I believe that every violinist should have access to a great sounding instrument capable of expressing the passion within them at an affordable price.
It is my mission to bring instruments capabl
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
FUNKYVIOLINS
Our violin music has been written by violinists for violinists. We have beginners, intermediate and advance level music suitable for all stages of development. The tunes have been written
COLIN CROSS AT DEAL VIOLINS
Colin Cross graduated from the Newark School of Violin Making, with a Distinction, in 1989 and, since then, has worked extensively as a restorer, repairer and maker of fine
Traditionally hand crafted violins, violas and cellos by Peter Dodge.
An extensive range of beautifully hand crafted instruments made by traditional methods.
All have the sound qualities and p
CHRIS LILLEY
“The Luthier does not create a work of art, he creates brushes and paint, the air is the canvas, the musician the artist. My instruments are the tools of musical endeavor, my desire
BEECHER ACOUSTICS LTD
Established since 1972, Jonathan Beecher originally started the business in an 18 foot square Oxfordshire room containing a grand piano and a small performance area for the teach
CAMBRIDGE STRINGS
Cambridge Strings is a specialist stringed instrument store with over 35 years’ experience in music retail, offering a high quality service and competitive pricing to all music
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
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
AYRES VIOLINS
Paul Ayres is a long-established and highly respected craftsman with over forty years of professional experience. A Yorkshireman, he began his training in violin-making, restoration and
Based in Beverley, East Yorkshire, Peter Hall Violins provides a quality service to student, amateur and professional players.
Peter has been a stringed instrument maker and repairer for over 20 years
