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

ViolA by STEFFEN NOWAK

A fine viola made in 2012, measuring 16 1/2” and modelled after an instrument by Andrea Guarneri.

£12,500

Violin by Steffen Nowak

This 2009 instrument is based on a model by Stradivari.

£10,000

Viola by JOHN CRAWFORD

A fine antiqued viola, after Grancino and measuring 15 3/4”.

£8,500

Educational sales and hire services

SONUS VIOLA

Contemporary handmade and selected viola measuring 15 1/2” set up to a professional standard in our workshop.

£1,600

EASTMAN STRINGS VIOLA

Excellent educational level violin from Eastman Strings, set up to a professional standard in our workshop.

£1,300

ELYSIA VIOLA

An excellent choice for an intermediate player. The Elysia range from Stentor is long established in the industry.
Set up to a professional standard in our workshop.

£750

Hire scheme

Larkman Violins offers a hire scheme for educational violin viola and cello outfits. Please contact us for pricing and conditions.

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