Violins, Violas, Cellos and Double Basses

Baroque Violin after Stainer by Paris Andrew, after an original by Jacob Stainer (17th century). Made in 2022, the violin's back, ribs and neck are European maple, with the front being hand-selected spruce from Val di Fiemme. The violin has a lightly antiqued oil varnish, and the fingerboard is Acer campestre from Tuscany. Hear this instrument in an upcoming recording: Your browser does not support the audio element. About Paris Andrew Paris was born into a very artistic family and grew up attached to her violin which she played from a young age. Fascinated by the world of lutherie after a trip to a local luthier at 16 years old, she later went on to follow her passion; first as an apprenctice to Harpsichord maker and restorer Maestro Fergus Hoey, and later at the violin making school at Merton College London under the exceptional Master maker Keith Graves. After focusing on repair and restoration, Paris went on the win a fellowship from the Winston Churchill Trust for her work which allowed her to travel to Florence to work alongside a group of remarkable luthiers and study the Tuscan style and history of violin making with Maestro Francesco Algieri. Her great love of baroque music and history led her to retrain and specialise in Baroque builds with Maestro Fabio Chiari, and she now focuses almost exclusively on the Baroque. Paris makes instruments 'from models' and likes to use her intuition and personal taste guide her while making and varnishing. Paris has exhibited all over the world and is proud to have her instruments played by remarkable professionals and work in collaboration with award winning artists such as Leonardo Frigo, Federico Guglielmo and Thorgy Thor. She is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, The Churchill Trust and a recognised artisan of Homer Faber. From the summer of 2021 she now offers training and masterclasses to promising female indentifying luthiers and will shortly begin her new teaching position at Scuola di Liuteria Toscana Fernando Ferroni. She regularly contributes to publications such as The Strad and works to promote lutherie to a wider field using social media and workshops for schools. The violin “Il Veneziano” she created with hand desinged gondalo inspired soundholes was accepted into the Museo della Musica in Venice making her the only living luthier with an instrument in the collection.

Violoncello after "Ornati" by Matias Crom, made from the finest Slovakian spruce and maple from Romania. Wittner tailpiece and ebony tuning pegs. Supplied with refurbished German bow and case. This "Santa Cecilia" violoncello has been made in the Italian tradition with the finest Slovakian spruce and maple. Matias studied luthiery from violin makers of the Cremona School. This instrument was made for a contest and was his exhibition instrument showcasing the finest quality of workmanship – i t is "one of the finest cellos" that he has made. Based on a Giuseppe Ornati (1887 – 1965) model, this cello is very easy to play across all registers. Vribrating String Length: 690mm For more details about this or any other of our instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Lu-Mi 5-string baroque cello after an original by Antonio and Girolamo Amati. This model was originally made to be a 5 string instrument. It has a sweet top 'e' string and the width of the corpus is wide enough to give a full bass register too. String length: 650 mm Corpus length: 708 mm Corpus width: Up 357 mm / Mid 235 mm / Low 429 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi baroque cello after the original Sleeping Beauty made by Domenico Montagnana in 1739. String length: 690 mm Corpus length: 741 mm Corpus width: Up 361 mm / Mid 261 mm / Low 445.5 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi baroque cello after the original Davidov made by Antonius Stradivarius in 1712. String length: 690 mm Corpus length: 757 mm Corpus width: Up 340 mm / Mid 232 mm / Low 436 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

This Lu-Mi baroque violin is made after an original by Nicola Amati from 1649. String length: 328mm Corpus length: 351.5mm Corpus width: Up 163.5mm/Mid 110.5mm/Low 202.25mm Nowadays Amati violins are often considered too quiet for modern concert purposes, but the tone is especially fine and sweet for baroque music performances. About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi baroque viola after a larger original made by Gasparo da Salo in 1580. String length: 378 mm Corpus length: 420 mm Corpus width: Up 210 mm / Mid 145 mm / Low 260 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

This Lu-Mi baroque violin is made after an original by Antonius Stradivarius from 1715. String length: 328mm Corpus length: 356mm Corpus width: Up 168mm/Mid 110mm/Low 208mm The original maker needs no introduction as they are the archetype of a violin! The tone of these baroque violins is strong and silvery. About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi baroque viola after a larger original made by Gasparo da Salo in 1580. String length: 378 mm Corpus length: 420 mm Corpus width: Up 210 mm / Mid 145 mm / Low 260 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

This Lu-Mi baroque violin is made after an original by Jacob Stainer from 1679. String length: 325mm Corpus length: 351.5mm Corpus width: Up 162mm/Mid 112.5mm/Low 200mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Guarnerius was looking for the future of violin playing and his instruments are considered often the best for modern purposes. It plays well also as a baroque instrument, if you are looking for a strong tone and especially rich sound of the g string. String length: 328mm Corpus length: 354mm Corpus width: Up 168mm/Mid 112.5mm/Low 207mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Guarnerius was looking for the future of violin playing and his instruments are considered often the best for modern purposes. It plays well also as a baroque instrument, if you are looking for a strong tone and especially rich sound of the g string. String length: 328mm Corpus length: 354mm Corpus width: Up 168mm/Mid 112.5mm/Low 207mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi large baroque cello after the original Servais made by Antonius Stradivarius in 1701, antique varnish String length: 710 mm Corpus length: 785 mm Corpus width: Up 361 mm / Mid 245 mm / Low 464 mm

Lu-Mi large 5 string baroque cello after the original Servais made by Antonius Stradivarius in 1701, antique varnish. String length: 710 mm Corpus length: 785 mm Corpus width: Up 361 mm / Mid 245 mm / Low 464 mm

Lu-Mi baroque cello after the original Sleeping Beauty made by Domenico Montagnana in 1739, antique varnish String length: 690 mm Corpus length: 741 mm Corpus width: Up 361 mm / Mid 261 mm / Low 445.5 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi baroque cello after the original Davidov made by Antonius Stradivarius in 1712, antique varnish String length: 690 mm Corpus length: 757 mm Corpus width: Up 340 mm / Mid 232 mm / Low 436 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi large 5 string baroque cello after the original Servais made by Antonius Stradivarius in 1701. String length: 710 mm Corpus length: 785 mm Corpus width: Up 361 mm / Mid 245 mm / Low 464 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi baroque tenor viola after an original made by Gasparo da Salo, antique varnish String length: 380 mm Corpus length: 440 mm Corpus width: Up 213 mm / Mid 140 mm / Low 254.8 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi Baroque Viola after Stradivarius Antique Varnish String length: 373 mm Corpus length: 406 mm Corpus width: Up 190 mm / Mid 130 mm / Low 243 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Lu-Mi baroque viola after an original made by Gasparo da Salo in 1580, Antique Varnish. String length: 385 mm Corpus length: 392.25 mm Corpus width: Up 195.5 mm / Mid 131 mm / Low 243.3 mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

This Lu-Mi baroque violin is made after an original by Jacob Stainer from 1679. String length: 325mm Corpus length: 351.5mm Corpus width: Up 162mm/Mid 112.5mm/Low 200mm About Lu-Mi The Lu Mi range of instruments is the result of years of development and refinement overseen by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, the leading Finnish gamba player. They are instruments designed by a player of distinction with other professional performers in mind, and are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings.

Liuteria Bizzi Violin after Stradivarius 'Il Cremonese' 1715. Registered as Stradivarius IACJ-C19 An exclusive new range of stringed instruments from Liuteria Bizzi, handmade in Italy. 40 years after the foundation of the “Scuola di Liuteria” in Milan, Guido Bizzi has created Liuteria BIZZI, together with his son Lorenzo and other luthiers from the same School. Liuteria Bizzi is based in the prestigious Villa Bossi, in Bodio Lomnago (VA), where BIZZI - Historical Keyboard Instruments are made. History In 1976, Guido Bizzi and his ensemble of ancient music, after several performances at the Teatro Verdi, decided to form "IL LABORATORIO di Guido Bizzi", the beginning of an extraordinary adventure that would lead to the creation of the “Scuola di Liuteria” (School of Instrument Making) in Milan in 1979. Virginia Villa was the principal partner of Il Laboratorio, Marco Tiella became the technical director, Lorenzo Girodo and Claudio Canevari the professors, while the violin makers Renato Scrollavezza and Luca Primon were called to teach the construction of the violin. Later, Il Laboratorio undertook a new path that would lead BIZZI Harpsichord to be a leader in the field of historical keyboard instruments. Today Forty years of fascinating experiences, including major restorations, construction of instruments and international projects, have led to the decision to create Liuteria BIZZI at Villa Bossi, adding bowed strings to the established range of BIZZI keyboard instruments, known all over the world. The supervision of these instruments is also entrusted to the teachers of the Conservatories associated with the Accademia Europea Villa Bossi, in order to ensure they meet the expectations of great international musicians. "One of our most important principles" - says Guido Bizzi - "is to explain with the utmost clarity how our instruments are produced. In today's world, if we want to offer a high quality product at a reasonable price, we need to set a modern and highly efficient production system. " Each instrument is hand crafted from the finest red spruce from Val di Fiemme, and flamed maple from Bosnia. They each come with a unique leather bound certificate of authenticity.

An exclusive new range of baroque strings from Liuteria Bizzi, handmade in Italy. 40 years after the foundation of the “Scuola di Liuteria” in Milan, Guido Bizzi has created Liuteria BIZZI, together with his son Lorenzo and other luthiers from the same School. Liuteria Bizzi is based in the prestigious Villa Bossi, in Bodio Lomnago (VA), where BIZZI - Historical Keyboard Instruments are made. . History In 1976, Guido Bizzi and his ensemble of ancient music, after several performances at the Teatro Verdi, decided to form "IL LABORATORIO di Guido Bizzi", the beginning of an extraordinary adventure that would lead to the creation of the “Scuola di Liuteria” (School of Instrument Making) in Milan in 1979. Virginia Villa was the principal partner of Il Laboratorio, Marco Tiella became the technical director, Lorenzo Girodo and Claudio Canevari the professors, while the violin makers Renato Scrollavezza and Luca Primon were called to teach the construction of the violin. Later, Il Laboratorio undertook a new path that would lead BIZZI Harpsichord to be a leader in the field of historical keyboard instruments. Today Forty years of fascinating experiences, including major restorations, construction of instruments and international projects, have led to the decision to create Liuteria BIZZI at Villa Bossi, adding bowed strings to the established range of BIZZI keyboard instruments, known all over the world. The supervision of these instruments is also entrusted to the teachers of the Conservatories associated with the Accademia Europea Villa Bossi, in order to ensure they meet the expectations of great international musicians. "One of our most important principles" - says Guido Bizzi - "is to explain with the utmost clarity how our instruments are produced. In today's world, if we want to offer a high quality product at a reasonable price, we need to set a modern and highly efficient production system. " Vibrating String Length: 680mm Strings: Toro (eurostylgut) strings A - diameter 120 D - diameter 155 G- diameter 120 silver wound C - diameter 135 silver wound Each instrument is hand crafted from the finest red spruce from Val di Fiemme, and flamed maple from Bosnia, They each come with a unique leather bound certificate of authenticity.

Liuteria Bizzi Baroque Viola after Stradivari 1672 (Mahler) Registered as StradI-I19 An exclusive new range of baroque strings from Liuteria Bizzi, handmade in Italy. 40 years after the foundation of the “Scuola di Liuteria” in Milan, Guido Bizzi has created Liuteria BIZZI, together with his son Lorenzo and other luthiers from the same School. Liuteria Bizzi is based in the prestigious Villa Bossi, in Bodio Lomnago (VA), where BIZZI - Historical Keyboard Instruments are made. . History In 1976, Guido Bizzi and his ensemble of ancient music, after several performances at the Teatro Verdi, decided to form "IL LABORATORIO di Guido Bizzi", the beginning of an extraordinary adventure that would lead to the creation of the “Scuola di Liuteria” (School of Instrument Making) in Milan in 1979. Virginia Villa was the principal partner of Il Laboratorio, Marco Tiella became the technical director, Lorenzo Girodo and Claudio Canevari the professors, while the violin makers Renato Scrollavezza and Luca Primon were called to teach the construction of the violin. Later, Il Laboratorio undertook a new path that would lead BIZZI Harpsichord to be a leader in the field of historical keyboard instruments. Today Forty years of fascinating experiences, including major restorations, construction of instruments and international projects, have led to the decision to create Liuteria BIZZI at Villa Bossi, adding bowed strings to the established range of BIZZI keyboard instruments, known all over the world. The supervision of these instruments is also entrusted to the teachers of the Conservatories associated with the Accademia Europea Villa Bossi, in order to ensure they meet the expectations of great international musicians. "One of our most important principles" - says Guido Bizzi - "is to explain with the utmost clarity how our instruments are produced. In today's world, if we want to offer a high quality product at a reasonable price, we need to set a modern and highly efficient production system. " Each instrument is hand crafted from the finest red spruce from Val di Fiemme, and flamed maple from Bosnia, They each come with a unique leather bound certificate of authenticity.