Violin built by Stijn Smeets, Bree - 2017 It is with pleasure that I present a violin built by my former apprentice Stijn Smeets. Stijn has 6 years of education as a violin builder from the School of Arts Gent, and has built this violin in his own workshop in Bree, Belgium under the supervision
Violin built by William Szott - Manchester 2022 The talented violin maker William Szott from England was on a working stay in my workshop a while back. After he returned to his own workshop, we have continued to work together. It has resulted in him building four violins on my own personal "von der
Offered on commission: Viola with label “Marcelo Nicoli, fatto sotto la guida di E. Russ, 2004”. Made in Cremona under the guidance of master violin maker Edgar Russ. The top is Italian Alpine Spruce and it has a beautiful one-piece European Flamed Maple back. The viola was sold new in my
Cello bow - Monique Poullot Chamonix Model - 2022 I am pleased to be able to present a completely new collaboration with the renowned French bow maker Monique Poullot. Born in 1961 in Dijon, Monique's education began in 1989 with a former student of Bernard Ouchard, and she graduated from the renowned bow
I am pleased to be able to present a completely new collaboration with the renowned French bow maker Monique Poullot. Born in 1961 in Dijon, Monique's education began in 1989 with a former student of Bernard Ouchard, and she graduated from the renowned archery school in Mirecourt. After 24 years with her mentor, she perfected
Cello made by Vik Vandamme - Roeselare, 2022 It is with great pleasure that I present my collaboration with the talented violin maker Vik Vandamme. He worked in my workshop a few years back, and during 2022 he made this cello for me. The cello is built from materials from my abundant stock; Italian Alpine
Viola, Jacob von der Lippe - Oslo, 2019 "The viola is very easy to play and resonates extremely well!" To quote someone who recently tried it. Many viola players will after many years be able to develop ailments in the neck and shoulders because the viola they play on is too large. This
Bows from sustainable IPÊ wood from Schaeffer - Aracruz, Brazil Schaeffer bows are made in Brazil, from well-stored certified IPÊ wood. This is not an endangered species of tree, and is an excellent alternative to the traditionally used pernambuco. At a time when access to pernambuco is impossible due to current regulations, it is
Viola, Jacob von der Lippe - Oslo, 2001 The viola is built on a model by A. Stradivari, also known as "Mahler". It is 41.3 cm long and the vibrating string length is 36.9 cm. Ever since the viola was new, it has been regularly servieced by me personally, and is very well
Cello bow, Risto Vainio Cello bow made by Risto Vainio, Helsinki. The bow is mounted in silver/ebony with walbard spinning, weighs 83 grams and is stamped “R. VAINIO HELSINKI”. Risto Vainio is originally a cellist, but received his education as a violin maker in Mittenwald 1957-1958 and then worked in Etienne Vatelot's workshop in
