My reputation as a luthier continues to grow. Commissions are coming in regularly from conservatoires, professional performers, students, re-enactors, and other early music obsessives all over the world. But if you fancy one of the lovely beasties below, my waiting list is still shorter than other luthiers'.

My reconstructions are based on the best evidence currently available. For many of the sixteenth century and later instruments, there are surviving examples in European museums which can be studied, and there is a fair amount of documentary evidence. Earlier instruments rely on rare survivials, illustrations, odd treatises and the constructional experience gained from work on later models.

I try to keep my prices affordable. I review them occasionally, to take account of inflation, my improving skills, the need for research and experimentation, the sad inevitablility of household bills, and my innate greed. I still get CUSTOMERS telling me I'm underpriced, so I'm clearly not overdoing it. If you've already ordered an instrument, and you notice the price has gone up - don't worry. You'll get your new toy at the old price.

To order, enquire, or if you're after something that's not listed, please contact me. I'll give you a quote on most stringy things except runner beans.

Information, pictures and sound clips are in the links below. If you prefer a pdf brochure,

CLICK HERE to view, or right-click to download and save. (WARNING - it's a big file because of all the pretty pictures.)

I'm gradually giving each instrument its own page, and uploading more pictures and information, but the process isn't quite complete. The following instruments still have just a picture and a price. Apologies for the current inconsistent format.