Web Directory

» Andrius J. Faruolo
   New York based concert violin maker. Provides family history, work process, testimonials and experience.
   http://www.andriusviolins.com/

» Arturo Virgoletti, Violinmaker
   Italian craftsman associated with Francesco Bissolotti sells instruments in Italy, Japan, the US and Canada. Offers detail photos. In English, Italian, French, German and Spanish.
   http://www.arturovirgoletti.it

» Baxters Database of Violin & Bow Makers
   A CDRom Database for PCs - listing over 20,000 Violin & Bow Makers. Names, Dates, Places, and where available, fathers, teachers, values, and comments
   http://www.violindata.com/web401.htm

» Consortium of Violin and Bow Makers
   Listing of over seventy Cremonese violin makers. In Italian and English.
   http://www.cremonaliuteria.it

» Gregory J. Eckes
   Violin and viola maker. (Visalia, California)
   http://www.eckesviolins.com/

» Gusset, David
   Provides a portfolio, awards, history, design and varnish secrets. Also includes information on purchasing and appraisals.
   http://www.gussetviolins.com/

» Howard Needham Violins
   Includes biography, gallery, and commissioning information.
   http://www.howardneedham.com/

» Importuno Liutaio
   Violin and bow maker. Includes virtual tour, product photos and description, prices and contact details.
   http://www.netace.com/importuno

» Kloss Violins
   Describes repair, restoration, appraisal, and sale services of this Mittenwald-trained maker. [Needham, Massachusetts]
   http://www.klossviolins.com/

» Rainbow Violins
   Fanciful, low cost Chinese violins in assorted colors. Offered by Emma Newton of Merstham, UK.
   http://www.aviolin.com/rainbow.html

» Rampini, Claudio
   Includes photos of violins, biography and links.
   http://www.claudiorampini.com/

» Severin Schurger, Inc.
   Miami dealer of certified original violins from the 18th and 19th century. Contemporary and inexpensive instruments also available.
   http://www.schurgerviolins.com

» Southern California Association of Violin Makers
   Nonprofit organization in San Diego devoted to advancing the art of violin making. Includes meeting and membership information as well as resources.
   http://www.scavm.com

» Starr and Santiago Violins
   Offering handmade violins and restorations.
   http://www.starrsantiagoviolins.com/

» The Violin
   Illustrates the history and the making of violins. Also includes information about violin composers, playing, family and science.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/27178/

» Violin Makers Association of Arizona International
   A fledgling organization with an evolving mission.
   http://www.vmaai.com/

» Violin Making
   Books and tapes available from H.S. Wake Publishing.
   http://www.violinmaking.com/

» Violin Making: A Guide for the Amateur
   A book, available online, intended to help the beginning violin maker. Includes illustrations and contact information.
   http://www.violin-making.com/