Simon Straub

Simon Straub (1662 - 1730) was a German violinmaker and luthier. He was born in Friedenweiler and spent most of his life in Titisee-Neustadt.

Simon Straub is considered one of the most significant violinmakers of the Alemannische Schule (Alemannic school) in Black Forest. He was a member of the Straub-Dynasty, a family of luthiers for 9 generations.