Portfolio

I craft instruments I play myself, ensuring good sound quality, comfort, and responsiveness. By studying museum originals firsthand, I aim to create historically faithful copies. I also value collaboration with my customer, tailoring special criteria, materials, and decorative details (such as custom scroll carvings) to each performer’s specific needs.

Below, you will find a list of available models currently offered for commission. As standard, I use Alpine spruce and Bosnian maple, unless other materials are mentioned:

Viols

Michel Collichon – 7 string bass viol (Paris 1687)
String length: 700-710 mm
Body length: 677 mm
Lower bouts width: 381 mm
Alternative materials: Cedrela Odorata

Nicholas Bertrand – 7 string bass viol (Paris cca 1700)
String length: 710-720 mm
Body length: 700 mm
Lower bouts width: 410 mm

Nikolaus Leidolff – 6 string bass viol (Vienna 1695)
String length: 690-700 mm
Body length: 664 mm
Lower bouts width: 364 mm

Michael Albanus – 6 string bass viol (Graz 1706)
String length: 700 mm
Body length: 675 mm
Lower bouts width: 396 mm

Hans Pergette – small bass/tenor viol (München 1599)
String length: 650 mm
Body length: 705 mm
Lower bouts width: 434 mm

Gasparo da Saló – tenor viol (Brescia cca 1600)
String length: 520-530 mm
Body length: 610 mm
Lower bouts width: 353 mm

Henry Jaye – treble viol (London 1629)
String length: 380 mm
Body length: 365 mm
Lower bouts width: 210 mm
Alternative materials: Cherry, Pear

Michel Collichon – 6 string pardessus de viole (cca 1700)
String length: 316-325 mm
Body length: 316 mm
Lower bouts width: 183 mm
Alternative materials: Cedrela Odorata

Giovanni Paolo Maggini – 6 string G/D violone (Brescia before 1630)
String length: 980 mm
Body length: 965 mm
Lower bouts width: 578 mm

Medieval Instruments

Vielle de Chartres I – 3 strings (cca 1150)
(monoxyle)
String length and body size are optional
Alternative materials: Wallnut, Cedar, Cherry

Vielle de Chartres II – 5 strings (cca 1150)
(monoxyle)
String length and body size are optional

Santiago de Compostela Vielle – 4 strings + 1 bourdon (cca 1180)
(monoxyle)
String length and body size are optional
Alternative materials: Wallnut, Cedar, Cherry

Codex Manesse Vielle – 4/5 strings (cca 1300)
(monoxyle or bent ribs)
String length and body size are optional
Alternative materials: Pear, Cherry

Violetta di Santa Catharina de Vigry – 4 strings (Bologna 1462)
(monoxyle)