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William Szott
Qualification
violin maker
Service
new building, repair, restoration
Particularities
William Szott founded his Manchester workshop to provide luthier services on the same high craftsmanship levels one would find in London. He studied violin making at Merton College in South London and worked almost 5 years for J P Guivier, one of Britain's best-known violin dealers and restorers. William Szott builds new instruments after classical Italian masters and offers individual repair services.
Paul Ayres – Ayres Violins Ltd
Qualification
master violinmaker
Service
trade, new building, repair, restoration, accessories
Particularities
Paul Ayres started his career as a violin maker at Ealing Strings and the Cranston workshop in London before he opened his Manchester atelier that quickly developed into a leading establishment for repairs, restorations and violin making. Cooperating with the experienced violin makers and restorers Dave Slight and Michael Watson the team at Ayres Violins serves professional musicians all over the UK and overseas with specialized luthier services incl. bow rehairs and repairs and their newly built instruments. Additionally, a selection of modern and antique stringed instruments and all kinds of accessories are available at the Didsbury shop.
Forsyth Brothers Ltd
Qualification
master violinmaker
Service
trade, repair, restoration, accessories
Particularities
Forsyth is a long-established dealer of musical instruments and accessories that provides a selection of stringed instruments for beginners and advanced players, including European made Forsyth brand instruments. With a fully qualified luthier being a part of the team Forsyth offers specialized repair and maintenance services for instruments of the violin family.
Alan Gregory Music & Musical Instruments
Qualification
violin maker
Service
trade, repair, accessories
Particularities
Alan Gregory Music & Musical Instruments runs a retail music store with a strings section of violins, violas, cellos and double basses for beginners and advanced players, and of course a wide range of accessories. Instrument maintenance and repairs including bow rehairing are available at the company's workshop.
Helen Michetschläger
Qualification
master violinmaker, restorer
Service
trade, new building, repair, restoration, leasing, accessories
Particularities
Helen Michetschläger studied violin making at the Newark School of Violin Making and builds new violins, violas and cellos to commission for professional musicians. She specializes in smaller sized instruments and offers rental programs especially for talented young players.