23 VIOLINS
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Repair to violin scroll with previous woodworm damage
Cahusac Brothers Violin c.1780
Pegbox patch reinforce pegbox crack on violin
The "IKEA" Cello Restoration
Through-patch repair to a violin labelled 'Meyer'
Edging repairs to an unlabelled European violin
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Welcome to 23 Violins

23 Violins was originally formed in 1999. In 2012 we rebranded and relaunched as 23 Violins.  From our workshop in Oxfordshire, we deal, repair and restore string instruments. All instruments that leave our workshop are fully tested, and set up  to ensure that they are easy and therefore enjoyable to play. To view our current selection of instruments for sale, please visit our Instruments page. If you wish to discuss repair work with us, please visit our Repairs page.  ​

At 23 Violins we are particularly keen to support students, music teachers, schools and music hubs in the purchase, maintenance and repair of their instruments. Visit our Schools and Hubs page for more information...

Meet the Team...

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Matthew is our Workshop Manager. He takes a particular interest in instrument sound and set up, and enjoys extreme woodworking challenges. Matthew plays the violin. 
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Sarah is our varnish guru! She undertakes the majority of the varnish work in the workshop, as well as instrument set up and repair work. Sarah also does all of the instrument photography for the website. She plays the cello, bass and violin.
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Ellen focusses on instrument repair and enjoys rescuing violins which require particularly complicated woodwork repairs. She also manages our website. Ellen plays the violin and bassoon. 
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Jesse provides IT and technical support for the workshop. He plays the trumpet and piano. 

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INSTRUMENTS

 Violins
Violas
Cellos
Accessories
Student Outfits

REPAIRS

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Gallery of repairs
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INSTRUMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

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SCHOOLS AND HUBS

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RESOURCES

Concerts Diary
Exam Support and Musical Theory
​Instrument Care
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  • Home
  • Instruments for sale
    • Violins
    • Violas
    • Cellos
    • Accessories
    • Student Outfits
  • Repairs
  • Instrument Photography
  • Schools and hubs
  • Resources
    • Concert Diary
    • Exam Support and Musical Theory
    • Instrument Care
  • Contact Us