Explore the possibilities of your sound.
Made with precision.
Handcrafted to perfection.
Maker and restorer of fine stringed instruments.
What I do
Violin, Viola and Cello Commissions, Repairs, Valuations
Commission Your Instrument
Specialising in producing the highest quality string instruments, I love to work to a client’s specifications. It’s most important that your instrument suits your playing style and career. Get in touch to chat about what I can offer you.
Restoration & Repair
I’ve always felt incredibly privileged to be able to work on instruments by some of the most prestigious makers in history. For me, it’s a process of forensic intensity. I take great joy in repairing instruments with modern techniques that centre around preservation of original material.
Valuations
Whether you’re a musician looking for an up to date valuation on the value of your instrument for insurance purposes or you happen to have found the mythical ‘Strad in the attic’, I regularly offer valuations on current market value.
measure twice, carve once
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measure twice, carve once
It all starts with a chat. Fill out the form
Or give me a call: +447703048042
I will only use the information entered above for the purposes of dealing with your enquiry. For more information on my Privacy Policy click here
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I am beyond happy with my beautiful 1695 Ruggieri model cello by J F Wright. John documented the whole process from when we went to select the wood to the finished instrument. It was like watching my baby grow.
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Experience
A MUSICIAN’S OUTLOOK
I started out in music as a violinist and before the waiting list began to pile up, I earned my crust as a performer.I’m convinced the part of me that knows how to draw a bow on the string, is that part of me that feels the resistance of a tool carving through wood.
I love playing but I’ve also always loved finding out how things work and how they are put together. I remember as an eight-year-old boy, getting my first violin on loan from school. I brought it home and took it to pieces before realising I’d have to put it back together! I very nearly got away with it, save for the fact I’d put the bridge on back to front…
so why go with me?
I’m a fastidious individual. I like detail. A trait which initially led me to make the move from performer to maker. I love the nuance that altering a thickness here or an angle there can create in an instrument. If you’re lucky enough to meet my mother, she will tell you I’ve enjoyed experimenting with science since before it was reasonably safe to do so.
As an adult, the urge to experiment is bourne out in some of the antiquing techniques that I love to play around with. As a violinist, I know that buying an instrument is more than choosing a tool, it’s choosing a companion.
I work exclusively with the finest quality materials
My instruments are played in London orchestras
Value for money
I like to talk. Give me a call to start planning your instrument’s journey.
+447703048042
Office Location
54 Fosse Road, Farndon, Nottinghamshire NG24 4ST
Open Hours
Mon – Sat: 9am – 8pm