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A luthier is a craftman who makes and restores stringed instruments.

Removing wood from the back with a gouge.


228 N Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
757-502-8169

Shop Hours
Tuesday - Friday
10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday
10 AM - 3 PM

Fine New & Older Instruments

Fine new and older instruments that are within the financial reach of most string players are becoming increasing hard to find. I am always looking for new instruments to import and older violins, violas and cellos that can be restored, brought back to life and sold for a reasonable price. The following list of instruments meet that criteria. If you or the string player in your family is ready to move up to a finer instrument please come in and play these expertly setup and restored violins.


Daniel O. Smith 2006 - Beautiful violin by a fine American maker. One piece highly flamed back. Decoratively carved boxwood pegs and tailpiece.

Violin - $8500 - 01VN027

Lance G. Bellamy No 105 2007 - Stradivarius model, shaded hand rubbed oil varnish of superior quality. Top made from 25 year old air dried spruce, high flamed German maple back. Correctly proportioned and adjusted producing a powerful yet warm tone. A splendid instrument.

Violin - $7000 - 01VN030

Lance Bellamy No. 106 2008 - Stradivarius model, hand rubbed oil varnish beautifully shanided finish. Top made from 25 year old air dried spruce, high flamed German maple back. Clear, ringing sonorous voice with rich overtones. Plays easily in all positions.

Violin - $7000 - 01VN029

Carolus Helmer Prague Circa 1870. Well flamed maple back, finely grained spruce top. Lovely European instrument, excellent tone.

Violin - $3900 - 01VN025

Jacob Staininger German Circa 1800 - Beautiful older German instrument with warm rich tone.

Violin - $3500 - 01VN022

F. Breton 1829 French - Strikingly flamed two piece back. Excellent example of French lutherie.

Violin - $3500 - 01VN023

Guarneri Model German Circa 1920 - Excellent condition with beautiful one piece back.

Violin - $3400 - 01VN002

Amati Model Circa 1910 German - Highly figured one piece maple back. Rosewood chinrest, pegs and tailpiece.

Violin - $3100 - 01VN003

Schweitzer Copy Circa 1890 German - One piece maple back, varnish skillfully aged and in excellent condition.

Violin - $3000 - 01VN011

Ernst Kreusler Dresden Germany Circa 1920 - Carved boxwood pegs and tailpiece. Well flamed maple back and finely grained spruce top.

Violin - $2700 - 01VN026

Guarneri Model German Circa 1900 - Warm yellow brown varnish with highly flamed two piece back.

Violin - $2700 - 01VN006

Violin Schweitzer Model Circa 1900 German 1 Pc Back

Violin - $2700 - 01VN014

Stradivarius Copy 1901 German - Saxony style violin with rosewood pegs, tailpiece and chinrest.

Violin - $2500 - 01VN010

Amati Model German Circa 1860 - Fine older Saxon instrument with a one piece back, highly arched back and top.

Violin - $2400 - 01VN028

Salvatore Callegari, Guadagnini EC Model - From the shop of M. Hehongda, this comtemporary instrument is a excellent copy of the work of the 18th century master. Expertly shaded and antiqued oil varnish finish.

Violin - $2400 - 01VN302

Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr German 1921 German - Highly flamed two piece maple. Beautiful varnish and in excellent contion.

Violin - $2400 - 01VN004

Da Salo Model German Circa 1920 - Double purfled back and top with beautiful one piece back.

Violin - $2000 - 01VN008

Camillo Callegari, Guarneri 1742 CC Model - From the shop of M. Hehongda, this comtemporary instrument is a excellent copy of the work of the 18th century Cremona maker Guarneri Del Gesu. Distinctive scroll and f holes instantly catch the eye of the discriminating player.

Violin - $1950 - 01VN305

John Juzek Stradivarius Model German 1970. One piece back with warm brown yellow varnish. Boxwood pegs, tailpiece and chinrest. Excellent condition.

Violin - $1250 - 01VN024

Franz Meyer 1987 German - Stradivarius model , shaded red brown varnish, excellent condition.

Violin - $1200 - 01VN021