Musical instrument makers?

[Stevenscottcreative]

Good Afternoon guys,


[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]I am a final year student at university studying graphic design and for one of my projects (namely, visual communication) I am focussing on the construction of the typographic elements of sheet music and the elements that create sounds. I would like to view the artistry of what makes a piece of metal, wood, etc into a visual and auditory functional and emotional item. Does anyone know of someone that makes and develops any musical instruments preferably a small run [/FONT][FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]business[/FONT][FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif] or personal business.[/FONT]



Any information at all would be appreciated.

 

[MandyH]

We have a violin maker in town. He runs his business at his home as far as I know.
My daughter used to play violin and he has carried out repairs on her violin, so I only know him through that.

This is his web-site: http://www.hillsarts.co.uk/hibernianviolins/

 

[Stevenscottcreative]

Thank you Mandy, although it seems a bit of a journey to get there, I should have mentioned that somewhere around the south or near london would be best for me. I need to learn to drive!

 

[Filton]

Check out Richard Roberts - AKA Sonic Violins - http://www.sonicviolins.co.uk/ an altogether nice guy and not a million miles away (Wimborne) he may be able to give you some info.

 

[Stevenscottcreative]

Cheers, i'll give them a email Does anyone know of a woodwind maker?

 

[Morgan Fry]

Andy Faden makes Uilleann pipes if Bedford's close enough for you.

 

[Rogerb]

Peter Eaton makes superb clarinets in Effingham:
Peter Eaton Clarinets
Woodside
Orestan Lane
Effingham
Surrey
KT24 5SN

 

[Nick Wyver]

Dominic Allan's in Bruton in Somerset. He makes flutes, bagpipes and stuff.

 

[oldblower]

Dave King makes acoustic guitars near basingstoke (kingsclere), not that far from you and a really nice bloke.

 

[Tenor Viol]

Check out sites such as the British Violin Makers Association for luthiers. West Dean college in Sussex has an instrument making department

 

[MMM]

You may also want ot get in touch with Keith Graves the Head of the MIT department at the South Thames College (used to be Merton College) a few of the tutors there are also instrument makers and Keith would be able to steer you in the right direction.
Good luck it sounds like a really interesting project!