Theo Parmakis Violin 2018

Strad model violin based on the Messiah. Spirit varnish over a golden yellow ground and a lightly patinated finish. Set up with Evah Pirazzi Gold strings by the Maker himself. 

£4,950

the back and front

The Scroll

Lovely flamed maple, expertly carved.

Dimensions

LOB: 353mm
Upper Bout: 165mm
Middle Bout: 113mm
Lower Bout: 207mm
String Length: 329mm
A Theo Parmakis Violin with exceptional sound, a stunning tone and playability.
A Theo Parmakis Violin with exceptional sound, a stunning tone and playability.
A Theo Parmakis Violin with exceptional sound, a stunning tone and playability.
A Theo Parmakis Violin with exceptional sound, a stunning tone and playability.

Theo Parmakis

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Theo Parmakis is a graduate of the Newark School of Violin Making.

As a musician first with a background in folk music and computer programming, his instruments are the culmination of a process which combines modern ideas and traditional techniques to produce instruments with a rich and rounded sound.  They are easy to play and characterful, ideal for a player looking for a dependable but unique instrument.

Theo works out of his dedicated workshop in Sheffield where he crafts and repairs a variety of stringed instruments. He has hosted several work experience and skill sharing sessions for other luthiers interested in his ideas. He also enjoys teaching banjo and other instruments, and has built a selection of software to facilitate the process of learning music