0161 972 0839 helen@helenviolinmaker.com

Helen Violin Maker

modern violin maker

Currently available

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.

Instruments for sale

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.

VIOLAS

16 5/8 inch (42.3cm) viola 2011

I’m offering this viola on resale at £9000. 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; he powerful, projecting sound is rich and sonorous.

 

 

Instruments for rental

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.

Three-quarter size violin 2012
This has been a much-loved violin, seeing a number of good players on their way. The YouTube video below shows it with its first player, Georgina Bloomfield. It’s now available to rent at £36 per month. Please contact me if you’d like to see it.