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.
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.
Violin based on Paolo Maggini
At present I have one of my earlier violins available for resale. It’s based on an original violin by the 17th century maker from Brescia, Northern Italy, Paolo Maggini, which I was lucky to be able to measure. It has a quality of sound that combines warmth and brightness, and it’s even and responsive. The rich golden varnish has matured and worn to a lovely depth of colour. Its original owner bought it when she was a student at Chetham’s School of Music and it saw her through her time at the Royal Northern College of Music, but a busy life subsequently has left her little time to play, so reluctantly she parted with the violin. The violin is priced at £6500. Alternatively it is available for rental at £60 per month.
Cello based on G B Ruggieri c.1685
I made this cello in 2014, and it was bought by a student at the Royal Northern College of Music who had now decided reluctantly to part with it. This has been one of my most successful cello models, which I’ve made throughout my career since I had the opportunity to measure the original, which belongs to the cellist David Strange, the former head of strings at the Royal Academy of Music. This cello has a wonderful warm and expressive sound. It’s in excellent condition, and for sale at £17,000.
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.
16 inch (40.5cm) viola 1982
I made this viola early in my career, and repurchased it when its original owner wished to sell it, as it’s a convenient size. It’s proved a useful viola which has been hired by several players in recent years, including an undergraduate student at the Royal Northern College of Music who used it for her final recital. The sound is even, warm and powerful. It’s available for rental at £60 per month.
September 2017 I've made these violas regularly over the years. I came up with the design as a … Read More...
