This violin, completed in February of 2004, is constructed with a one-piece back.  As with many of my violins, it is inspired by the late-period violins of Joseph Guarneri del Gesu.  With its broad widths and square lower bout, this instrument has a deep, robust voice with a responsive lower register and an open 'e string.  This violin was sold in June of 2004 through John Montgomery Violins, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Mr. Montgomery may be reached at (919) 821-4459.

Updated 26 October, 2004

This violin is another example of one of my favorite models inspired by the late instruments of Joseph Guarneri del Gesu.  It is constructed of stunningly figured wood and has a rich voice to match.  This violin was sold in 2005 through the workshop of J. S. Holmes Fine Violin, in Ann Arbor, MI.  Mr. Holmes may be reached at (734)-668-6745.

Updated 7 May, 2004

This 'petite' model is inspired by the early-period violins of Joseph Guarneri, del Gesu.  It is an exceptional model for musicians who demand the comfort of an instrument with incrementally shorter string length, a more rounded shoulder, a slim neck and diminutive edges without compromising tone quality or power.   This violin was sold in October of 2004 through the workshop of J. S. Holmes Fine Violin, in Ann Arbor, MI.  Mr. Holmes may be reached at (734)-668-6745.

Updated 26 October, 2004

This violin was inspired by an early period Antonio Stradivari.    It is no longer available for sale.

Updated 17 May, 2003

This Modern moderately sized 16 5/16" Viola, completed in the Fall of 2002, produces a big, powerful and immediate sound, rich in overtones, belying it's size.   The back and sides are constructed of Lombardy Poplar, allowing the instrument to be very light in weight. 
This instrument was sold on order.

Updated 18 March, 2003

This slightly small violin was finished in February of 2003.  This 'petite' model has been an exceptional one for musicians who demand the comfort of an instrument with incrementally shorter string length, a more rounded shoulder, a slim neck and diminutive edges. This violin has been sold.

Updated 10 July, 2005

This violin in modern setup is built upon a pattern that has become very successful for me over the years.  It is inspired by a late period instrument by Joseph Guarneri del Gesu.  Completed in December of 2002, this violin displays maple back, sides and scroll of stunning maple.  The spruce top is covered with 'hazel', or 'bear claw', throughout.  With a dark velvety tonal character, this instrument is very comfortable to play and has plenty of reserve.  This violin has been sold.

updated 10 March, 2003

Another of my violins built after the late period violins by Joseph Guarneri del Gesu, this instrument produces an even pure sound with plenty of reserve.  It was sold through Shar Fine Instruments. 

Updated 11 March, 2003

In March 2002 I completed a violin patterned after an instrument by Joseph Guarneri del Gesu, ca. 1742.  This model, which I've used for several years now with excellent results, produces instruments with a powerful, immediate sound, rich in overtones.  This particular instrument has been sold.

Updated 10 July, 2002

This violin was inspired by an early Joseph Guarneri del Gesu of slightly diminutive dimensions.  It is very comfortable to hold and play with no loss in tonal color or volume of sound.  The varnish has been lightly "antiqued".  This instrument is owned by Nat Hewitt.  A more recent example of this model linked below.

Updated 25 October, 2001

This is one of the violins I've made on the small patterned Joseph Guarneri del Gesu.  I added this model to my repertoire to accommodate those musician who desire an instrument of slightly smaller dimensions without a loss in volume or color of sound.  This instrument is owned by Kim Zabelle of Seattle, Washington.

Updated 15 February, 2002

In December, 2000 I completed a violin in modern set-up modeled after Antonio Stradivari, ca. 1703.  This is an instrument that exhibits a sound rich in overtones, allowing the musician to draw from an extensive pallet of tonal colors.  It carries very well in the hall.  You can see several detailed photos of this violin by clicking on the photo on the left.  

Updated 20 January, 2001

Completed in August 2002 upon a pattern inspired by Jacob Stainer, ca. 1655, this violin is set up for baroque performance practice.  It has a sound, feel and response that belies its age.  This violin has been sold.

updated 7 October, 2002

In July of 1998 I constructed a baroque violin modeled after one by Jacob Stainer, ca. 1655.  I've build many violins for baroque performance based on this model and it has been very well received.  The thumbnail link to the left will take you to several photos of this model.  This instrument has been sold

Updated 20 May, 2001

In 1991 I constructed a baroque violin on the same Stainer pattern as above, but I used a beautiful one-piece birds-eye maple back with matching ribs.  This violin has been in the hands of a professional musician for more than a decade now and is performing very well.

Updated 13 October, 2001

This 15 3/4" viola for modern performance  is very comfortable to perform on.  It has a rich viola sound in a compact package.  It is constructed on the same mold as a Classical Viola I made in 1999, with alterations to edge and corner treatment and inset of the purfling.

Updated 20 May, 2001

The thumbnail to the left is a link to photos and descriptive information of a baroque viola I made in 1995 freely modeled after an instrument made by Andrea Guarneri, ca. 1697. 

Updated 18 May, 2001

In October 1999 I completed a viola for classical period performance built on a personal 400mm (15 3/4") model.  This viola has a rich full sound that belies its size.  This viola has been sold.

Updated 20 May, 2001

This Modern moderately sized 16 5/16" Viola, completed in the Fall of 2002, produces a big, powerful and immediate sound, rich in overtones, belying it's size.   The back and sides are constructed of Lombardy Poplar, allowing the instrument to be very light in weight. 
This instrument was sold on order.

Updated 18 March, 2003

In September 2001, I competed a cello intended for classical period performance patterned after an English Cello sold through the Betts workshop ,ca. 1800 (+/- 10 years).  It is a very comfortable instrument to play, with a rich, immediate sound.  
This Cello is available for audition through William Monical and Son.  For more information call (800) 816-4424.

Updated 10 October, 2001

This cello, patterned after David Tecchler, in Rome, ca. 1711, is a generously proportioned instrument, with a prominent bass voice.

Updated 11 October, 2001