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.

 15 11/16" Viola by John Cockburn

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

£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

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