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
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
KENSINGTON CHIMES MUSIC
The Kensington Chimes Music Shop is located 2 minutes walk from South Kensington underground station in the heart of London’s museum district, and close to the Royal Coll
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
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
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
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
CHRIS JOHNSON
Chris Johnson is an English violin maker who specialises in making individual instruments.
His work includes modern, classical and baroque forms, as well as exact copies of particular in
STEFANO GIBERTONI
I was born in Milan in 1967. From a musical family, I started playing the violin at the age of 7. My interest spread then to making and in 1987 I enrolled at the Civica Scuola di Liu
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
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
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
