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
Started by Violinist Ariel Lang and Cellist Pedro Silva while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Our mission is to provide musicians with exceptional musical instruments and bows at a f
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
OWEN MORSE-BROWN
Having spent time in my father’s workshop as a child, I began making musical instruments at the age of fifteen. I went on to study with Arthur Robb (lutes) for two years while study
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
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
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
