Maker and Restorer of Fine Violins, Violas and Cellos in Bristol, UK
I am a maker of fine Violins, Violas and Cellos. My new instruments are handmade from attractive seasoned timber in my Bristol based workshop. I make them for professional musicians and students wanting to progress further into a musical career.
My influences are taken from the great historic Italian violin making families and individuals such as Stradivari, Amati, Guarneri and Rogeri.
I welcome customers wishing to commission a violin, viola or cello and we can discuss your requirements should I not have something suitable in stock.
Edward did some really good work on my daughter`s cello and it now sounds like a different instrument
Edward did a great and very thorough job on my violin -it sounds really gorgeous on return!
I've been going to Edward for the past few years for bow rehairs and repairs, and he always provides an excellent service. Highly recommended!
Edward has just fitted a new bridge and sound post on my cello. I am delighted with the results. It is sounding much more resonant and better than it ever has done. Along with a very good rehair, I am very pleased.If anyone is on the look out for a new instrument, I would highly recommend Edward's cello which I took the opportunity to play in his workshop. It has a full and mellow tone and plays very evenly. It is an excellent instrument.
Edward has rehaired my bow a number of times and always does a skilled and dependable job. It's very unusual for a single hair to come off in playing. I tried one of his violins today and it sounds very well ; easy to play, even sound across the strings, good overtones in chords, not nasal or strident on the E, plenty of warmth on the A and D and a vibrant bass on the G. Shouldn't stay in the workshop for long!
Edward Re-haired my Cello bow for me. Excellent job, and speedy, in the same day. I'd highly recommend Edward, who has also done work on my bow previously.
Edward provides a fast but high quality rehair, and I always return to him because it is such a fantastic service! I played one of his cellos, which had a warm but bright resonance and was well balanced- I would recommend his instruments to any professional player/music student. It is always great to see his workshop space and see what he is working on!
I brought my family violin to Edward which was in need of a lot of repair. I was hesitant to bring it to a luthier for years but when I read all the lovely reviews and heard great things about Edward from my colleagues I felt that he would do a brilliant job, and now I am blown away with what he has managed to do with the instrument. The sound is so full and the tone is beautifully centred - any imperfections and cracks have been masterfully fixed and I am so happy with the outcome. Would highly recommend!
