Violin makers

When Mark O’Connor’s instrument shattered, he asked Jonathan Cooper to fix it.

A Stradivarius label can be found in new and old violins, violas and cellos that are not "Strads", but typically, the label isn't intended to fool anyone. Old violins containing an

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Violin makers, or luthiers, are the people who manufacture violins and other instruments from the violin family for nearly 500 years!

It isn't often that you hear of a small community having a replica working hull made to celebrate not only the working traditions of the local seafarers but also those of the craftsmen that enabled them to take to the water. The 28ft Huon pine whaleboat is being built for the local Port Fairy Heritage Boat Group. The builder Garry Stewart says 'working with me on construction is Rob Whitehead who is a member of the group, all timber is huon pine, fastenings copper and bronze, planking is…

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Ruschil London are luthiers and a violin shop in London. Violin, viola & cello makers and restorers. Offering professional repair and restoration services, as well as a world class musical instrument making workshop. They feature in the permanent collection of the Royal Academy of Music, London and providing instruments and services for professional orchestras and musicians internationally.