TIMOTHY BATCHELAR
Timothy Batchelar was trained by William Luff and Pat Naismith in the Department of Music Technology at the old London College of Furniture. In his second year he won the Violin Maki
The Sound of Violins is run by Marco Matathia who has over 44 years experience in the violin business. Marco is a trusted violinist and seller who has been selling musical instruments to professiona
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
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
WATERS VIOLINS
At Waters Violins we’ve been breathing new life into violins, violas, cellos and bows for over 30 years, and we still get the same thrill and sense of pride when we see another restor
MARK JENNINGS
On leaving school at 18 Mark studied Musical Instrument Technology at Merton College, London, graduating with distinction. He then went on to the internationally renowned Newark School o
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
TURNER VIOLINS
Welcome to the website of Turner Violins, one of the largest violin shops in the UK, specialising in fine old violins, violas, cellos, double basses and their bows, as well as a wide se
MARTIN RESTALL
The business was first established by Martin Restall as Portsmouth Violin Centre in 1979. Demand for instruments grew quickly and the workshop was always busy with customers repair work
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
Gennaro’s cellos are much sought-after concert instruments, this fine example having been made in Naples around 1750. The “bear’s claw” figure of the table and lustrous Neapoli
