What It Does
Each instrument receives a secure digital profile with provenance, photos, materials, ownership history, service records, and travel documents. Optional NFC (near-field communication) or QR tags link the physical item to its digital passport, enabling quick scans to confirm identity, materials, and relevant documentation at workshops, shops, rehearsals, borders, and venues.
Why It Matters
- Provenance & authenticity: Record when, where, and by whom an instrument or component was made, restored, or sold.
- Compliance made practical: Generate and store supporting documents for CITES and the Lacey Act to smooth inspections and international travel.
- Material transparency: Track woods and fittings (e.g., spruce, maple, ebony) from source to instrument, including supplier details and process steps.
- NFC identity: Tap-to-view verification connects the physical violin, viola, or cello to its trusted digital record.
- Role-based privacy: Share the right details with the right people—public highlights for buyers; deeper records for owners, luthiers, and shops.
Who Uses It
- Musicians
- Maintain a personal registry for violin, viola, or cello, with receipts, appraisals, setup notes, and maintenance history. Create travel packets to speed inspections.
- Luthiers
- Catalog instruments and components, log repairs and restorations, attach photos and measurements, and manage material inventories with provenance.
- Shops
- Manage inventory and rentals, invite staff with granular permissions, track supply chains and certifications, and protect sensitive pricing data.
- Suppliers
- Tag materials at harvest or acquisition, capture origin and species details, and pass along verified data to workshops and shops.
- Enforcement & Inspectors
- Scan NFC or QR to confirm identity and review relevant compliance information presented in a clear, role-appropriate view.
Key Features
- Digital instrument passport: Centralized record with provenance, photos, documents, and activities.
- NFC & QR tagging: Physical-to-digital linking for fast, reliable identification.
- Compliance toolkit: Store, generate, and present CITES/Lacey Act documentation when needed.
- Activities & history: Log builds, restorations, adjustments, measurements, and ownership transfers.
- Role-based access control: Owners, luthiers, shops, suppliers, and inspectors see the right data at the right time.
- Search & share: Share limited, read-only views for collaboration or sales without exposing private records.
Designed for the String Family
Instrument Passport focuses on orchestral strings—violin, viola, and cello—and their component parts. Whether you’re registering a cherished instrument, preparing for travel, or documenting a full restoration, the platform keeps vital information organized, verifiable, and available when it matters.
How NFC Works Here
An optional, discreet NFC tag affixed to the case or instrument links to the passport. Authorized users can tap with a modern smartphone to view identity, materials, ownership, and compliance details, subject to the privacy rules the owner or shop has set.
Outcomes
- Smoother border crossings and inspections through clear, consistent documentation.
- Better collaboration between musicians, luthiers, and shops with shared, structured records.
- Greater confidence for buyers and insurers through traceable provenance and service history.