violin specialist 

StringMaster 

GERMAN MADE VIOLIN

German made violins are known for their sold craftmanship and warm, rich tones, with a history rooted in centuries of violin-making tradition.

The cello is prominent in Germany due to strong tradition of cello playing, distinguished by its 'German school' approach and the historical significance of German cello makers and musician.

Leonhardt's creation are renowned for their resonance and clarity. His violins, crafted with precision from aged woods and adorned with deep varnish over a golden base, epitomize his mastery, each showcasing clear, strong and focused tones.

RAINER LEONHARDT​

Rainer Leonhardt 

The Leonhardt workshop producing quality bowed instruments since 1926, is situated in the small town of mittenwald. This centre of south German Lutherie has a 350 year tradition of violin making. 

The Lemans violin 

Lemans models are appropriate for the pre-professional performer looking for an instruments that is capable of filling the concert hall or just as comfortable in a chamber settings. Poised and powerful, Lemans are the ultimate expression of subtle elegance and performance. 

HEINRICH GILL 

The Heinrich Gill workshop was established in 1952 in Bubenreuth, Germany. The workshop is known for producing fantastic quality European made instruments that are suitable for intermediate to advanced players.


Progressing Players Violin W2 (Monza)
Monza Model instruments are an excellent choice for the progressing players looking for an enduring and reliable performance partner. They are hand-graduated for optimal tone and offer players graceful and refined elegance with performance to match.

​​andrea schudtz violin

MADE IN ITALY

Expect nothing less than brilliance in sound when you play the "Falcon" violin. It's exceptional tonal characteristics produce a rich, warm and sonorous voice that will captivate both the player and the audience.

Violin making is a very special art-craft requiring the command of many traditional skills. 

A special talent for wood working and artistic sensibility are among them, but most important is the ability to incorporate the vast violin crafting experience of earlier generation into one's work.

He has received many awards for his excellent work, including from the French violin maker association and Bavarian chamber of crafts.

VIOLIN W2 [ MONZA]

Monza model instruments Arte an excellent choice for the progressing players looking for an enduring reliable performance partner. They are hand -graduated for optimal tone and offer players graceful and refined elegance with performance to match.

It is important to wipe down a violin or cello after each use. This helps to remove rosin, sweat, and other residue that can damage the instrument's varnish, strings and overall sound quality.

Offers musical growth at an economical price.
Handmade of nicely flamed maple and aged mountain spruce. Slightly shaded spirit varnish is elegantly applied to natural points of wear.
Advancing players will appreciate the evenness throughout the range, round, complex sound.
Richness in depth of sound will be appreciated by performer and audience.

The Heinrich Gill worksop was established in 1952 in Bubenreuth,Germany. The workshop is known for producing fantastic quality European made instruments that are suitable for intermediate to advanced players.

The violin has been name due to its incredible speed and responsiveness and for its beautiful gold- brown varnish inspired by the rust-hued feathers of a falcon.

Andrea is a true professional: his research doesn’t end once his objective has been reached. Through his craft, he recreates antique methods and combines the rigorous, careful study of past Masters’ instruments with constant experimentation. His works emanate the vibrations of ages past in instruments of crystal clear resonance, perfect in their every detail.

Andrea probably applies the most attention to detail of anyone in his field. His artistry is capable of uniting the research of other master craftsmen, his personal studies, his plans and even his dreams, in a single original structure. His father taught him that every instrument has a tale to tell, which begins the moment in which the master craftsman designs it, even straying from the classical schemes of the profession. The design takes on a strength capable of rendering the crafting of the instrument an indispensable necessity, like breathing. This is the only way that a piece of wood can be brought to life, given a soul and transformed into a sensual creature. Achieving harmony between nature, the instrument and the musician is fundamental; as if the instrument itself were to become a means of recreating the archaic bond between the musician and nature.


To maintain the sound quality of a violin or cello, regular cleaning, proper storage and attention to string and bow condition are essential.

1997

Prize of the European association of violin and bow makers for the best crafted instrument submitted by a European at the international competition in Mittenwald.

2005

Special prize of the kreissparkasse Garmisch-partenkirchen for handcrafting excellence.

Apprenticeships under seasoned makers honed his skills, culminating in a master's degree from the Munich Chamber of crafts in 1990.

He selects spruce and maple tonewoods from Germany, Bosnia, Austria and Italy.

Why is German violin is so famous in Germany?

German violin are famous in Germany and worldwide due to their rich history of craftsmanship, warm and powerful sound and the use of high-quality tone wood.

Maintaining violin and cellos is crucial for preserving their sound quality, playability and value. Proper care also safeguards against damage from environmental factors like humidity and temperature change.

Klaus Ludwig clement


Made in Germany



Violin Model V3, V5, V6 and V8


  • Available in  4/4 size
  • Entirely handcrafted in Leipzig, Germany
  • Hand selection of seasoned tonewood from Europe
  • Solid Ebony fittings
  • Strong and even in tone projections
  • Hand applied antique styled oil varnish 
  • Set Up option with Thomastik Dominant string or equivalent
  • ​Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case

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Emanuel Wilfer Violin Model 73 Strad Copy


  • Available in  4/4 size 
  • Entirely handcrafted by Geigenbaumaster Luthier 
  • Finest selection of Aged  European tonewood and  flamed maple back
  • Excellent and refined tone production
  • ​Noted for "played-in" tone quality
  • African ebony or Rosewood fittings 
  • Hand applied  oil antique styled  varnish
  • Set up with seasoned bridge & old spruce for soundpost​
  • Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case


Model 73

Copy of Strad Model

Emanuel Wilfer Violin Model 72 Guarneri Copy


  • Available in  4/4 size 
  • Entirely handcrafted by Geigenbaumaster Luthier 
  • Fine selection of Aged  European tonewood and  flamed maple back
  • Excellent and refined tone production
  • ​Noted for "played-in" tone quality
  • African ebony fittings 
  • Hand applied  oil antique styled  varnish
  • Set up with seasoned bridge & old spruce for soundpost​
  • Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case


Model 72

Copy of Guarneri Model


Model 60


Emanuel Wilfer Violin Model 60


  • Available in  4/4 size
  • Fine selection of  European tonewood and  flamed maple back
  • Excellent and refined tone production
  • African ebony fittings 
  • Hand applied  oil antique styled  varnish
  • Set up with seasoned bridge & old spruce for soundpost
  • Available in Strad, Guarneri 
  • Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case


Model 50


Emanuel Wilfer Violin Model 50


  • Available in   4/4 size
  • Fine selection of  European tonewood and  flamed maple back
  • Strong and refined tone production
  • African ebony fittings 
  • Hand applied  oil antique styled  varnish
  • Set up with seasoned bridge & old spruce for soundpost
  • Available in Strad, Guarneri 
  • Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case​​

Emanuel Wilfer

Meisterwerkstatt fur geigenbau seit 1905


The Wilfer master workshop was founded in 1905 by luthier Emanuel Wilfer senior. Within the last 100 years, his master instruments are more sought-after by musicians and collectors. Today, the workshop is successfully run in the fourth generation by Roland Rudolf Wilfer. The instruments handmade in our workshop are produced in the 4th generation according to old traditions. All models are crafted  precisely to ensure optimum tone quality and projection. All instruments made are from the finest old and natural seasoned European resonance wood.


Model 700 & 701


Todts Advanced series 700 & 701 are available in Violin, Viola, Cello and Contra Bass


  • Available in  7/8 and 4/4 size
  • Available in 15" - 17" for viola
  • Available in  4/4 size cello
  • Available in  3/4 size Contra bass
  • Finest selection of  European tonewood and highly flamed maple back
  • Excellent and refined tone production
  • Boxwood or African ebony fittings with inlaid pearl
  • Hand applied spirit or oil antique styled  varnish
  • Set up with French bridge & old spruce for soundpost
  • Available in Strad, Guarneri or Ole Bull copy
  • Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case

Todts Advanced series 600 are available in Violin, Viola, Cello and Contra Bass


  • Available in  7/8 and 4/4 size
  • Available in 15" - 17" for viola

  • Available in 3/4 - 4/4 size cello

  • Available in 1/2 - 3/4 size Contra bass

  • Selected of aged  European tonewood and highly flamed maple

  • Excellent and refined tone production
  • Boxwood or African ebony fittings with inlaid pearl
  • Hand applied spirit or oil antique styled  varnish
  • Set up with French bridge & old spruce for soundpost
  • Available in Strad, Viotti or Guarneri copy
  • Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case


Model 600


Model 600, 700 & 701 - Professional series


Todts professional model which are from 600, 700 & 701 series are crafted in a workshop in Bubenreuth, Germany using only selected premium seasoned tonewoods under the Master's preferred choice. This series provide excellent tone projection and response thus making the instrument preferred choice for players who wanted dark and colourful tone. Todts advanced series are available in multi layered hand applied spirit or oil antique styled varnish. Instruments are crafted by the superior master maker in the workshop.

Todts Advanced series 400 are available in Violin, Viola, Cello and Contra Bass


  • Available in  3/4, 7/8 and 4/4 size for violin
  • Available in 14" - 17" for viola
  • Available in 3/4 - 4/4 size cello
  • Available in 1/2 - 3/4 size Contra bass
  • Selected premium tonewood and highly flamed maple
  • Boxwood or African ebony fittings with inlaid pearl
  • Hand applied spirit varnish
  • Set up with French bridge & old spruce for soundpost
  • Available in Strad, Maggini, Guarneri or Viotti copy
  • Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case

Todts Advanced series 500 are available in Violin, Viola, Cello and Contra Bass


  • Available in 3/4, 7/8 and 4/4 size
  • Available in 14" - 17" for viola

  • Available in 3/4 - 4/4 size cello

  • Available in 1/2 - 3/4 size Contra bass

  • Selected European tonewood and highly flamed maple

  • Powerful and refined tone production
  • Boxwood or African ebony fittings with inlaid pearl
  • Hand applied spirit or oil antique styled  varnish
  • Set up with French bridge & old spruce for soundpost
  • Available in Strad, Maggini, Viotti or Guarneri copy
  • Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case

Todts Advanced series 300 are available in Violin, Viola, Cello and Contra Bass


  • Available in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 and 4/4 size
  • Available in 14" - 17" for viola
  • ​​Available in 1/4 - 4/4 size cello
  • Available in 1/2 - 3/4 size Contra bass
  • ​Boxwood or African ebony fittings 
  • Hand applied spirit varnish
  • Set up with French bridge & old spruce for soundpost
  • Available in Strad of Guarneri copy
  • Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and case


Model 500



Model 400



Model 300


Todts beginner's series are available in Violin, Viola, Cello and Contra Bass 


  • Available in  1/32 to 3/4, 7/8 and 4/4 size for violin

  • Available in 14" - 17" for viola

  • Available in 1/8 - 4/4 size cello

  • Available in 1/8 - 3/4 size Contra bass

  • Ebony fittings for pegs, chinrest, fingerboard, nut and saddle
  • Hand applied spirit varnish 
  • Fully carved instruments provide quality tone and craftsmanship
  • Available in Strad copy
  • Set up with Pirastro Tonica or equivalent strings with French bridge
  • ​Outfit options with Brazilwood bow and Case

Model 300, 400 and 500 - Advanced series


Todts advanced model which are from 300 to 500 series are crafted using selected premium seasoned tonewoods for better tone quality and response. This series provide stronger and warmer tone projection as compared with the beginner series. Todts advanced series are available in multi layered hand applied spirit or oil antique styled varnish. Each tonewood are carefully hand selected and air dried naturally for optimum tone quality.

Wilhiem Todts

                        Handmade Workshop violin


The finest instruments always begin with the finest materials. All tonewood for Todts instruments are carefully selected from the Northern China to the European continent. Todts's instruments are crafted using none other than a century's worth of tradition of craftsmanship from the famous maker of German and Italian masters. By preserving the old techniques, each instrument is assured of strong tone projection, playability and craftsmanship. Along that, Todts instruments are meticulously hand crafted by skilled craftsperson and master luthier from Germany to meet every individual model with their unique tone and response. Thus, Todts instruments consists of beginner to professional range which are handcrafted from the workshop in Beijing and Bubenreuth, Germany. 


Model 80, 100 and 200 - Beginner's series 


Todts model 100 and 200 are suitable for early players as these models are responsive and affordable. Model 200 provides a remarkable strong tone thus a favourite among schools and private tutors.