Instrument Makers, Dealers, and Restorers; Bow Makers and Restorers; Early Music Stores

"Violin, viola, cello or viol, my goal is to make a musical instrument that perfectly suits your artistic aims. Because each player is different, I make a variety of models based on the most successful instruments of 17th and 18th century Italy."

Making and Repair/Restoration for Violin and Viol family instruments.

Warren Ellison has been making fine violin and viola da gamba family instruments for over 25 years.

Repairs and restorations; viols built on custom order.

Specializing in Baroque and modern repair, restoration, set up, sound adjustments and sales of contemporary and historical instruments.

"My approach to viol making adheres closely to the methods used during the 17th Century in England and France. Each instrument is unique, representing a specific time, place, and sound, and I vary my approach according to historical context. My viols are meticulously researched using technical drawings, literature, contemporary iconography, and physical examinations of the originals in museums and private collections."

Instrument adjustment and repair.

Since 1987 he has spent long hours making bows for violins, cellos, violas and other string instruments.

Maker of finest artistic bows for violin, viola and cello in modern, 18th century, and 17th century styles. Advanced repair and restoration. Specialist in expert adjustments. Dealer and appraiser of bows

Strings for early strings instruments from a number of different suppliers. Consultations to determine the best stringing for your instrument.

The Early Music Shop of New England was started in 1980 as the retail branch of the workshop. In addition to our own fine, handmade instruments, we stock a variety of recorders by other makers, a wide selection of used instruments on consignment, accessories, and one of the largest stocks of books, facsimiles, and sheet music for recorders, viols, and other 'early' instruments in the US.

New and used instrument sales, rentals, repairs, bows, strings, accessories and more available worldwide. Modern instruments but a good source for accessories (stand lights, tuners, wolf suppressers, etc.)