modern violin maker
These days, much of my work is made to commission, and I also sometimes have instruments available from stock, as well as occasionally earlier instruments on resale. Find out more about current work at work in progress.
I can send violins and violas by courier company either in the UK or abroad.
Please contact me if you’re interested in a resale instrument or rental; there may be something coming available soon.
My instruments at the moment are mostly made to commission, though from time to time I offer earlier instruments for resale. If you’d like to know if anything suitable is coming up, please get in touch.
16 5/8 inch (42.3cm) viola 2011
I’m offering this viola on resale. It has seen professional use since I made it with a member of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, who has now decided to move on to a different instrument. She writes about the viola:
I have had a wonderful ten years of playing with that instrument and I often received compliments on how great it sounds. Other viola players who tried it were astonished at how easy it is to make a big resonant sound. The viola really has been a huge part of my identity as a musician and we’ve been through a lot together, thank you! I hope it finds a happy home to continue its musical journey!
I’ve checked it over thoroughly and given it a new setup. It’s working extremely well; the powerful, projecting sound is rich and sonorous.
If you are interested in the possibility of hiring an instrument and don’t see what you want below, please do contact me, as it’s possible that a suitable instrument may come up in the near future as hire periods come to an end. I often have ex-rental violas available for sale; if you are interested, please contact me for details.
For details of how the rental scheme works, visit this page of my site.
14 1/4 inch viola 2008
This viola has been in almost constant use since I made it and has been a stepping stone on the musical journeys of several young players. The most recent one has just moved up to one of my 15 inch two-cornered violas. This viola has a rich and warm sound and easy response.
It’s available to rent, please click for prices, terms and conditions.
3 1/4 inch viola 2016
This is a lovely sounding little viola, easy to play and responsive. It feels just the same as a three-quarter size violin and so is perfect for a young viola player. Unusually, the back is from poplar which helps lend it a warm and soulful sound. It was used from new by a pupil at Chetham’s School of Music, who has now outgrown it and moved to the next size up. It’s available to rent, please click for prices, terms and conditions.. You can see and hear it on this video.
I had the chance to measure this violin several years ago. It was then in the collection of the … Read More...
