Web Directory

» Andrew Carruthers
   Violinmaker and restorer in the San Francisco Bay area.
   http://www.andrewcarruthers.com

» Anthony Lane Violin Maker
   Handmade violins, violas and cellos; restoration of fine older instruments; consultation and appraisals. Photos and information about maker's instruments, clients and background. (Petaluma, CA)
   http://www.laneviolins.com/

» Anthony Nickolds Violins
   Violin maker, dealer, and restorer. (West Midlands, UK)
   http://www.anthonynickoldsviolins.co.uk/

» Carlo Nicolo Loso
   Maker and dealer of violins, violas, cellos, and basses. (Ottawa, Canada)
   http://www.losoviolins.ca/

» Christophe Landon Rare Violins, Inc.
   Violin maker, bow maker, dealer of Italian instruments and French bows. Offering Stradivarius violins and Guarneri cellos as well as handmade copies. Located in New York City, New York.
   http://www.landon-violins.com/

» David Estrada & Lorena Beverido, Violin Makers
   Cremona-trained makers of violins, violas, cellos and double basses. Photos and contact information in English and Spanish. (Veracruz, Mexico)
   http://www.coatepecviolins.com

» David Tseng Violin
   Handmade violins. Biography, works in progress, information on acoustics, and instruments for sale. (Winnipeg, Canada)
   http://violini.tripod.com

» Fabrizio Portanti
   Maker of violins, violas and cellos. Photos, a brief bio and contact information in Italian and English. (Cremona, Italy)
   http://www.portanti.com/

» Gert Schrijvers - Violin Making
   Maker and restorer of fine violins, cellos, basses and their bows. Adjustments, rentals, accessories, valuations and insurance. In English, French and Dutch. (Hasselt, Begium)
   http://www.belgianviolinshop.com

» Gliga Companies
   Maker of stringed instruments, handmade, professional, and student models. Pictures and descriptions. (Reghin, Romania)
   http://www.gliga.ro/

» Gwyneth Wilbur, Luthier
   Outlines steps used to create violins. Portfolio of instruments and resources for violin makers are included. (Elmsville, New Brunswick, Canada)
   http://www.gwynethwilbur.ca/

» H.Dodel
   Maker of violins and cellos. (Cremona, Italy)
   http://www.dodelviolins.com

» Hans Johannsson
   Includes primers about the violin, sound production, care and maintenance. (Reykjavik, Iceland)
   http://www.centrum.is/hansi/

» Helen Michetschläger
   Maker of violins, violas and cellos, from small-sized violins and violas for children to instruments used by professional musicians worldwide. (Manchester, England)
   http://www.helenviolinmaker.com

» Jacob von der Lippe, Violinmaker
   Maker of violins, violas and cellos, trained in Cremona. (Oslo, Norway)
   http://www.vonderlippe.com

» James Beatley
   String instrument maker. Service details, prices, and contact information. (Dublin, Ireland)
   http://www.beatley.ie

» Jonathan S. Franke
   Maker of violins and violas. Photo gallery, awards, and links. (Monroe, Oregon)
   http://www.violinmaker.homestead.com/violin.html

» Joseph Curtain Studios
   Maker of concert violins and violas. Photos and information about the maker and his instruments. (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
   http://www.josephcurtinstudios.com/

» K.C. Strings Violin Shop
   Violin, viola, cello and contrabass makers. (St. Louis and Springfield Missouri)
   http://www.kcstrings.com/

» King Brown Hand Crafts
   Maker of custom instruments including electric strings.
   http://kingbrown.netfirms.com/

» Luscombe Violins Inc.
   Leif Luscombe is a violin maker and dealer in Canada, with a large on-line catalog of products for violinists and violin makers.
   http://www.violins.ca

» Luthier Patrick Charton
   French Luthier of violins, cellos, violas and double basses. Includes instrument details, maker biography, photos and contact details.
   http://didacool.free.fr/charton/

» Luthier Resources - Leif Louis Luscombe
   Includes 'Violin Making and Restoration Forum', 'Varnish Recipes' and 'Varnish Glossary' pages, along with brief illustrated article about setting soundposts by the violin maker and restorer in Ontario, Canada. Set a Sound Post violin maker and dealer in
   http://www.violins.on.ca/luthier/

» Master Bow Maker - Milan Oubrecht
   (Czech Republic)
   http://www.oubrecht.cz/

» Michael Klein - Violin Maker
   Violin, viola and cello maker in Murphy, Oregon. Background and contact info.
   http://www.kauffmanwood.com/gallery/klein/

» Moroz Violins
   John Paul Moroz, maker of handmade violins, violas and cellos for professionals, talented students and serious amateurs. Contact information, pictures and dealer list.
   http://www.morozviolins.com/

» Online String Instrument & Bows Classifieds
   New and used luthier-made violins, violas, cellos, basses, bows, and other musical items for sale online. Repair also available.
   http://www.luthier.net/

» Oxford Violins
   Makers, dealers, restorers, of violin family string instruments. Instrument information, contact details, and links. Oxford, United Kingdom.
   http://www.oxfordviolins.com/

» Peter Prier and Sons Violins
   Salt Lake City founder of the Violin Making School and the Bow Making School of America. Information on choosing a violin and about appraisals, repairs and restorations.
   http://www.prierviolins.com/

» Philippe Devanneaux, Violin Maker in Cremona
   Details about violin materials, choosing a violin, maintenance and restoration. In English, Italian and French.
   http://www.infoviolin.com/

» Proviolins.com
   Jonathan S. Franke, maker of violins, violas and cellos.
   http://www.proviolins.com

» Raffaello Di Biagio
   Maker and restorer of violins and cellos. (Cremona, Italy)
   http://www.raffaelloviolins.com

» Restalls Ltd The Violin Shop
   UK. Makers and restorers of and dealers in violins, violas, cellos, and bows, and retailers of accessories. Includes profile, information on services and instrument care, product catalogues, history, opening times, map, directions, and contact details.
   http://www.restallsviolins.com/

» Sandro Asinari
   Making and repairing violins, violas, cellos and double basses in Cremona, Italy. In English and Italian.
   http://www.asinari.it/

» Stefano Trabucchi
   Maker of violins, violas and cellos, as well as baroque instruments. Trained and based in Cremona, Italy. In Italian, English and German.
   http://www.trabucchi.com

» Ternovec, Marco
   Maker of renaissance and baroque viola da gamba, lirone, lira da braccio, and violone. Information on the maker, catalog, and links.
   http://www.liuteria-antica.com/

» The Hexham Violin Shop
   Pre 1920's violins, cellos and violas for sale. Commissions, repairs and restorations. (Hexham. Northumberland, UK)
   http://www.hexham-violins.co.uk/

» The Violin Collector
   A forum for featured makers and instruments. Includes information about violin consignments and sales.
   http://www.theviolincollector.com/

» Thurmond Knight, Violin Maker
   Handmade violins, violas and cellos in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Information on the maker, his instruments, and performers.
   http://www.violinviolacello.com

» Tim Phillips Violin Maker
   Violins, octave violins, and 5-string violins and violas. Traditional and modern models, including acoustic/electric violins.
   http://www.timsviolins.co.uk

» Urs W. Maechler Master Violin- and Bowmaker
   Cremona-trained maker of violins, violas, cellos and bows, located in Speyer am Rhein, Germany. Bio, instruments and contact information in German and English.
   http://www.maechler-violins.com/

» Van Zandt, David T.
   Photos of instruments for sale and links to other violin maker resources.
   http://www.vanzandtviolins.com/

» Vann, Michael
   Bow and violin maker and dealer also offering restoration and evaluation services. Prices, pictures, and links.
   http://www.vannbows.bc.ca/

» Viola da gamba - Violone
   Early fretted instruments by Ander Arroitajauregi.
   http://personales.jet.es/arroitaja/

» Violadagamba.com
   Charlie Ogle's handmade and imported violas da gamba, viol strings, bows, and accessories.
   http://www.violadagamba.com/

» Violin Makers Masa Inokuchi & Miki Inokuchi
   Makers of modern and Baroque violins, violas, cellos and contra-basses. Also offer sales of student instruments. (Toronto, Canada)
   http://www.inokuchiviolin.com

» Voltini, Alessandro
   Luthier. Includes biography, instruments gallery and contact information. (Cremona, Italy)
   http://www.voltini.it/

» William Bartruff - Violin Maker
   Reproductions of 17th and 18th century violins, violas and cellos offered for sale online.
   http://www.bartruff.com/

» Wulffenstejn Hardanger Fiddle and Mandolin Works
   Traditional Norwegian hardanger fiddle sales. Information about hardanger fiddles, sound clips. Also, sales of fiddle supplies.
   http://www.hardingfele.com