Chris Lilley Violin Maker

My violins are based on the 1743 Guarneri del Gesu model known as “Il Cannone“, this instrument was prized by the great violin virtuoso Paganini for its power and resonance.
When deciding on a model to base my instruments upon it seemed a logical choice, a violin that is renowned for its power and tone, one that was never given up by one of the greatest violinists of all time.

My personal philosophy: My primary concerns are in sound, the shape of the arch, the thicknessing and various other tonal aspects.

Chris Lilley has been making Violins for 11 years, each instrument is fully hand crafted using traditional methods and varnishes. Chris Guarantees his instruments for life against manufacturing defects, and is always happy to offer impartial advice on any instrument brought before him. As a musician himself Chris prides himself on only playing his own instruments.

Pricing for Violins starts at £3000 for an instrument with plain back and sides, additional features such as double purfling would cost an extra £1000. Chris is more than happy to discuss various cosmetic details, and factors affecting playability, e.g. the exact shape of the neck etc, but will not alter the fundamental design of the instrument or copy another instrument.

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