Instruments

Using long-seasoned highly-figured European maple and top quality  spruce, Rudolf makes violins, violas and cellos. Modelled on classical instruments from the 17th and 18th century, Rudolf's instruments are made using the highest standards of traditional craftsmanship. All instruments are entirely made by hand and oil varnished. Top-quality fittings of ebony, rosewood or boxwood complete the instrument which is played and adjusted to bring out its full tone and timbre. Rudolf works to commission as well as crafting a small number of stock instruments each year.

Alongside instruments based upon classical models, such as Stradavari and Guaneri, instruments of smaller sizes, for example 7/8ths violins and small size violas, can be made to order depending upon player requirements.

There are usually a number of instruments and bows in stock with more being added as they are made. Please Email or telephone to find out about availability and prices.

Bows

Over the years Rudolf has sourced an exquisite collection of the rare Pernambuco wood from which quality bows have traditionally been made for more than two centuries. Crafting each bow with millimetre precision and traditional methods, Rudolf is dedicated to selecting the finest Pernambuco pieces and pairing them with just the right ebony, silver and ivory components along with other authentic materials to create beautifully balanced bows.