Violin Sales and Commissions near Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria

In addition to specifically commissioned instruments, I also usually try to keep at least one of my own new instruments available for full trial without commitment.

I also try to keep a good selection of older and second hand instruments for sale which can also be tried at leisure and without commitment - you can take all day if you want!

Sales and viewing are normally by appointment but a quick phone call will usually suffice to make arrangements - contact

Where possible I always try to offer a discount for my own students.

A selection of instruments for sale are shown below - for further information / photos please contact

Samick 5 String Banjo - Offers circa £250

Samick SB 55 Banjo in excellent condition and apparently never been played. Now considered to be a vintage instrument made between 1990 and 2001, it certainly shows no signs of having been used and it's just crying out for a good home! The spec, is - Nato neck, resonator, ply Maple rim, engraved chrome arm res, milky head, 24 brackers, Rosewood fretboard & bridge, Planetary w/ geared 5th, heart inlay, chrome hardware, 5-string.

Offered on behalf of a client so no personal guarantee on this one.

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Stainer Violin £3,800

Professional quality instrument, believed to be circa 1670. This delighful instrument has the quality of tone and response that might be expected of an instrument of such age. Not massively loud but the sound carries well with a rich warm tone. This instrument is delightful and plays with ease. Would be well suited to chamber / quartet setting. Click on an image to enlarge

Quality handmade Violin - £2500

This professional / advanced student instrument is in immaculate condition. Made circa 1990 it has the benefit of having been 'played in' and has a lovely rounded and even tone throughout. Currently fitted with obligato strings.Click on an image to enlarge

New Handmade Bouzouki - £950

Superb hand crafted instrument by Lancaster based professional instrument maker / tutor Paul Beevers. GDAD Rosewood / Spruce X-braced top / Maple neck / Ebony fingerboard. 645mm scale length. Great sound, quality fittings / finish.Click on an image to enlarge

Very old violin - £650

This interesting old violin has a grafted scroll and is probably at least 18th century, possibly older it plays well and is set up with Obligato strings and a quality Aubert bridge. Click on an image to enlarge

Mittenwald Violin - £450-00

Probably late 19th century good student / folk instrument. Clear, open and even sound across strings / register. Good overtones and harmonics, currently set up with Obligato strings, no open cracks. Pegs fairly worn but working well [Could be easily replaced]Click on an image to enlarge

Old German Violin - £380

Labelled Stradivarius and dated 1886 this instrument is well set up in excellent playing condition. Click on an image to enlarge

Old Violin - £250-00

Unlabelled violin circa 1900 possibly German / Austrian. Lovely open tone throughout. Has some repaired belly cracks which appear to be sound. Front / scroll would benefit from having the varnish re-furbished to make this an attractive violin with a 'delicate' feel.Click on an image to enlarge

Quality German Bow by Albert C Schuster - £1500

Superb professional bow, silver mounted 62 gramsClick on an image to enlarge

French Bow £350-00

Silver mounted, this bow was independently valued for insurance at £1600 several years ago. It was dropped and suffered a head break. This has been repaired by myself and has been in regular use since but is hence offered without guarantee. Nicely balanced, weight 55 gramsClick on an image to enlarge