Andreas Hudelmayer · London violin maker
I make instruments for professional musicians and good amateurs, and work with performers to get the best from the instruments they play.
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Violins, violas and cellos played by soloists, orchestral musicians, chamber groups and teachers around the world.
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Meet the maker
Violin making brings together my interests in music, engineering and woodwork. Since opening my own workshop in 2002, I have concentrated on making new instruments and tonal adjustment.
I grew up in a music-loving family and trained at the Newark School of Violin Making, graduating with Distinction. My work as a maker and restorer took me to Berlin, and then to London.
I have a particular interest in how acoustics can improve violin making, and regularly collaborate with fellow makers from around the world.
Looking for a new instrument, or a better response from the one you already play? Here is how I can help.
We start by discussing what you are looking for. If you have not yet played one of my instruments, I can usually arrange this for you. From there, we work towards an instrument that suits your playing.
How commissioning works
We listen to your instrument together, discuss what you would like to change, and make careful adjustments. The aim is to help it work as well as possible for your particular way of playing.
About tonal adjustment“Andreas Hudelmayer is a wonderful luthier, the beautiful cello that he made for me looks magnificent and sounds terrific.”
“The violin possesses a fabulous response, a large dynamic range and an inspiring capacity to shape its tone.”
“I just tried the latest two violins made by Andreas Hudelmayer and I found them both to be of outstanding quality and beauty.”
Hear the instruments in performance, see the making process on film, and listen to the story of the workshop.
All recordingsPeckham Levels · London
To discuss an instrument or arrange a tonal adjustment, please get in touch. I welcome visitors by appointment.
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