This site is dedicated to cataloging the fine violins built by Asa Warren White in Boston and Chicago between 1849 and 1893. Warren White -- he actually went by his middle name -- is widely regarded as one of America’s finest early luthiers. He made about 400 instruments and he signed, numbered and dated many of them. It’s my goal to rediscover these violins and post photos and vital information on each. I’m equally interested in any history that accompanies these instruments -- prior owners, where they were played, etc. I start this project with a formerly owned A.W. White violin: No. 55 dated November 1872. If you own a White, please let me know! This site will only be as useful as your willingness to share the lore of these wonderful violins. You can reach me here. I also run a violin shop called Greenway Violins.
--Randy Barrett