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This month we feature a stunning and totally unique violin bow, a collaboration of the old and new between the famous firm of WE Hill & Sons and the ex-Hills bowmaker John Clutterbuck. For years in our collection we have had a beautiful tortoiseshell and silver Hill frog and adjuster, a superb example dating from … Continue reading A Unique and stunning violin bow

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This month’s featured instrument is a fine Scottish violin by the celebrated maker James W Briggs made in Glasgow and dated 1924.James Briggs was a maker, an established expert in old violins who ran a shop in Glasgow dealing in instruments. He is recognised as one of the best Scottish makers of the period, ranking alongside … Continue reading Instrument of the month – James W Briggs, 1924

Please see the violin pages for a new arrival, a beautiful English violin by William Luff labelled and dated 1978, it has been in the same family ownership since it was purchased from the maker himself, and is now offered for sale.  It even has Luff's original bridge and is in near perfect condition. Please … Continue reading Instrument of the month – William Luff, 1978 (SOLD)

Please take a look at our new short video which can be found at the bottom of our home page.  Many thanks for Florence and Elias for coming over for the day and spending time with the crew - details about these two amazing musicians can be found here https://www.duodekacord.com/aboutus