Projects
I’m blessed in that my work is prized by some of the UK’s top orchestral and chamber musicians.
Commission for a 1695 Ruggieri model cello for london philharmonic orchestra extra player and Hamilton: an american musical deputy, iain ward
- One-piece back
- Tailored to suit the player
- Set-up for projection



guadagnini model commission for pei-jee ng, co-principal of the london philharmonic orchestra
- Current Commission
- At the research stage
- Follow my progress

The “Simpson” Guadagnini from 1777. Currently at the design stage still with the new commission but I love the dimensions of this instrument.

Commission your own instrument
Restoration on an 1860 honore derazey
- Matching the varnish
- Stripping the damaged areas
- Full set-up
- Cutting a new bridge
- Repairing a developing base bar crack
- Resealing the ribs at the bottom


Spot of the old magic sauce and hey presto marks be gone

Repair work on 1928 Giuseppe Pedrazzini violin
Rowan’s stunning example of a Pedrazzini violin was in need of some tender love and care after he took the corner off when he caught it with his bow. It’s a surprisingly common occurence and one which I was more than happy to put right.
- Rebuilding the corner
- Replicating the grain
- Matching varnishes
- Redoing the set-up
Repair work on 1928 Giuseppe Pedrazzini violin
- Rebuilding the corner
- Replicating the grain
- Matching varnishes
- Redoing the set-up
Rowan’s stunning example of a Pedrazzini violin was in need of some tender love and care after he took the corner off when he caught it with his bow. It’s a surprisingly common occurence and one which I was more than happy to put right.


During the job, I came across the original colour of the violin on the one spot. The original varnish was a deeper red ochre but as the sun-bleached the varnish over time it settled into its present colour. I had to mix a varnish which when it dried would tie in nicely but it’s amazing to see the power of the sun.

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54 Fosse Road, Farndon, Nottinghamshire NG24 4ST
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