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
Dealers, restorers and makers of fine new and reproduction instruments. We specialise in the sale, repair and restoration of violins, violas and cellos.
The Violin Shop is that rarest of things these
Katrin Gabriel has been a violin maker and restorer for over 35 years. During that time she has had the privilege of working on many very fine antique instruments. Transforming these instruments back
RODERICK R WARD
Rod Ward has been hand making Violins, Violas and Cellos in the traditional Italian style since 1976, using only the finest materials, methods and tools. Rod’s award winning inst
Sarah Beaton graduated from the
highly acclaimed, internationally recognised, Newark School of violin making in 1987.
After completing a three year course in the making of violins, violas and cellos a
One of the things we pride ourselves on is the expertise, skill, and passion every member of our team beholds. With years of experience in the instrument industry between us, you can be sure you are i
AITCHISON & MNATZAGANIAN
Robin Aitchison and Sarah Mnatzaganian offer a specialist service to cellists throughout the world. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional support
MARC SOUBEYRAN
I was born in France and grew up in Lyon, where it’s fair to say that my passion for music and musical instruments began. However, it was not until I served my apprenticeship at t
At UK Violins, we pride ourselves in offering our customers good, honest, trustworthy, personal advice. Whether it’s regarding the purchase, repair, restoration, or the valuation of an instrum
We have a selection of instruments handmade in our workshop available to try in our beautiful playing room.
Every instrument we make is an original and can be taken on trial for one week to make sure
We understand that buying an instrument is a very personal matter.
So we never put our clients under any obligation. Begin with a short consultation and take the opportunity to play one. Then, subject
John Dike studied Violin making at the London College of Furniture in the late 1970’s under Patricia Naismith and Restoration under Harold Herne. He then worked for various retailers while establis
