'm sure she played a few Stradivaris, Amatis and Guarnarri violins in her life. It would be nice to have her opinion on them.

[@greghmiel7098]

I asked her at my 1st m/g if she ever test drove a Stradivarius. She said she was too nervous "you break it,you bought it"

[@JohnIsRandomYouTubeChannel]

I heard one it person and to be honest the sound it okay but I’ve heard better, I think they are sooo expensive because if their history

[@NickNCC-kr8ug]

She’ll never go up past 5th position so there’s no problem there.