Restalls Ltd Violins

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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.

Restalls Ltd violins in cabinet

New violins (Instrument only)

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 VG1

This shows the excellent value of modern Chinese work. It is antique finished and superb value for money. We further refine fittings and set up in our workshop. It is fitted with Corelli Crystal strings.

Suitable for around Grade 5-6 level.

Available 4/4, 3/4 & 1/2 sizes

Price £575

Model JR1

A violin hand made in Beijing, varnished to our specification, excellent value and a good sound.
Corelli Crystal strings.

Suitable for around Grade 7 level.

Price £695

Model JR2

A violin hand made in Beijing, antique varnished to our specification, looks like an old violin, super value and tone.
Corelli Crystal strings.

Suitable for around Grade 7 level.

Price £850

Model VG2

Hand made in China, 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 Corelli Crystal strings. These violins are better than any we have previously been able to buy at this price.

Suitable for around Grade 7 plus.

Price £995

Model VCG10 and VCG11

Hand made 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 £995 and £1200

Model VCW120

This completely German made instrument from the Workshop of Clement & Weise in Bubenreuth , is available in Stradivari or Guarneri models. The varnish is antique finished so as to have the appearance of an old instrument. 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 £1,295

Jay Haide Violin

Fully set up in our workshop
Wittner tailpiece tuner
Evah Pirazzi strings

Suitable for grade 8 plus

Price £1,530

Restelli Bravura

A violin from our own range of specially selected instruments. Beautifully hand made to a very high standard in a respected Beijing workshop. Very convincing antiqued varnish and a fine sound. Bergonzi model. Evah Pirazzi strings.

Suitable for around Grade 8 level.

Price £2,100

Restelli Grandezza

An individually made violin from Mr Chang's workshop in Beijing. Personally selected by us in his workshop. Copy of Guarneri, hand applied antiqued oil varnish. Superb quality. Excellent strong sound. Evah Pirazzi strings.

Suitable for advanced amateur / early music college use.

Price £3,250

Model VCW140

This 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 £3,455

Violins by Elspeth Rowe

Elspeth Rowe is a very experienced maker. Her instruments are beautifully made and tonally excellent.

Price £4000

Violins by Martin Restall

Time 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

Older Violins

We keep an extensive range of older Violins from around £850 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 £2,000.