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.

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

Violin Outfits (Instrument, Case and Bow)

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 VOF1

Our 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 VOF3

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 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

New Violins (Instrument only)

Model VCG10 and VCG11

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 £725 and £825

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 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 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 £1,942

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 £3,206

Violins by Elspeth Rowe

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

Price £3500

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

Baroque Violins

These 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

Older Violins

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.