MAKIISHIZUKA
Serge was fascinated by violinmaking at a very young age. So in 1965, after high school, he leaves for the prestigious Mittenwald school of violinmaking. He graduates after 4 years. There
The Frenchman François Tourte (1748–1835) is for bow makers what Stradivarius is for violin makers. He laid down the standard for the modern bow and was the first to use Pernambuco wood, which give
PASCAL GILIS – LUTHIER
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN INSTRUMENT, IF YOU WANT TO TRY OUT NEW SOUNDS, WE WILL WELCOME YOU AND HELP YOU TO FIND IT.
DO YOU FEEL THAT YOUR INSTRUMENT HAS LOST ITS SOUND O
She grew up in a family of musicians, played the cello since childhood, is professionally trained and has more than twenty years experience: this explains both the demand and the appreciation for Kath
JOHANNES JACOBS
“Violinmaking in all its aspects is a pleasure to do”
There is a constant current of ideas between my customers and me which evolve my making and design.
In my view a beaut
Contrada Musica is a company with ambition. Craftsmanship and personal attention characterize our daily actions. This applies both when building new violins and cellos and in the repair and restoratio
Philipp Augustin was very young when he discovered his love for the violin. He began to play the violin at the age of four, and enjoyed his first taste of success at the German music competition for c
SASKIA SCHOUTEN VIOOLBOUW
Welcome to Saskia Schouten’s webpage, maker of violins, violas and cellos.
Next to making violins, violas and cellos, she also has been performing reparations, restorations
Gijsbert was trained in the U.K. at the Newark school of violin making, and got his degree in 1991. During his school period he acquired work experience with Chaudiere in Montpellier and Kagi in Berli
Luthier Katrien Vandermeersch
As a luthier, I use my 30 years of craftmanship in favor of the musician. Therefore, I first listen, watch, and learn from the artist. From there I create an instrument
Joris Wouters, LA CORDA
La Corda is the studio of Joris Wouters, specialized in the construction and restoration of string instruments.
Knowledge, intuition, openness of mind, patience and precision a
I have been making fine violins for twenty-five years. In the tradition of the ancient masters. Each of my instruments is completely unique.
Excellent quality of materials, exact proportions and the
