Founded in 1892, J & A Beare is widely regarded as the pre-eminent business in the field of fine antique stringed instruments and bows. Supported by Beare’s unrivalled team of specialists, many
PAUL BALMER VIOLINS
My main aim is to take the time and care to help my customers, whether amateurs, serious students or professional players, to find the best instrument and bow to suit their needs.
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
BISHOP INSTRUMENTS AND BOWS
After establishing Bishops in 2004 we have now relocated to 2 Hinde Street, a fantastic location in central London with 2 large showrooms enabling visitors to try instrumen
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
BRIDGEWOOD & NEITZERT LTD
Vivace Violin has been set up by a team of highly experienced makers, restorers and players with the aim of supplying high quality fine instruments, bows and accessories
BRIAN COHEN
The instruments I make are constructed in the classical Italian style, using the traditional methods of that period. Each instrument is made entirely by hand, using the finest quality aged
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
JOHN DILWORTH
My first experience as an instrument maker was as an apprentice to the Breton harp-maker Gildas Jaffrenou. From his workshop I went on to Newark Technical College, where I initially stud
BOB GRUMMITT
Are you looking for a bow rehairer, with years of experience, in Surrey?
Specialising in stringed instrument restoring and bow rehairing. Bob Grummitt musical instrument maker and repaire
J P GUIVIER & CO LTD
J P Guivier & Co is one of Britain’s foremost violin dealers and restorers, although the founder, a Frenchman named Jean Prosper Guivier, originally established the comp
HARTS VIOLINS
We are a small local outlet specializing in Violins. Established in Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire; mid-way between Bournemouth and Southampton.
We buy and sell old, antique Violins. Simple re
