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§ I am an Expert
Violin Maker and Restorer based in Brisbane, Australia.
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| I set up The Violin Studio as a place for musicians. Here I will work together with musicians to set up their instrument to really suit their needs. I specialize in the restoration and tone improvement of old violins, violas, cellos and double basses. I also specialize in creating optimal acoustics and playability in old and new instruments. I purposely set up The Violin Studio as a 'by appointment' violin shop, because there are plenty of walk in shops around and it is important to me that I can give you the time you deserve. For buying parts, accessories, bows and instruments, there is also the online violin shop. That way I have time for instrument making, restorations and repairs. | ||
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I use
the most up to date restoration techniques that
will always seek to preserve as much of the original
as possible and I try to always keep informed in the latest techniques,
so I can do the work in the best possible way for the instrument and the
musician.
§ Since a very young age, I spent a lot of time in my fathers violin shop first in Hamburg, and later in Rotenburg (Wümme), Germany. When I was 8, I began learning the violin under Toscho Matov, a second generation Leopold Auer Student. It was a rigorous and disciplined training and it taught me a lot about the importance of a good posture. In 1980 my whole family migrated to Australia, settling in Brisbane. After finishing high school in 1985, I started learning Violinmaking from my father Helge Grawert (German Master Degree in Violinmaking). I completed my training and later went into partnership with Helge. § |
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In 1990 I received a Queen Elizabeth
II Scholarship to further my training and went to
Geigenbau
Machold in Germany to study the latest restoration techniques of fine
instruments. It was a wonderful experience which I still treasure.
I worked with some of the worlds finest restorers and got to see and
work on many fine antique Instruments. In Australia, I am well known
for restorations I performed on valuable old Instruments. I love
the challenge of restoring instruments in any condition so that you cannot
see a single repair. I also love to spend time perfecting the sound
of an Instrument. § I hope I can be of assistance to you. I will
always endeavor to find out your needs and set up your
instrument to suit your unique playing style and your individual built.
I also offer next day Bridges, Soundposts, Bow Rehairs and simple
repairs (usually within 24hrs), because I am aware how important your Instrument
is to you.
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