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London

Bridgewood & Neitzert

146 Stoke Newington Church St, London, N16 0JU

Bridgewood & Neitzert is your ultimate destination for exceptional violins, violas, cellos, and more. Established in 1982, we have earned a global reputation as one of the UK’s leading violin dealers, restorers, and makers. Our expertise spans modern, classical, and baroque instruments, ensuring that every musician finds their perfect match.

MyLuthier – Fine Instruments & Bows

49 Little Britain, EC1A 7BH London

MyLuthier is the UK’s leading dealer of high quality contemporary musical instruments. We are proud to feature Fine Violins, Violas and Cellos by today’s greatest instrument makers.

MyLuthier was started by two friends while they were studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

We travelled Europe in search for the best contemporary makers and we’re proud of our selection and the partnerships we’ve developed.

  • Telephone: +44 330 133 4225
  • Email: info@myluthier.co
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00

Stringers London

95-99 Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6UP

Stringers of London offers a comprehensive service for beginners to professionals. Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned performer, we aim to deliver quality products combined with friendly and professional service. We keep an extensive range of violins, violas and cellos along with all the accessories that a string player might need, from shoulder rests, to strings, rosin and much more. We have an on-site workshop dedicated to repairing and restoring instruments, with a team of experienced luthiers and restorers.

J.P. Guivier & Co. Ltd

99, Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SX

J.P. Guivier & Co. Ltd (Est. 1863) are specialist dealers and restorers of instruments and bows of the violin family. We have 2 floors of workshops with highly skilled craftspeople who can carry out anything from simple repairs and set ups, to big repairs and restoration work to all instruments and bows. This work is carried out to the highest possible standard, whether it be for a student or professional player.

We have a large collection of high quality instruments and bows at all levels, which are available to try in our lovely music rooms or where necessary, can be made available to try at home on approval. We have an insurance valuation service, and we are always available for advice on general maintenance and upkeep of these instruments and bows.

We also have a comprehensive range of strings cases and accessories in the shop which are therefore available to see and try out where appropriate, with keen and knowledgeable staff on hand to offer help and advice when needed.

  • Telephone: 0207 580 2560
  • Email: violins@guivier.com
  • Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Saturdays 10:00am to 5:00pm

Rest of the UK

Philip Brown Violin & Bow Maker

Philip Brown Violins,63 Cheap Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DH

Philip Brown Violins Ltd, established by Philip Brown over 40 years, is renowned worldwide for bow making and violin restoration. His expertise is highly respected by musicians, teachers, soloists, and orchestras, both amateur and professional. We offer new and restored violins, cellos, and violas, along with repair and restoration services.

Moseley Violins

Moseley Violins (Unison Strings Ltd), 2a Tudor Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8HA, UK

At Moseley Violins, we sell, repair and restore cellos from student to professional level. We repair and rehair bows, offer a valuation service and sell accessories such as strings, cases, rosin and floor protectors. We also sell instruments on an Agency basis. We have over 40 years’ experience in the trade.

  • Telephone: (+44) 0121 693 1214
  • Email: Info@moseleyviolins.co.uk
  • Opening hours: We are open to customers from Tuesday to Saturday, but on an APPOINTMENT-ONLY basis. This is to ensure you don’t have to wait and get the best service possible. Phone or email to make an appointment.

Woodbridge Violins

Woodbridge Violins, 26 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LU

We are makers, restorers and dealers in violins, violas, cellos and bows. We have been established for 35 years in the historic town of Woodbridge, Suffolk and have an extensive selection of cellos and bows.

  • Telephone: 01394383150
  • Email: info@woodbridgeviolins.com
  • Opening hours: We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and then 2pm to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm (shut on Sunday).

Cardiff Violins

Castle Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1BY

We are a workshop lead violin shop in the heart of the city of Cardiff. We offer sales and restoration services for Violins, Violas, Cellos and bows. Cases and Accessories also stocked. Postal Re-hair/repair services available.