As well as my own instruments, I am very pleased to represent some of the country’s leading makers, and often have examples of the following makers: Yann Besson, William John, John Cockburn, Ian McWilliams and many more. I also have a close connection to Newark and Merton violin making schools, and as a result, can offer handmade instruments by up and coming makers at very reasonable prices.

I have a number of trade French and German instruments for sale as well as modern Chinese outfits suitable for students looking for something to take them through their grades and beyond. 

A wide range of strings and accessories are available from the workshop, and are sold at internet prices.

Violin by Matt Hannafin

Matt Studied at Red Wing College before working with Tom Fellenbaum.
This 2015 instrument comes from his workshop in Glasgow.

£5,000

Violin by John Cockburn

This 2015 violin was made by Sheffield-based John Cockburn, who was a professor of physics and spent time working with Neil Ertz before setting up as a full-time maker.

 15 11/16" Viola by John Cockburn

This fine viola is based on a model by G.B. Guadagnini.

£7,000

16 1/4" Viola by William John

Made in 2007, this viola is modelled after a Maggini.

£8,500

Violin by Ian McWilliams

Ian studied at West Dean College before being offered a place at J.P. Guivier. Following this, he worked for Frederic Chaudiere before setting up his workshop in Berlin. This 2013 violin is based on a Rugeri.

£10,000

Violin by Steffen Nowak

This 2009 instrument is based on a model by Stradivari.

£10,000

16 1/2" Viola by Steffen NowaK

Steffen studied at the Welsh School of Violin making and has over thirty years experience as one of the country’s finest makers. This 2014 viola I have for sale is after the Brescian maker Gaspar da Salo. The lightly shaded varnish of a golden orange colour. The well seasoned tonewoods used for this viola are a deeply figured one piece back with matching ribs of East European maple, the front of Italian spruce.

£12,500

Cello by William John £19,000

William worked for many years at Ealing Strings before establishing his own workshop as a maker and restorer. This cello was made in 1996 and is based on a Strad model.

For any further information on these instruments, please call Jon on 07584 096484, or email jon.larkman@gmail.com