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
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
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
FLORIAN LEONHARD FINE VIOLINS LLP
Florian Leonhard has dedicated his life to studying, restoring and making violins. He has established a career out of his love of fine instruments and has continued t
Born and brought up in France, my interest in stringed instruments began with viola lessons at the Lyon conservatoire. Playing has always been really important to me. I play quartets weekly. This give
Being a professional musician and playing alongside other players enables me to play my bows myself to feel and hear how they work, but also to see them under other fingers, and receive feedback from
BRIDGEWOOD & NEITZERT LTD
Vivace Violin has been set up by a team of highly experienced makers, restorers and players with the aim of supplying high quality fine instruments, bows and accessories
YANN BESSON VIOLINS
Yann Besson, a French national, born in 1976, started his apprenticeship as a violin and viola maker at the French National Violin Making School of Mirecourt in 1991. After graduat
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.
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
ADRIAN VICKERS, MAKER AND REPAIRER OF FINE DOUBLE BASSES
Adrian Vickers has been making and repairing double basses since 1997 when he repaired his first instrument under the instruction of John Bedin
WATERS VIOLINS
At Waters Violins we’ve been breathing new life into violins, violas, cellos and bows for over 30 years, and we still get the same thrill and sense of pride when we see another restor