H. Luger

The instruments made at the shop of H. Luger offer the lowest price points available today for instruments of acceptable quality. They are not objects that are shaped like violins, but instead are true instruments that enable student level players to have a great first experience with their instruments. The higher level CV300 violins and C600 cellos are great step up instruments that offer good flaming, hand carved tone woods with real ebony fingerboards and pegs. The VB100 bass is extraordinary instrument and is not limited to student players. It has a laminated bass with great looks and a solid booming sound; all at an incredible price. The H. Luger shop has recently added a C600S cello and a very beautiful VB850 bass to their impressive and affordable line of instruments.
 

Keith Curtis and Clifton (KCC)

The shop of KCC is very traditional and offers a truly exciting range of quality European hand-crafted instruments made in the old-world style of violin making. This shop offers something for everyone. From excellent quality student instruments through the professional models, each instrument is meticulously handmade with the fine attention to detail that is usually reserved for instruments at much higher price points. Exceptional hand work, finely cut scrolls and very clean artistic corners, buttons and purfling are evident throughout. All their Instruments are made from quality European well-aged, loft seasoned spruce and maple. German ebony fittings and accessories are used to ensure many years of trouble free playing and enjoyment. These instruments are expertly graduated in order to give them a full warm-bodied sound that will continue to improve and broaden with age.
 

Nicolas Parola

The shop of Nicolas Parola is incredible. At a time where everyone else in China seems to be in competition to be the biggest and offer the widest range of mediocre instruments, Nicolas Parola is a standout exception. We visited over a hundred shops in China over a three year period and finally found one we can work with. They are focused on perfecting their craft and offering the very best quality hand-crafted instruments at price points that easily demonstrate value. With exceptional beauty, playability and fabulous sound, the instruments from the Nicolas Parola shop cannot be beat.
 

Stefan Petrov

The instruments from the shop of Stefan Petrov offer beauty, balance, superior projection, fine craftsmanship and great value. They are all fine hand-crafted replications of the Old Italian Masters. Exceptional workmanship and attention to every detail is only equaled by the incredible depth and beauty of the hand-rubbed oil varnish finish. Stefan Petrov offers both a Superior and Standard model of his violins. Finest selection of tone wood is matched with more time and attention to the hand graduation to make the Superior model. Both the Standard and Superior are made with quality materials that have been well-aged with special consideration given to density and intrinsic tonal qualities. All of Stefan Petrov’s instruments are now made in his new shop in China.
 

Ricardo Galaini

Exceptional instruments and workmanship. These fine instruments are fully hand-crafted in Cremona, Italy using only the finest materials. Made by a master makers in the classical tradition of Cremonese hand-made violin making, these instruments display the finest workmanship and tonal qualities. These first-rate instruments represent exceptional value in fine hand-made Italian instruments.
 

Viktor Kereske

These instruments are of the highest European hand-made quality and are made in the shop of Viktor Kereske - Budapest, Hungary. All of his instruments are expertly hand-made and hand graduated. They have a hand rubbed varnish finish in the Cremonese style. Only the finest aged materials are used. These instruments posses excellent tone and superior projection. They are well balanced and sought after by professional musicians as well as aspiring players.
 

Plamen Edrev and Radianna Edreva

Finest hand-made violins by brother and sister Maestro Liutaio Plamen Edrev and Maestro Liutaio Radiana Edreva in Cremona, Italy. Finest grade materials and exquisite handwork with exceptional detail are the hallmarks of these instruments. Exceptional playability and sound. These instruments represent some of the finest work by up-and -coming modern Italian makers.
 

Rudolph Fiedler

The philosophy of the Rudolph Fiedler shop is perfection. They create exciting new instruments that connect with those of the past through the use of modern day technology. Their investment in state of the art design enables this shop to make extremely accurate copies of historic instruments by many of the best known 17th, 18th and 19th century makers. This gives the modern player the best of both the old and new. All Rudolph Fielder instruments are made in the Czech Republic.