The talents of master violin-makers Klaus Clement and Hagen Weise combine to produce an instrument suitable for the more advanced tertiary level player. These two makers produce a limited amount of high quality instruments with a clear and colourful tone. Each instrument has a uniquely styled antique finish. Made in Germany.

All Sofia instruments illustrate strong commitment to hand-crafted quality - something increasingly hard to find in our century. Sofia "Amadeus" and "Artista" violins or violas are the work of our younger makers - the master makers of the future. Although "Amadeus" instruments are priced in the range normally associated with factory production, they are truly hand built, including the name of the maker on the label. Our younger makers are very talented, and it is not unusual to find an "Amadeus" which has as beautiful a sound as a more expensive instrument by a better known master.
* Ebony pegs and fingerboard
* High-quality ebony tailpiece
* Dominant strings
* Inlaid purfling
* Maple back and spruce top aged for years
* Redish-brown spirit varnish

Sofia string instruments are individually made by a global group of luthiers in the time-honoured tradition of crafting fine handmade violins. Many Sofia instruments are owned by professional players - even in major orchestras - including concertmasters who have purchased a Sofia instrument as their primary or alternate instrument. Sofia violins are also in the hands of talented students and serious players devoted to music as an avocation. All Sofia instruments illustrate strong commitment to hand-crafted quality - something increasingly hard to find in our century. This violin is modeled after the genius of Guarneri del Gesu and has a powerful tone typical of this style of instrument.
* Ebony pegs and fingerboard
* High-quality ebony tailpiece
* Dominant strings
* Inlaid purfling
* Maple back and spruce top aged for years
* Redish-brown spirit varnish

Sofia string instruments are individually made by a global group of luthiers in the time-honoured tradition of crafting fine handmade violins. All Sofia instruments illustrate strong commitment to hand-crafted quality - something increasingly hard to find in our century. Sofia "Grande" and "Master Art" instruments are made by our more experienced and known luthiers. These makers use our premium aged wood, and are especially knowledgeable in the acoustic properties of the wood and in instrument construction.
* Ebony pegs and fingerboard
* High-quality ebony tailpiece
* Dominant strings
* Inlaid purfling
* Maple back and spruce top aged for years
* Redish-brown spirit varnish

The talents of master violin-makers Klaus Clement and Hagen Weise combine to produce an instrument suitable for the more advanced tertiary level player. These two makers produce a limited amount of high quality instruments with a clear and colourful tone. Each instrument has a uniquely styled antique finish. This model uses better quality tonewoods, fittings and varnish. Made in Germany.
* Rosewood pegs and ebony fingerboard
* Ebony tailpiece
* Thomastik "Vision Solo" strings. (or your choice from our wide selection)
* Inlaid purfling
* Carefully selected high quality tonewoods
* High quality individually styled antique finish

Made in Mirecourt, France, Aubert Lutherie violins are of the highest quality. These violins have a powerful yet rich warm sound which only "grow in beauty" while growing old. This model is inspired by J.B. Vuillaume models highlighting the great clearness of work, in respect of both the French and Mirecourt traditions.

Made in Mirecourt, France, Aubert Lutherie violins are of the highest quality. These violins have a powerful yet rich warm sound which only "grow in beauty" while growing old. This model is inspired by one of J.B. Vuillaume's trade instruments.

Made in Mirecourt, France, Aubert Lutherie violins are of the highest quality. These violins have a powerful yet rich warm sound which only "grow in beauty" while growing old. This model uses higher quality materials with particular emphasis on the elegance of the modeling, the quality of the shaping and the quality of the fittings.