Instruments for Sale

Instrument description Price Status Pictures

Modern chinese

A well crafted new violin from Eastman Strings, with a balanced and responsive tone.

£600 For Sale

Modern chinese antiqued violin by Melcas Guarneri Model

A nice antiqued Guarneri Model by this good Chinese manufacturer, responsive and easy to play.

£600 For Sale

French Violin by Leon Paroche, Billancourt 1927

A good French violin imported by Beare and Son of London in the 1920′ with no damage or repair, just some varnish blemishes. It has a soft and balanced tone.

£750 Sold

Saxon Violin circa 1890

An attractive Saxon violin, circa 1890.  It is well constructed and in very good conditions, no cracks, with a bright and open sound.

£800 Sold

H. Blaise , Mirecourt 7/8 size circa 1900

A beautifully wooded french violin from Mirecourt, with a lovely soft varnish, made by H Blaise, labelled his typical hand written label:” A l’enseigne de la bonne Lorraine H. Blaise est feseur de violons a Mirecourt H B”.  This instrument had some woodworm damage below the tailpiece, which I repaired; it is otherwise in good conditions, with a sweet and warm tone.

£850 For Sale

Cello Stradivari Model Hungarian circa 2000

This cello is a good value modern Eastern European Strad Model, with beautiful timber and a yellow colour; it will suit the advancing student.

£1200 Sold

Jay Haide Guadagnini Model

A one piece back antiqued J. Haide, great sound and look, a popular choice for the advancing student, set up and adjusted in our workshop

£1200 For Sale

Violin by Marius Didier, Mattaincourt 1927

A well made french violin labelled “Marius Didier, Luthier 1927 Mattaincourt N. 47.
It is in good conditions,only a small impact crack on the side of the button and a few varnish blemishes, it is very responsive with a big sound.

£1250 Sold

Jay Haide Maggini Model Viola 2009 Antiqued

A very nicely antiqued viola by this very popular make. It has double purfling and an ebony crown, a good sounding brescian Model with comfortable dimensions of 40cm or 15¾ inches.

£1300 For Sale

Cello Goffriller Model by Jay Haide 2008

A very nice cello, new looking and great sounding; its compact but wide shape offers comfort together with a deep and punchy tone.

£2850 Sold