About us
Strings for Good is a community dedicated to supporting string music in our society and helping create a stronger, more stable foundation for its future. Together, we aim to make string instruments and musical opportunities more accessible while encouraging everyone to contribute to the growth of our musical community.
About the founder
In 1988 Jost Thöne started his business in Germany. Since more than 35 years he connects some of the world finest instruments with soloists, collectors & investors. Besides producing the technical literature and documentations on Stradivari instruments, he advices foundations and private investors regarding portfolios of stringed instruments.
Jost Thöne, son of music pedagogue and composer Karl Thöne (1924-1993), was born in Germany near Düsseldorf. Continuing the Thöne family tradition, he studied music and viola at the Academies in Dortmund and Münster in Germany. In the course of his studies, he also spent a great deal of time learning about the art of violin making and its history. After completing his studies, Thöne decided to become a dealer in fine stringed instruments, with shops in Germany and in Italy.