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
I studied violinmaking at the Geigenbaufachschule Mittenwald. From there I went on to work in various Violinshops, in Chicago at Michael Becker’s and Kenneth Stein’s. After a year in Tobias Festlâ
DK Strings, originally founded in Kent, now has an exciting, new workshop in Reepham, Norfolk, which opened early in 2014, providing the county with a professional and quality service at affordable pr
Dating from the end of the seventeenth century, our shop is arranged over four floors encompassing a workshop, two rooms designated for customers to view and try out instruments and bows, and an instr
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
We are a warm, welcoming and friendly environment, staffed by professional musicians, teachers and skilled craftsmen.
We stock an exceptional range of old and new quality instruments to suit all level
CENTURION VIOLINS
Centurion Violins was set up in 1993 to offer a very different kind of personal service in the trade of fine instruments and bows of the violin family available to both musicians and
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
NOWAK VIOLINS
German born Steffen Nowak studied at the “Welsh School of Violin Making” from where he graduated with merit.
A professional Violin, Viola and Cello maker in Bristol since 198
PETER VEL FINE STRING INSTRUMENTS
Peter Vel is a musician of many years standing in London as a cellist, gambist and teacher.
He has recently left his position as a long standing member of the Royal P
Established since 1997 at Ayr. You’ll be made very welcome at my workshop for violin repairs, advice on set ups and insurance valuations. I have violins and bows of all sizes for sale. I also su
Roger Claridge has been repairing and selling good quality violins, violas, cellos, bows and accessories for over 35 years.
Roger will always offer you his honest, expert opinion to ensure you are com