we are delighted to present for sale this lovely viola by our most popular maker, Andrew Woods. The viola has been set up by Andrew himself with Pirastro Obligato Gold Strings and has a warm golden brown varnish and rosewood fittings.
Andrew came from an artisan craftsmanship back ground within his families gun making business, after his grandfathers death in '97 he chose to diversifier from the gun world, working for meany years as a furniture maker. As a keen Guitar, Bass and later Cello player, Andrew started making instruments for friends and local musicians as a hobby, finding a passion for instrument making, he attended first Juliet Barkers school in Cambridge, then in 2020 completed his studies at Newark School of Violin making, graduated with a BA (hons) 1st Class. Since leaving Newark Andrew has continued to developing his skills concentrating on making new violin family instruments in the rural setting of Banham Norfolk.
Stamford Strings has sold one of Andrew's 'Cellos and three of his violins, making him the most popular individual maker of the shop so far.