stringed Instruments £10,000 - £20,000
Some of the very finest instruments on offer here at Stamford Strings. Contact us for more details or to book a trial or pop into our Stamford Shop to view.
catalogue of instruments available
NEW Bergonzi Model Violin - A unique collaboration by the Trustees of the RAB Trust. A soloist's violin. Evah Pirazzi Gold.
NEW Antoine Gourdon, 2020 - Violin with Corene fingerboard.
NEW Carlos Libreros Viola, 2022 - Andrea Guarneri 'Josefowitz' 1690 Model, 16", Antiqued, Evah Pirazzi Strings.
Strad Model Cello - Started by Arnold Boyes and completed in a unique and exciting RAB Trust collaboration.
Andrew Woods, Cello - Made to Andrew's own design, with a slim waist and beautiful spirit varnish finish.
Filippo Protani Cello 2007 - Rugeri Model, Oil Varnish, mature balanced sound.
SOLD NEW Leonardo Cello, Aqua Model, 2022 - Based on a Carcassi model, rich orange-red varnish.
Nigel Melfi, Violin 2018 - Amati model and was made for Cremona 2018, and was praised for its playability.
Helen Mitchetschläger Violin, 1991 - Andrea Guarneri model, light oil varnish. Immaculate condition.
Mathieu Fourrier Violin, 2015 - A copy of Strad Huberman violin, played by Joshua Bell. Fabulous sound and playability.
NEW Antoine Gourdon, 2020 - Violin with Corene fingerboard.
NEW Carlos Libreros Viola, 2022 - Andrea Guarneri 'Josefowitz' 1690 Model, 16", Antiqued, Evah Pirazzi Strings.
Strad Model Cello - Started by Arnold Boyes and completed in a unique and exciting RAB Trust collaboration.
Andrew Woods, Cello - Made to Andrew's own design, with a slim waist and beautiful spirit varnish finish.
Filippo Protani Cello 2007 - Rugeri Model, Oil Varnish, mature balanced sound.
SOLD NEW Leonardo Cello, Aqua Model, 2022 - Based on a Carcassi model, rich orange-red varnish.
Nigel Melfi, Violin 2018 - Amati model and was made for Cremona 2018, and was praised for its playability.
Helen Mitchetschläger Violin, 1991 - Andrea Guarneri model, light oil varnish. Immaculate condition.
Mathieu Fourrier Violin, 2015 - A copy of Strad Huberman violin, played by Joshua Bell. Fabulous sound and playability.
Bergonzi Model Violin - RAB Trust, 2021
A unique and exciting collaboration between Master Makers Mark Robinson, Philip Ihle, Nigel Melfi and Elaine Spicer. Based on the 'Cramer Heath' Bergonzi model, a favourite of Mark Robinson. Incredible depth of sound. Evah Pirazzi Gold strings. A soloist's violin.
carlos libreros 2022
Andrea Guarneri 'Josefowitz' 1690 Model, 16", Antiqued, Evah Pirazzi Strings. One piece back. Sonorous, rich sound. Evenly balanced. Superb sound and subtly antiqued oil varnish, handmade by Carlos.
antoine gourdon, 2020
Stunning violin handmade in the UK by Master Maker Antoine Gourdon and set up with Peter Infeld Strings, featuring rosewood pegs and tailpiece and an ebony chin rest. The model is inspired by the Stradivari Gibson Huberman, 1713, and features a sustainable new generation of fingerboard "sonowood". Amber varnish.
antoine gourdon, 2019
Gorgeous violin, handmade by Master Maker Antoine Gourdon, and set up with Peter Infeld Strings, boxwood pegs, tailpiece and chin rest. The model is inspired by Guarneri Plowden "del Gesù" 1735. Amber varnish with an antiqued finish.
strad model CELLO - collaboration
Strad Model Cello. A unique and wonderful cello with a fabulous history being sold on behalf of the RAB Trust. Started by Arnold Boyes and finished by Helen Michetschläger, Mark Robinson, Philip Ihle and others. Practically perfect in every way. 10/10 for playability, looks and sound.
Andrew Woods Cello
Andrew Woods, Cello. Made to Andrew's own design, this is a full size cello with a slim waist and beautiful spirit varnish finish. Set up with a combination of Spiricore and Larsen Magnacore strings, this cello has a mature and rich sound that will delight any professional or serious amateur.
Filippo Protani Cello 2007
Filippo Protani Cello 2007. This Rugeri Model Cello has a well balanced mature sound. The cello has a rich golden brown oil varnish and is set up with Thomastik Versum (G and C) and Larsen strings (A and D).
Nigel Melfi Violin 2018
Nigel Melfi, Violin 2018. Exquisitely finished and with immaculate varnish, this violin is an Amati model and was made for Cremona 2018, and was praised for its playability. Indeed, with a highly refined set up it plays like a dream and has looks to match.
helen Michetschläger 1991
HELEN MICHETSCHLÄGER, Violin 1991. One of Britain's foremost modern makers, Helen's work is much in demand and she works to commission. This rarely available instrument has a light golden is based on Andrea Guarneri 1664 and has a light golden oil varnish.
Mathieu Fourrier
Mathieu Fourrier, Violin 2015. Based on Stradivarius' Huberman, played by Joshua Bell. Stunning varnish, antiqued to match the original. Set up with Evah Pirazzi Strings. Having been through various seasons, this violin has opened up and developed it's mature voice. Mathieu has worked with Philip Ihle, amongst other significant makers.
helen Michetschläger violin 1993
SOLD
Helen Michetschläger Violin 1993. One of Britain's foremost modern makers, Helen's work is much in demand and she works to commission. This rarely available instrument has a rich red oil varnish and is based on a Guarneri model.
peter smith viola 2018
THIS VIOLA IS NOW SOLD. CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COMMISSION A VIOLA BY PETER SMITH
Peter Smith, Viola 2018. Rarely available, and a stunning example of the results of decades of experimentation and research by this brilliant British Maker. Antiqued and featuring intricate inlay characteristic of Peter's work, based on the Andrea Guarneri Conté Vitale model, with the Maker's own adaptations to improve playability and sound.
TONY PADDAY CELLO
SOLD
Tony Padday Cello 1990. Based on an Andrea Guarneri model. In immaculate condition with a new set up including Spiricore and Larsen Magnacore Strings. Slightly smaller size body with full size set up (680mm string length). Very comfortable to play. Gorgeous full bodied sound that you would expect from this master maker.
