UK Violin making Tonewood

[Michelle_K]

Hi all

I wondered if anybody knew of any uk violin tonewood suppliers. I have started a college course making my first violin and I need to get two sets not looking for anything too fancy at this stage as I am just a beginner.

Thanks in advance

Regards

 

[thetyreman]

this might help, Violin Archives - David Dyke Fretted Instruments & Luthier Supplies

he seems to really know what he's doing and is very well respected in the industry, been going a long time, I've only heard good things.

 

[Linus]

You could try:

https://www.exotichardwoods.co.uk/Tonewoods/index.asp

 

[profchris]

this might help, Violin Archives - David Dyke Fretted Instruments & Luthier Supplies

he seems to really know what he's doing and is very well respected in the industry, been going a long time, I've only heard good things.

Excellent reputation.

 

[HOJ]

I have started a college course making my first violin

Please, would you share your progress, I have always had an interest in making one, having learnt to play one! (40 years ago mind)

 

[Ollie78]

Was going to suggest exotic hardwoods as well, also these guys Violin Tonewood - Touchstone Tonewoods
I have purchased some super nice Sycamore from Tyler hardwoods before but you might have to buy a board, they probably have spruce too.

this might interest you was posted the other day. One for the Luthiers amongst us

Ollie

 

[Mikegtr]

David Dyke. Good service.

 

[Michelle_K]

Please, would you share your progress, I have always had an interest in making one, having learnt to play one! (40 years ago mind)

If you have always considered making one and have the means to do so I’d say go for it. There is a great YouTube series on making one at home with minimal tools which is my approach as I don’t have a workshop or many tools out of college and you really don’t need much to make a violin. The biggest thing you’ll need is patience! Everything else can be acquired quite easily and reasonably priced if you go second hand!