A graduate from the internationally recognised Newark School of Violin Making with a first-class honours degree. Niam realised his passion for old violins and making at the age of 13; this is when he
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
OXFORD VIOLINS
Oxford Violins was established in 1983 by Michael Kearns, Mark Yakoushkin and Bruno Guastalla in the City of Oxford, renowned for its musical life.
The way we work reflects our curiosit
Laudería Paxchè is a company specialized in the design, manufacture, marketing, repair, maintenance, restoration and consultancy of stringed musical instruments. We have been formed with the ai
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
One of the things we pride ourselves on is the expertise, skill, and passion every member of our team beholds. With years of experience in the instrument industry between us, you can be sure you are i
Poole Violins was started by violin maker and repairer Mark O’Brien in 2010.
Mark grew up in the Poole and Bournemouth area around the violin, both his parents being professional violinists. He
PRO ARTE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
We have a large range of newly made instruments. Most of these instruments are made in our own workshops. All of our instruments are made by hand by experienced craftsmen
In my experience, those who take up lutherie are generally either players or woodworkers willing to embrace intransigent, even belligerent, materials. I fall into both categories, because I began lear
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
We have a selection of instruments handmade in our workshop available to try in our beautiful playing room.
Every instrument we make is an original and can be taken on trial for one week to make sure
Sarah Beaton graduated from the
highly acclaimed, internationally recognised, Newark School of violin making in 1987.
After completing a three year course in the making of violins, violas and cellos a
