In 1967, John Cavanaugh and his father, Vincent Cavanaugh, bought a Chicago company that since 1930 had manufactured strings for violins, cellos, basses and violas. Five years later, the business ...

Wicked spin, radar control, tough as nails—the virtues of polyester string are well documented. With such qualities, it’s no wonder the popularity of polys has grown at every level of the game. One of ...