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Louis Morizot, branded A. Marissal A Lille *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  18143

For over 100 years, W.E. Hill & Sons was synonymous with superb quality. Between the World Wars, the Hill shop ramped up production and made thousands of excellent bows, solidifying their reputation as the standard bearers of English bowmaking. Fritz Kreisler regularly performed on Hill bows, including his famed recordings. One of the bowmakers, William Retford Jr., was trained by his father, one of the finest craftsmen at the workshop. Retford Jr. was with the Hills from 1919-1960, producing bows of superb quality during his tenure. This gold mounted bow, brought to the sales floor in 1938, is beautifully crafted and possesses all the qualities that gave the Hills such a fine reputation. 

USD 0.0000

W.E. Hill & Sons- William Retford Jr. *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20113

For over 100 years, W.E. Hill & Sons was synonymous with superb quality. Between the World Wars, the Hill shop ramped up production and made thousands of excellent bows, solidifying their reputation as the standard bearers of English bowmaking. Fritz Kreisler regularly performed on Hill bows, including his famed recordings. One of the bowmakers, William Retford Jr., was trained by his father, one of the finest craftsmen at the workshop. Retford Jr. was with the Hills from 1919-1960, producing bows of superb quality during his tenure. This gold mounted bow, brought to the sales floor in 1938, is beautifully crafted and possesses all the qualities that gave the Hills such a fine reputation. 

USD 0.0000

Marcel Lapierre

sku Product SKU:  20715

Lapierre began his training at the Thibouville-Lamy firm as a young teenager before working with Francois Lotte, Louis Bazin and the brothers Morizot, among others. By 1948 he established his own shop in his native Mirecourt. This bow is in excellent condition and was made in 1954.

USD 0.0000

Tschu Ho Lee

sku Product SKU:  20724

Master violin maker Tschu Ho Lee has been the director of the Chicago School of Violin Making since 1980 and has taught a generation of violin makers, many of whom have become famous in their own right. Originally from Korea, Mr. Lee graduated from the Mittenwald violin making school and got his master’s certificate before coming to Chicago

USD 0.0000

Thomassin branded Caressa Francais *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20719

USD 0.0000

Andre Chardon *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20711

In addition to being a talented bowmaker, Andre Chardon was also a renowned violin repairman and successful businessman. He headed the family company, Chanot-Chardon, selling fine quality bows and instruments. Grandson of the great violin maker Georges Chanot, Chardon began training as a luthier with his father at the age of 15, shifting to bow making after World War I. Because the family firm occupied much of his time, he was not as prolific as many of his peers, though the quality of his production was quite high. Part of his success as a bowmaker rests upon his grandfather's collection of first rate pernambuco. This bow is strong and lively, and is accompanied by a Raffin certificate.

USD 0.0000

Robert Morrow *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20624

One of the top American bowmakers today, Robert Morrow has also been a respected judge at bowmaking competitions, including the VSA. He trained with Charles Espey before setting up on his own in Port Townsend, WA. In 2008 he received the title "hors concours" at the VSA for his numerous gold medals. His work is always as elegant as it is functional, and this bow is no exception. Strong and vibrant, it is capable of drawing a huge tone from the instrument.

USD 0.0000

Lorenzo Rossi

sku Product SKU:  12801

Rossi graduated from the Parma school headed by Scrollevezza and has also studied with Greg Alf, Guy Rabut and Carlos Arcieri in New York before opening his own workshop. We have just received this violin and were immediately impressed with the beauty and elegance of the workmanship as well as the tone.

USD 0.0000

Roman Teller 16 ½"

sku Product SKU:  19824

 

 

USD 0.0000

Franck Daguin

sku Product SKU:  8363

Franck Daguin studied and worked with Jean-Frederic Schmitt for ten years and then with luthier Daniel Scaffi before settling in Lyon, France. Daguin has won prizes at the spéciale Paris in 1991, the Grand Prix des Métiers d'Art Lyon in 1992 and the spéciale Paris in 2004. For years, Jay Ifshin has visited Franck at his workshop in Lyon, France and always looks forward to seeing his fine new bows as well as his restorations of great old master bows.

USD 0.0000

LaPierre

sku Product SKU:  20397

Lapierre began his training at the Thibouville-Lamy firm as a young teenager before working with Francois Lotte, Louis Bazin and the brothers Morizot, among others. By 1948 he established his own shop in his native Mirecourt. This bow is in excellent condition and pulls a smooth, colorful tone.

USD 0.0000

Giancarlo Stanzani

sku Product SKU:  16995

Giancarlo began violin making at a very early age and studied with Enrico Piretti. He won awards for his cellos at a major competition in Ascoli Piceno. This cello has a wam tone with depth and maturity.

USD 0.0000

Horst Schönfelder

sku Product SKU:  16480

USD 0.0000

P. Serdet workshop

sku Product SKU:  11302

USD 0.0000

Jay Haide l'ancienne Statue Model with European Wood

sku Product SKU:  303SVLN

This special model represents an excellent alternative to our regular European wood violins. The European wood used for this model was chosen for its tonal qualities and is offered at an ideal price point. These violins project with rich warmth and great power. Jay Haide Statue Model violins are available in Stradivari, Guarneri, Guadagnini and Balestrieri models.

See www.jayhaide.com for further information on our Jay Haide instruments.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

 

 

USD 0.0000

Jay Ifshin 16 ½"

sku Product SKU:  2185

1982

USD 0.0000

Edmund Glasel

sku Product SKU:  16476

USD 0.0000

Georgio Martini

sku Product SKU:  13219

USD 0.0000

George Withers

sku Product SKU:  19433

USD 0.0000

Jay Haide 101 Model

sku Product SKU:  101VLA

All Jay Haide violas are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more. The Model 101 would be an excellent choice for students or as a second instrument for more advanced players. The 101 is available in a Strad model. Sizes range from 15"-16.5"

For more information about Jay Haide instruments see www.jayhaide.com

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

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Jay Haide 104 Model

sku Product SKU:  104VLA

All Jay Haide violas are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more. The Model 104 would be an excellent choice for the intermediate player. The 104 model is available in a Strad model. Sizes range from 15"-16.5"

For more information about Jay Haide instruments see www.jayhaide.com

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

USD 0.0000

Marco Minnozzi

sku Product SKU:  22421

Marco Minnozzi has been making violins for over 25 years. He trained with Renato Scrollavezza in Parma and has worked with V.Nigogosian, Horacio Pineiro and Rene Morel in New York. His work is sought after all over the World. This beautifully crafted violin has a full, warm tone.

USD 0.0000

Paolo Virgoletti

sku Product SKU:  18679

Paolo began his training with his uncle Arturo Virgoletti in 1999. Moving to Cremona, he worked with Elio Severgnini. While he was there he had the opportunity to restore fine old instruments and study closely the work of the great masters. He worked with master makers in Tokyo and Madrid before opening his own workshop in S.Polo d’Enza near Parma.

USD 0.0000

Labeled H. Derazey

sku Product SKU:  13500

USD 0.0000

Louis Morizot, branded A. Marissal A Lille *SOLD*
18143

For over 100 years, W.E. Hill & Sons was synonymous with superb quality. Between the World Wars, the Hill shop ramped up production and made thousands of excellent bows, solidifying their reputation as the standard bearers of English bowmaking. Fritz Kreisler regularly performed on Hill bows, including his famed recordings. One of the bowmakers, William Retford Jr., was trained by his father, one of the finest craftsmen at the workshop. Retford Jr. was with the Hills from 1919-1960, producing bows of superb quality during his tenure. This gold mounted bow, brought to the sales floor in 1938, is beautifully crafted and possesses all the qualities that gave the Hills such a fine reputation. 

W.E. Hill & Sons- William Retford Jr. *SOLD*
20113

For over 100 years, W.E. Hill & Sons was synonymous with superb quality. Between the World Wars, the Hill shop ramped up production and made thousands of excellent bows, solidifying their reputation as the standard bearers of English bowmaking. Fritz Kreisler regularly performed on Hill bows, including his famed recordings. One of the bowmakers, William Retford Jr., was trained by his father, one of the finest craftsmen at the workshop. Retford Jr. was with the Hills from 1919-1960, producing bows of superb quality during his tenure. This gold mounted bow, brought to the sales floor in 1938, is beautifully crafted and possesses all the qualities that gave the Hills such a fine reputation. 

Marcel Lapierre
20715

Lapierre began his training at the Thibouville-Lamy firm as a young teenager before working with Francois Lotte, Louis Bazin and the brothers Morizot, among others. By 1948 he established his own shop in his native Mirecourt. This bow is in excellent condition and was made in 1954.

Tschu Ho Lee
20724

Master violin maker Tschu Ho Lee has been the director of the Chicago School of Violin Making since 1980 and has taught a generation of violin makers, many of whom have become famous in their own right. Originally from Korea, Mr. Lee graduated from the Mittenwald violin making school and got his master’s certificate before coming to Chicago

Andre Chardon *SOLD*
20711

In addition to being a talented bowmaker, Andre Chardon was also a renowned violin repairman and successful businessman. He headed the family company, Chanot-Chardon, selling fine quality bows and instruments. Grandson of the great violin maker Georges Chanot, Chardon began training as a luthier with his father at the age of 15, shifting to bow making after World War I. Because the family firm occupied much of his time, he was not as prolific as many of his peers, though the quality of his production was quite high. Part of his success as a bowmaker rests upon his grandfather's collection of first rate pernambuco. This bow is strong and lively, and is accompanied by a Raffin certificate.

Robert Morrow *SOLD*
20624

One of the top American bowmakers today, Robert Morrow has also been a respected judge at bowmaking competitions, including the VSA. He trained with Charles Espey before setting up on his own in Port Townsend, WA. In 2008 he received the title "hors concours" at the VSA for his numerous gold medals. His work is always as elegant as it is functional, and this bow is no exception. Strong and vibrant, it is capable of drawing a huge tone from the instrument.

Lorenzo Rossi
12801

Rossi graduated from the Parma school headed by Scrollevezza and has also studied with Greg Alf, Guy Rabut and Carlos Arcieri in New York before opening his own workshop. We have just received this violin and were immediately impressed with the beauty and elegance of the workmanship as well as the tone.

Roman Teller 16 ½"
19824

 

 

Franck Daguin
8363

Franck Daguin studied and worked with Jean-Frederic Schmitt for ten years and then with luthier Daniel Scaffi before settling in Lyon, France. Daguin has won prizes at the spéciale Paris in 1991, the Grand Prix des Métiers d'Art Lyon in 1992 and the spéciale Paris in 2004. For years, Jay Ifshin has visited Franck at his workshop in Lyon, France and always looks forward to seeing his fine new bows as well as his restorations of great old master bows.

LaPierre
20397

Lapierre began his training at the Thibouville-Lamy firm as a young teenager before working with Francois Lotte, Louis Bazin and the brothers Morizot, among others. By 1948 he established his own shop in his native Mirecourt. This bow is in excellent condition and pulls a smooth, colorful tone.

Giancarlo Stanzani
16995

Giancarlo began violin making at a very early age and studied with Enrico Piretti. He won awards for his cellos at a major competition in Ascoli Piceno. This cello has a wam tone with depth and maturity.

Horst Schönfelder
16480

P. Serdet workshop
11302

Jay Haide l'ancienne Statue Model with European Wood
303SVLN

This special model represents an excellent alternative to our regular European wood violins. The European wood used for this model was chosen for its tonal qualities and is offered at an ideal price point. These violins project with rich warmth and great power. Jay Haide Statue Model violins are available in Stradivari, Guarneri, Guadagnini and Balestrieri models.

See www.jayhaide.com for further information on our Jay Haide instruments.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

 

 

Jay Ifshin 16 ½"
2185

1982

Edmund Glasel
16476

Georgio Martini
13219

George Withers
19433

Jay Haide 101 Model
101VLA

All Jay Haide violas are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more. The Model 101 would be an excellent choice for students or as a second instrument for more advanced players. The 101 is available in a Strad model. Sizes range from 15"-16.5"

For more information about Jay Haide instruments see www.jayhaide.com

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

Jay Haide 104 Model
104VLA

All Jay Haide violas are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more. The Model 104 would be an excellent choice for the intermediate player. The 104 model is available in a Strad model. Sizes range from 15"-16.5"

For more information about Jay Haide instruments see www.jayhaide.com

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

Marco Minnozzi
22421

Marco Minnozzi has been making violins for over 25 years. He trained with Renato Scrollavezza in Parma and has worked with V.Nigogosian, Horacio Pineiro and Rene Morel in New York. His work is sought after all over the World. This beautifully crafted violin has a full, warm tone.

Paolo Virgoletti
18679

Paolo began his training with his uncle Arturo Virgoletti in 1999. Moving to Cremona, he worked with Elio Severgnini. While he was there he had the opportunity to restore fine old instruments and study closely the work of the great masters. He worked with master makers in Tokyo and Madrid before opening his own workshop in S.Polo d’Enza near Parma.

Labeled H. Derazey
13500

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