A multiple award winning family business that offers bespoke instrument design & creation for a worldwide clientele.
We also offer instrument rental solutions to clients based UK-wide,
instrument services, sales, repairs, appraisals, and bow sales
of violin, viola, da spalla, cello, double bass
Shop Violins
Shop Cello
Shop Bows
Client Testimonials
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“Fantastic service hiring a viola from Bridge Street Violins online
- I had a fantastic experience renting a viola from Bridge Street Violins. Laurentius was in touch from the start and sent the instrument out super quickly with a courier of my choice. The whole service has been brilliant and has made me feel very valued as a customer. I will definitely be buying from Bridge Street Violins once I am ready to own my own viola.” Read more…
— K. Darby (Manchester)
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“I only have positive comments to describe my experience of purchasing a cello from Bridge Street Violins.
From the outset, Laurentius listened, offered sensible advice and shared his extensive knowledge about the history of cello making. Laurentius even arranged for me to try some suitable instruments closer to my home. Outstanding customer service.” Read more…
— L. Gethins (Buckingham)
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“Highly recommend Bridge Street Violins!
I am so happy with the service I’ve received. Laurentius is fantastic, warm and respectful towards the instruments and customers. I just sold my old violin through him and feel so happy it’s now re-homed. Selling my violin was a huge decision and he’s treated the sale with respect and warmth throughout. I’m delighted that the instrument will now be used by someone else who will love it and am so happy with the outcome. Strongly recommend!” Read more…
— K. Southwell (Lincoln)
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“You made the violin I inherited from my grandfather playable.
I never knew him, but now I have something that he cherished and loved. Thank you so much for playing it for me when you brought it back. I was so happy to hear it after all this time. It sounded wonderful.” Read more…
— M. Bloem (Sint Pancras)
HERITAGE
Empowering our clients to live a life that is full of opportunity and free of constraints, so they can match their potential and inspire others to do the same.
How do we do this? By offering a unique service to design beautiful, original instruments. These are created with the player’s tonal desires and measurements in mind. For this I use the method that Ancient Greek architects used to design their theaters with legendary acoustics. This delivers your ideal sound by design, not by chance!
Interested in exploring your options? Get in touch!
We also support players of every level and age with optimally adjusted pre-made instruments and outfits that inspire them to progress and grow at their speed until they are ready for their ‘forever’ instrument later on.
CRAFT
Fine new and vintage instruments and bows, for sale and hire.
Bespoke new instruments, uniquely custom fitted to the musician.
Expert maintenance services with accurate condition reports.
Bespoke restoration solutions for violin, viola, cello, double bass and baroque instruments.
Valuation certificates, based on current up-to-date market prices, for insurance or probate.
Detailed damage assessments to get your insurance claim started.
Private and commission sales on consignment.
Accessories for musicians, cases & mutes, rests & rosins, strings & things.
QUALITY
“I only have positive comments to describe my experience of purchasing a cello from Bridge Street Violins. From the outset, Laurentius listened, offered sensible advice and shared his extensive knowledge about the history of cello making. Laurentius even arranged for me to try some suitable instruments closer to my home. Outstanding customer service.”
- L. Gethins (Buckingham, UK) -
“Highly recommend Bridge Street Violins! I am so happy with the service I’ve received. Laurentius is fantastic, warm and respectful towards the instruments and customers. I just sold my old violin through him and feel so happy it’s now re-homed. Selling my violin was a huge decision and he’s treated the sale with respect and warmth throughout. I’m delighted that the instrument will now be used by someone else who will love it and am so happy with the outcome. Strongly recommend!”
- K. Southwell (Lincoln, UK) -
Explore a new sound,
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Your Instrument, Designed and Created for You
What sets Bridge Street Violins apart is: you can commission your own instrument, based on 2500 years of European Cultural knowledge, specifically designed and crafted for you
No repro copies,
Only authentic originals!
A different string to your bow, click the picture!
About the Luthier Exclusivity Program for Violin Strings
Bridge Street Violins has partnered up with String manufacturer Warchal. Their Timbre Violin String - exclusively available through a selected network of professional violin shops - is stocked and sold through Bridge Street Violins.
(and about how to recycle strings better)
Help our world,
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About the ecoRosin from Leatherwood Bespoke Rosins
The health of our world is in rapid decline. Our individual decisions are now more important than ever.
ecoRosin has been created to make beautiful music, and leave no footprint on our planet.
Student or grade 8+, we’ve got you. click the picture!
About the House Brand Trade Instruments
Bridge Street Violins proudly presents our own range of affordable instruments which tick all our boxes
(and offer incredible value
for sound too!)