Philip Smith is a traditional hand maker of stringed instruments and their bows. A master of refined artistry and exquisite tones from his superbly crafted bows and instruments. One of Australia’
Adele Beardsmore is an English violin maker and repairer who graduated from the Newark School of Violin Making in 1987 and was awarded the Ralph Oakden Cup for outstanding achievement. She worked in E
At the age of nine, Brenton fell in love with the violin and has played violin & viola ever since, exploring mainly the chamber music and solo repertoire.
In 1986 Brenton established The Violineri
Over the years, we have sought out string instruments that represent both good quality and value for money. We travel overseas regularly to thoroughly examine and test the latest products from around
When preparing mail orders, every ordered string instrument is hand-picked by Dietrich Lasa, the founder and Director of Animato Strings. He is a professional string player with 40 years experience as
The Australian Violin Makers Association was founded in 2008 to promote a standard of excellence in craftsmanship and ethical behaviour that would instil confidence and trust within the musical commun
