Stephen Thomson studied musical instrument making and repair at Merton College, Morden from 1994-6 after training in engineering. Although initially interested in guitar making, it was during the cour
BRIDGEWOOD & NEITZERT LTD
Vivace Violin has been set up by a team of highly experienced makers, restorers and players with the aim of supplying high quality fine instruments, bows and accessories
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
BRIAN COHEN
The instruments I make are constructed in the classical Italian style, using the traditional methods of that period. Each instrument is made entirely by hand, using the finest quality aged
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
THE CONTRABASS SHOPPE LTD
In addition to being recognised as the ‘Numero Uno’ for professional quality double basses in the UK, “The Contrabass Shoppe” has gained an enviable g
JOHN DILWORTH
My first experience as an instrument maker was as an apprentice to the Breton harp-maker Gildas Jaffrenou. From his workshop I went on to Newark Technical College, where I initially stud
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
J P GUIVIER & CO LTD
J P Guivier & Co is one of Britain’s foremost violin dealers and restorers, although the founder, a Frenchman named Jean Prosper Guivier, originally established the comp
HARTS VIOLINS
We are a small local outlet specializing in Violins. Established in Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire; mid-way between Bournemouth and Southampton.
We buy and sell old, antique Violins. Simple re
JAMES HAWKINS VIOLINS
James Hawkins has been restoring violins to a very high standard for over 20 years, carrying out work for many great companies, major London auction houses and musicians, includi
M AND J HEALEY VIOLINS
Malcolm’s love of Classical music was kindled at school, where he took up the piano trumpet and Double Bass.
Malcolm’s early career was spent as a professional music
