Being one of Norway's most prominent and acknowledged violinmakers, Jacob von der Lippe has been building instruments for musicians at home and abroad since 1998.

Jacob's instruments are coming out of the tradition of the Italian masters. He trained at the "Istituto Professionale Internazionale per l'Artigianato Liutario e del Legno 'A. Stradivari' " in Cremona, Italy.

Jacob von der Lippe's instruments have a sound focusing upon warmth, projection and richness in overtones. On a regular basis he lectures on violin making and maintenance of instruments at several Norwegian schools of music and at music festivals. He is also associated with the Dextra Musica Foundation, where Jacob is looking after the collection of instruments.

Latest news:

VIOLA WITH WARM AND NOBLE SOUND

The viola on the pictures below is just completed, and the first feedback is: easy to play and articulate with an even and noble sound which projects very well. The viola is 41 cm long with vibrating string length 36,9 cm. The pegs, tailpiece and chinrest are handmade in ebony with special details.

The viola is now ready for trial.
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