Katrin Gabriel has been a violin maker and restorer for over 35 years. During that time she has had the privilege of working on many very fine antique instruments. Transforming these instruments back
I studied violinmaking at the Geigenbaufachschule Mittenwald. From there I went on to work in various Violinshops, in Chicago at Michael Becker’s and Kenneth Stein’s. After a year in Tobias Festlâ
DK Strings, originally founded in Kent, now has an exciting, new workshop in Reepham, Norfolk, which opened early in 2014, providing the county with a professional and quality service at affordable pr
Dating from the end of the seventeenth century, our shop is arranged over four floors encompassing a workshop, two rooms designated for customers to view and try out instruments and bows, and an instr
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
Founded in 1892, J & A Beare is widely regarded as the pre-eminent business in the field of fine antique stringed instruments and bows. Supported by Beare’s unrivalled team of specialists, many
JOHN COCKBURN
I was taught violin making by Neil Értz, and have been building instruments for advanced students and professional players since 2005. My instruments are based on classical Italian mode
JAMES HAWKINS VIOLINS
James Hawkins has been restoring violins to a very high standard for over 20 years, carrying out work for many great companies, major London auction houses and musicians, includi
ANTHONY PERRY
To commission a violin or viola from my current range, no deposit is required, and there is no obligation if you are not entirely happy with the instrument.
Examples of my violins and vi
VIVA VIOLINS
Viva Violins takes care of all your stringed instrument needs, from creating a beautiful handmade instrument to supplying a set of strings.Our passion is to provide high quality instrumen
I am a maker of fine Violins, Violas and Cellos. My new instruments are handmade from attractive seasoned timber in my Bristol based workshop.  I make them for professional musicians and students
BRIAN COHEN
The instruments I make are constructed in the classical Italian style, using the traditional methods of that period. Each instrument is made entirely by hand, using the finest quality aged
