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.

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 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

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 £875 and £975

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 £1,270

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 £2,035

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 £3,390

Violins by Elspeth Rowe

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

Price £3500

Violins 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

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.