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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.

Restalls Ltd violins in cabiinetAll our Violins are carefully set up and adjusted in our workshop.

 

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.


violinModel V3

A 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 is fitted with Dominant or Corelli Crystal strings. Suitable for around Grade 6 level

 

Suitable for around Grade 6 level.
Available 4/4, 3/4 & 1/2 sizes

Price £495


violinModel 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 £875 and £975


violinModel VCW120

This 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 £1,270


violinModel VCW130

The 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 £2,035


violinModel 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 £3,390


violin by Elspeth RoweViolins by Elspeth Rowe

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

Price £3500


violin by Elspeth RoweViolins by Carolin Strohmer, Nurnberg.

Carolyn is a young maker from a very long established instrument making family in Germany. Her instruments are attractively varnished to imitate age and sound very good.

Usually Amati model

Price £4,300


violin by Martin RestallViolins 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.

 


violin by Elspeth RoweMSC 1100

French Violin of the Pierray School c1740

Price £15,000


violin by Elspeth RoweMS1088

Italian Violin c1800

Price £16,250


violin by Elspeth RoweMS1105

English Violin by Richard Tobin London c1830

Price £22,500


violinMS870

Violin of French make c1900

£1600


violinNS643

Violin of French make c1800

£1,750


violinMS776

Violin of German make c1900

£860


violinMS1015

Violin of German make c1880 Neuner School

Price £2,100


violinMSC980

Violin of French make labelled Jules Dubois 1937

Price £3,000


violinMS758

Violin of Mittenwald make c1770 Klotz school

Price £4,500


violinMS1063

Violin of English make by George Pine c1920

Price £4,900


violinMS1049

Violin of English make by Wilkinson c1930

Price £6,000


violinMS822

Violin of English make by Dearlove & Fryer, Leeds 1838

Price £4,000


violinMS929

Violin of Flemish make c1750

Price £9,800


violinMS510

Violin of English make by T Kennedy c1820

Price £14,000