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Violin, Jacob von der Lippe – Oslo, 2023
Violin, Jacob von der Lippe - Oslo, 2023 The sound in focus. As always For some violin makers, the journey ends when the instrument is finished. Not for me. This is when the adventure begins. The violin
Violin, Jacob von der Lippe – Oslo, 2011
Behind every piece of wood there is a story Violin built by Jacob von der Lippe - Oslo, 2011 During my years in Cremona as a student, I had many interesting experiences, especially in connection with the
Viola, Jacob von der Lippe – Oslo, 2011
Viola by Jacob von der Lippe - Oslo, 2011 Many viola players will after many years have a tendency to develop pain in the neck and shoulders because the viola they play on is too large. This instrument
Cello made by Vik Vandamme – Roeselare 2023
Cello made by Vik Vandamme - Roeselare, 2023 It is with great pleasure that I continue my collaboration with the talented violin maker Vik Vandamme. He worked in my workshop in 2019, and during the last six
Sustainable Ipê bows from John Horst – Brazil
Sustainable Ipê bows from John Horst - Brazil Founded in 1951, Horst John became a pioneer when they started bow production twenty years later. The wood is naturally dried, and their wood stock is approved by the
Violin bow, Monique Poullot, Chamonix model 2023
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
Bows from Schaeffer – Brazil from sustainable IPÊ wood
Arches from Schaeffer - Aracruz, Brazil from sustainable IPÊ wood Schaeffer bows are made in Brazil, from well-stored certified IPE wood. At a time when access to pernambuco is impossible due to current regulations, it is important that
Cello bow, Risto Vainio – Finland
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
Viola bow, Risto Vainio – Finland
Viola, Risto Vainio Viola bow made by Risto Vainio, Helsinki. The bow is mounted in silver / ebony with silk / silver thread spinning, weighs 69 grams and is stamped “R. VAINIO HELSINKI ”. Risto Vainio is originally a
Cellobow, Atelier P. Camurat 2014
Cellobue, Atelier P. Camurat 2014 For sale on comission: A beautiful French cello bow from the renowned bow maker Pascal Camurat (Montpellier). Pascal has extensive experience and several awards in competitions. I have sold many of these cello
Why choose a von der Lippe instrument?
high quality • follow-up • warm and projecting sound
I took a big step forward ten years ago when I stopped making copies, and designed my own personal model. I took out the essence of all the instruments I had built, and kept the best qualities. This I merged into my own model. Musicians tell me that my instruments have a special sound and that each instrument has its own personality. It is always exciting to present the instrument to the musician for the first time, and hear them play it! I really hope that the instruments I make will stay good over time, and that musicians in 200 years’ time will say:
Wow, this is very good, I want to play this instrument!
That’s the best thing that can happen.
Insight into the workshop
violin • viola • cello
I can highly recommend Jacob von der Lippe’s instruments! I bought my violin in 2002, immediately falling in love with its sweetness and warmth.
On later occasions I have compared the violin with the older Italian, where von der Lippe’s instrument carries better and stronger than the Italian, -in a blind test with several musicians present. I appreciate the bright shiny sound, at the same time as the instrument has impressive resistance, so it takes a lot before the sound cracks, which gives the strong sound.
The violin projects sound in a way that fills the room without being perceived as strenuous. It has a rich and warm sound in all registers, while being easy to play and articulate. It blends well both in chamber music and orchestra playing. The process to have build my own violin is in itself very exciting, and felt entirely positive, thanks to Jacobs reliability and friendly service minded attitude.
Your violin has a glow and shine in the tone that I really appreciate, and the tone is round and full at the same time.
I simply love this violin and would not exchange it for anything. It has a very appealing sound: light, singing, lots of overtones, modular – it has both warmth and edge, and is even over the whole register. In addition, it’s incredibly easy to play, always in a good mood, and is not changing with the weather.
The violin is incredibly easy to play and easy to articulate and has a smooth, full sound throughout the register.
The violin is incredibly rich in overtones and I remember that I only rehearsed Bach’s solo sonatas and scores the first time because I was so inspired by the open sound.
Over the course of 20 years, my instrument has evolved a lot. The sound has become both bigger and warmer, my violin allows for a wide range of tonal shades, and it is very easy to play.
My “Jacob von der Lippe” instrument has shaped itself well to my personality, with a round pleasant tone. It easily fills various concert halls, be it the large ones (eg Oslo Concert Hall) or the small ones.
PREFERRED BY LEADING MUSICIANS
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I have extensive experience with musicians at all levels. Whether you are a music student, freelancer, orchestra musician or soloist, I understand and listen to your wishes. You can always borrow with instruments and bows on home loans up to two weeks, insurance is taken care of.
