Maker & Player Profiles

Many find that getting to know the makers can be just as exciting and interesting as playing their instruments and examining their craftsmanship. Reading about the makers, their stories, and their work makes the process of searching for that perfect instrument all the more personal; it separates individual artistry and handiwork from impersonal machining. It also connects players and luthiers across continents and generations and provides a view into the lives of the masters behind the instruments.


Information is sourced in part from
Henley, William. Universal Dictionary of Bow Makers. Standard ed. Sussex, England: Amati Publishing, 1973.
Didier, Jacques. Manufactures & Maîtres-Luthiers. Serpenoise ed. France, 1997.
Jalovec, Karel. Encyclopedia of Violin Makers. Paul Hamlyn, 1968.
Vatelot Étienne. Les Archets français. M. Dufour, 1976.
Dilworth, John. The Brompton’s Book of Violin and Bow Makers. Usk Publishing, 2012.