YANN BESSON VIOLINS
Yann Besson, a French national, born in 1976, started his apprenticeship as a violin and viola maker at the French National Violin Making School of Mirecourt in 1991. After graduat
WILLIAM JOHN
William John was born in London in 1961. In 1977 he started working at Ealing Strings, one of Europe`s largest workshops. Working alongside Paul Ayres and Thomas Pilar from the famous Boh
WATERS VIOLINS
At Waters Violins we’ve been breathing new life into violins, violas, cellos and bows for over 30 years, and we still get the same thrill and sense of pride when we see another restor
VINCENT PURCELL
Combining 26 years experience in violin-making and restoring, we are able to offer violins for sale of good quality which are well set-up and in great condition. Good sound quality is
Gennaro’s cellos are much sought-after concert instruments, this fine example having been made in Naples around 1750. The “bear’s claw” figure of the table and lustrous Neapoli
TIM BAKER
The British Violin Making Association, formed in 1995, is one of the foremost violin making associations in the world, with about 500 members based both in the UK and abroad.
Our aims are to
THWAITES FINE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
Thwaites are a long established family run business and our aim has always been to encourage, nurture and inspire musicians whilst providing value for money. We reco
The Sound of Violins is run by Marco Matathia who has over 44 years experience in the violin business. Marco is a trusted violinist and seller who has been selling musical instruments to professiona
Providing players with Instruments for over two decades. A trusted reputable seller and restorer serving London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire.
The Sound of Violins caters for all a
THE CONTRABASS SHOPPE LTD
In addition to being recognised as the ‘Numero Uno’ for professional quality double basses in the UK, “The Contrabass Shoppe” has gained an enviable g
Stephen Thomson studied musical instrument making and repair at Merton College, Morden from 1994-6 after training in engineering. Although initially interested in guitar making, it was during the cour
Dating from the end of the seventeenth century, our shop is arranged over four floors encompassing a workshop, two rooms designated for customers to view and try out instruments and bows, and an instr
