Ron Forrester: I handcraft violin, viola and cello bows in the French tradition. Using only traditional tools and methods, I work closely with each player to create a bow that will allow them to achie
English studio musician John Pearse first began researching into music string manufacture in the mid-sixties. The first person, ever, to teach guitar on television – his BBC lessons have been se
Mount Airy Violins & Bows is dedicated to the craft of bowmaking. Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak sells her own custom-made bows, as well as the fine works of other modern bowmakers.
The instruments from Shan Jiang are made with great craftsmanship and sensitivity. The violins are modeled on 18th century Cremonese masterpieces. Top grade domestic and European wood is used, and wor
Valery Kagansky was born in Kiev, Ukraine. He studied at the Odessa Conservatory of Music, and worked as an apprentice to prominent luthiers in Rome and Cremona, Italy, in the early 80’s. Mr. Ka
Offers exquisite craftsmanship exclusive services including: instrument repair, overhaul or remodeling of classic masterpieces as well as all-new construction of a customized instrument tailored to a
Tarisio is the leading international venue for fine instruments and bows. Launched in 1999, Tarisio revolutionized the market by combining first-class expertise, the efficiency of online bidding, and
We have over 100 instruments in our collection. Try as many as as you like in our elegant showroom, surrounded by my personal collection of historical documents of the greatest string players from Pag
A Member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers since 1985, Andrea Hoffman-Simmel is the first woman ever to win a violin competition in Germany. Her many honors include the Violin Societ
In September 2006, leading scientists and violinmakers brought three great Cremonese violins to an acoustics lab for the first-ever 3D laser vibration scans of violins, plus CT Scans and analysis. Add
Jason Viseltear makes violins, violas, and cellos for both contemporary and period / baroque performance. His atelier in Manhattan since 1995, his first studies were with Robert Young that led to the
Lukas Wronski is a distinguished artist; violin maker, musician and painter. He was born in Poland to a family steeped in artistic traditions from a few centuries. He started playing the violin an ear
