I have been running my own workshop since 1995. My work comprises the sale, repair and restoration of violins, violas, cellos and double basses as well as the making of the viola da gamba family of instruments.
Professional players, string teachers, amateur musicians as well as young students are all welcome to visit my workshop.
You are looking to have your bow re-haired, your instrument requires a service or is in need of repair? You are looking for an instrument that is just the right one for you, as well as a bow and case to go with it? Or would you rather rent an instrument to start with? You have a family heirloom or an instrument that requires serious restoration? You are battling with a wolf note?
Then please do not hesitate to get in touch with me!
Enjoy the perfect sound of an instrument made to commission, or experience the sympathetic repair and meticulously carried out restoration of your violin, viola, violoncello, double bass or viola da gamba.
Carefully made to meet your requirements: Viols, violones, baroque violins, violas and cellos
Find your perfect string instrument including all accessories.
For tonal brilliancy- accurate set-up and careful repair of your instruments and bows
In my workshop I make all instruments of the viola da gamba family according to your personal specifications. In addition to new instruments I also carry out repairs, complex restorations and historically informed reconstructions.
After two years at Music College I was lucky enough to be able to unite these two elements and become a musical instrument maker. I went to London where I completed my training as a maker of early fretted instruments, specialising in violas da gamba.
While working for leading workshops in England and Germany I acquired and deepened my skills in repair and restoration of violins, violas, cellos and double basses. I regularly attend restoration courses organised by the British Violin Makers’ Association (BVMA) and exchange ideas with colleagues.
Through my own music-making and contact with numerous professional musicians and amateurs, I know what musicians expect from a good instrument and work with passion and commitment to fulfil these high demands.
Andrea Sala worked in my workshop from January 2023 to April 2024.
After training in Milan at the Civica Scuola dei Liuteria, Andrea Sala worked for ten years in various violin-making workshops in Cremona and Milan.
Although his longing for Italy has now drawn him back to his homeland, his instruments are still available in my workshop.
You can currently buy two of his violins through my shop.
Your enquiries, concerns or wishes are important to me. Please don’t hesitate to contact me – I look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to help!
Renate Fink,
Hagen 45
38835 Osterwieck, Germany
