Instrument Makers

I bought a viola from overseas and the tone was most unpleasant to the ears. I contacted Cardiff Violins after finding out about them via the web and from the onset they were extremely helpful and very patient. The viola has been completely reset and the tone is now superb.…

Cardiff Violins saved me from a musician's worst nightmare: realising in rehearsal, on the day of a concert, that my cello had been damaged in transit! I can't thank them enough for lending me a lovely instrument for the concert and being so calm when faced with a very, very…

Cardiff Violins did a terrific job transforming my violin bow from an exploited one to a humane one... I am delighted with the bow sound and I cannot see any reason, even putting the paramount importance of ethics aside, why horse hair would be preferable.

By the time I went to Cardiff Violins I'd already been looking for a new violin for nearly six months with no luck. A couple of friends recommended that I try Cardiff saying that they were sure I'd be able to find something. Chris, Cecile and the rest of their…