I was born in Germany into a musical family, started music lessons at age four and took up the cello when I was ten. I soon became interested in the mystery of instrument construction and, after makin
I began making instruments in 1974 at age 16. In 1983 I graduated from the Violin Making School of America in Salt Lake City after completing four years of study.
As a further step toward establishing
Matt Wehling first began bow work in 1991, inspired by watching a repairman take the top off his violin. Like many of his American contemporaries, his first studies were at week-long summer courses wi
Fein Stringed Instruments has served professionals and students since 1982 with superior service and a fine selection of Violins, Violas, and Cellos. We are a string instrument shop that specializes i
Tracing its lineage back to the very first carbon fiber part ever produced, CodaBow is recognized worldwide as the pioneer of the modern bow. The combined expertise of a composite scientist, aerospace
Claire Givens Violins has been serving the needs of string players locally, nationally and internationally for over 20 years. We sell fine violins, violas, cellos and their bows and accessories. Our w
In addition to the violins, violas, and cellos that I make myself, I always have an apprentice or two making instruments that sell in a lower price range than my instruments. These apprentice instrume
All Daniel Arlig violins are made entirely by me, using traditional tools and methods, while benefiting from the information and knowledge of centuries of violin making, available now more than ever.�
John Waddle graduated from the Violin Making School of America in 1981, where his instructors included Peter Prier, Paul Hart, Jeff Robinson and Chris DeGroot. He then worked in Peter Prier’s vi
All instruments, regardless of price, are professionally reconditioned and set-up with the same care. We maintain a large selection in all price ranges under $15,000. Home trials are available, al
PETER BINGEN started as a professional woodworker/cabinetmaker with a passion for the violin. He apprenticed at The Violin Shop of Santa Fe in 2001, which eventually led to enrollment at the North Ben
Andrew Dipper Restorations has been in the business of restoring, conserving and building historic musical instruments for over 45 years. Originally founded in London, the Dipper workshop relocated to