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
COLIN CROSS AT DEAL VIOLINS
Colin Cross graduated from the Newark School of Violin Making, with a Distinction, in 1989 and, since then, has worked extensively as a restorer, repairer and maker of fine
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
FIDDLE DAEMONS
Fiddledaemons studio is situated in the tranquil Cambridgeshire countryside, we are easy to reach, not far from the A1 and happy to accept visitors by appointment.
Our extensive experie
GALLERY STRINGS
Founded in 1977 by Peter Georgiadis, who had been principal double-bass with many orchestras, Gallery Strings was specifically set up as an instrument dealership for professional music
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
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
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
