Violins

We specialize in fine Italian instruments made in the twentieth century, known as "Modern Italian" violins, violas and cellos. The older Italian instruments are now so expensive that many professional musicians and students can no longer afford them. Modern Italian instruments are beautifully crafted, tonally excellent and a very good investment. We also maintain a stock of fine bows by noted makers. The bows are selected to our strict standards for excellent playing, condition and originality.

As with the bows, we are very careful when acquiring instruments: Every instrument we acquire must be original, in very good condition and beautiful sounding. Over the years, we have developed a close relationship with individuals, collectors and makers in Italy. If you are looking for an instrument made by a particular Italian luthier of the 20th. century, we can help you locate one. In the past we had many fine instruments made by makers such as:

~ Riccardo Antoniazzi
~ Paolo De Barbieri
~ Cesare Candi
~ Anselmo Curletto
~ Celeste Farotti
~ Rodolfo Fredi
~ Riccardo Genovese
~ Ferdinando Garimberti
~ Evasio Guerra
~ Giuseppe Lucci
~ Piero Paraviccini
~ Gaetano Pollastri
~ Marengo Rinaldi
~ Gaetano Sgarabotto
~ Stefano Scarampella

Violin By: Evasio Guerra Torino 1950