Many of the instruments and bows that musicians work with have significant cultural value and deserve to be protected and preserved. However, these working tools are subject to daily wear and tear and accidental damage.
Our bow makers guarantee a reliable and efficient rehairing service. Each batch of horsehair received is checked and identified for quality control purposes. We only use top quality white horsehair...
The field of contemporary violin and bow making has never been so fertile, including here in Canada.
In fact, our craftsmen do not just repair, they also manufacture, and their instruments and bows are...
We issue certificates of value for instruments and bows for insurance purposes, based on the cost of replacing the item with an equivalent, if replaced within a reasonable time.
Traveling with instruments and bows can be a hassle. Be prepared for any eventuality and have a materials letter made. This document can be presented at customs and lists the scientific names of the materials used on your instruments and bows.
The advent of digital photography has made it easier to develop and maintain quality photographic archives. Valuable instruments and bows can now be photographed as needed, while violin and bow makers can document the repairs and restorations they have carried out.
Contact us and one of our advisors will help you find an instrument or bow.
Finding the instrument or bow of your dreams is neither easy nor obvious. At Wilder & Davis, we take pleasure in demystifying the process. Even when we don’t have what you’re looking for in stock, we’re happy to find it for you—even going so far as to accompany you to other stores or locations as an advisor.
Whatever your question, we are here to answer it.
Edited by Tom Wilder, this 3-volume book features 150 articles and over 1,300 illustrations. It is a valuable resource for the violin maker or scholar.
Available in English only.
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Amazing instruments with helpful and knowledgeable staff
Learn more about our instruments, workshops, delivery and more. Feel free to contact our advisors.
