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
We are situated on the Market Hill in the historic town of Woodbridge. The building dates back to the 16th century and inside is a warren of rooms filled with stringed instruments. We have music rooms
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
As an instrument maker, I know that musicians are looking for particular qualities in an instrument. Beyond the fundamental attributes which show that an instrument works properly and is comfortable t
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
It has been set up for ensembles of friends, with violinists or other string players. Other acoustic groups are also included.
It is mediation with short lines between musicians and customer: fast, e
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
TIMOTHY BATCHELAR
Timothy Batchelar was trained by William Luff and Pat Naismith in the Department of Music Technology at the old London College of Furniture. In his second year he won the Violin Maki
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
THOMAS & GEORGE MARTIN VIOLIN MAKERS
At Thomas and George Martin Violin Makers we are a family run business based in Oxfordshire. Together we are a father and son team that offers everything you n
