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We cannot over emphasize the importance of the correct set up of a Violin. The work must be carried out by an experienced Violin maker in order that the instrument fulfills both its playing and tonal potential.
All our Violins are carefully set up and adjusted in our workshop.
We have selected the following range of Violins from the many available because we believe they represent the best quality and value in each of the price ranges. They are all fitted with solid ebony fingerboards and ebony or rosewood pegs.
Model VOF1Our lowest price Violin Outfit is a good Chinese Violin complete with bow and case. We take a standard Westbury Violin and put it through our workshop, paying particular attention to bridge, soundpost, nut and pegs. We then fit a set of Dominant strings. This Violin is suitable for the beginner, through to the early grades.
Available 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, size (1/8 size to order)
Price £195
Model VOF3A Violin made in China and finished in Germany. This instrument combines the excellent value of modern Chinese work with the quality of finish we expect from Germany. It is antique finished and superb value for money. We further refine fittings and set up in our workshop. It comes with a Chinese bow and Chinese rectangular case and is fitted with Dominant or Corelli Crystal strings.
Suitable for around Grade 6 level.
Available 4/4 and 3/4
Price £575
Model VCG10 and VCG11Made in China and finished in Germany, these Violins are excellent value for money. They have the appearance of an old instrument, being antique finished. They are further refined in our own workshop and fitted with Dominant or Corelli Crystal srings. These Violins are better than any we have previously been able to buy at this price.
Suitable for around Grade 7 level.
Available in two grades with the VCG11 having better selected and more highly figured tonewood. Full size only
Price £725 and £825
Model VCW120This completely German made instrument from the Workshop of Clement & Weise in Bubenreuth , is available in Stradivari or Guarneri models. The varnish is normally antique finished so as to have the appearance of an old instrument, but they are also available with a new finish. Tonally these Violins are excellent. Final set up is in our own workshop. Fitted with Dominant strings.
Suitable for around Grade 8 level.
Available full size only
Price £1,148
Model VCW130The next model from the Clement & Weise range.
Also available in Stradivari and Guarneri models, and
antique finish. Fitted with Dominant strings.
Suitable post grade 8
Available full size only
Price £1,942
Model VCW140This superbly finished Violin from Clement & Weise is made in Stradivari, Guarneri, Bergonzi and Guadagnini models. The deep red/brown antiqued varnish gives the instrument a warm, old feel. Strong tone with good carrying power. Normally fitted with Pirazzi strings.
Suitable advanced amateur/early music college use
Available full size only
Price £3,206
Violins by Elspeth RoweElspeth Rowe is a very experienced maker. Her instruments are beautifully made and tonally excellent.
Price £3500
Violins by Martin RestallTime for making Violins in our workshop is very limited due to the pressure of repair work. However, occasionally instruments are available. These are usually modelled after Guarneri.
Price around £7,000
Baroque ViolinsThese are made in the workshop of Stamitz in Prague and are good, low cost instruments suitable for students or players who wish to use a baroque Violin as a second instrument.
Price £850
We keep an extensive range of older Violins from around £750 to about £30,000.
Currently we have stock of well over 100 instruments. Our stock is constantly changing and only a few examples can be listed below to give a flavour of what we have to offer. In addition to these we have a selection of older small sized Violins. These normally range in price from around £500 to £1,200.
MS776Violin of German make c1900
£860
MS907 Violin of French make c1900Violin of German make c1900
Workshop of J. Thibouville-Lamy
Price £1,600
MS751Violin of French make c1890
Price £2,250
MS822Violin of English make by Dearlove & Fryer, Leeds 1838
Price £4,000
MSC888Violin of English make by Arthur Richardson Devon, 1921
Price £6,000
MS929Violin of Flemish make c1750
Price £9,800
MSC790Violin of English make c1810
Forster workshop
Price £12,000
MS960Violin of Fench make
by H C Silvestre 1875
Price £18,000
MSC601Violin by Johannes Cuypers
The Hague 1793
£20,000