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
OLD VIOLIN WORKSHOP
The Old Violin Workshop in Hampton Hill, Middlesex supplies a wide range of violins, violas and cellos, including instruments for children starting to learn music right through to
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
BEAREANDSON LIMITED
We are now based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, and have been trading in one form or another for over 150 years.
Throughout this time we have primarily been wholesalers of an extensiv
RODERICK R WARD
Rod Ward has been hand making Violins, Violas and Cellos in the traditional Italian style since 1976, using only the finest materials, methods and tools. Rod’s award winning inst
THOMAS & GEORGE MARTIN VIOLIN MAKERS
At Thomas and George Martin Violin Makers we are a family run business based in Oxfordshire. Together we are a father and son team that offers everything you n
TIM BAKER
The British Violin Making Association, formed in 1995, is one of the foremost violin making associations in the world, with about 500 members based both in the UK and abroad.
Our aims are to
PAUL BALMER VIOLINS
My main aim is to take the time and care to help my customers, whether amateurs, serious students or professional players, to find the best instrument and bow to suit their needs.
WILLIAM JOHN
William John was born in London in 1961. In 1977 he started working at Ealing Strings, one of Europe`s largest workshops. Working alongside Paul Ayres and Thomas Pilar from the famous Boh
PETER VEL FINE STRING INSTRUMENTS
Peter Vel is a musician of many years standing in London as a cellist, gambist and teacher.
He has recently left his position as a long standing member of the Royal P
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
THWAITES FINE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
Thwaites are a long established family run business and our aim has always been to encourage, nurture and inspire musicians whilst providing value for money. We reco