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
MATTHEW COLTMAN
Matthew Coltman trained at the Newark School of Violin Making and after graduating in 1977 he joined the world famous firm of W. E. Hill & Sons where he acquired his skills as a bo
ADRIAN VICKERS, MAKER AND REPAIRER OF FINE DOUBLE BASSES
Adrian Vickers has been making and repairing double basses since 1997 when he repaired his first instrument under the instruction of John Bedin
TUNNICLIFFE BOWS
Violin, viola, cello and double bass bows
All bows are hand made to order by Brian Tunnicliffe in his workshop at Templecombe in Somerset, England.
Current commissions
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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
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
Hill and Company is one of Hertfordshire’s leading dealers, repairers and restorers of violins, violas, cellos and bows. We are the third generation of a proven family business and have been in
BOB GRUMMITT
Are you looking for a bow rehairer, with years of experience, in Surrey?
Specialising in stringed instrument restoring and bow rehairing. Bob Grummitt musical instrument maker and repaire
MARTYN J BAILEY LUTHIER LTD
Martyn Bailey has over 43 years experience in the violin family restoration trade. He served his apprenticeship as a violin repairer/restorer at J P Guivier & Co Ltd Vi
