Information archive
More detailed information about stringed instruments and the history of violin making.
Rembert Wurlitzer and the travels of antique violins
W.E. Hill & Sons: on the Mt. Parnassus of the art of violin making
John Dodd: a legend of oyster shells and silver spoons
Joseph Hel: a master in the Vuillaume tradition
Jean Baptiste Vuillaume: notes on his life and work
A good instrument is as unique
as the person who plays it
Searching and finding
The Corilon catalogue helps you find top-tier historic violins, violas, cellos and bows –
exclusive and unique pieces we have selected because of their quality, sound
and condition. Our experienced luthiers have applied their solid and expert
craftsmanship in reviewing, restoring and setting up every one of our instruments.
Seeing and hearing
Become thoroughly acquainted with your purchase before you take it home: detailed photos,
audio clips and informative descriptions introduce you to every instrument individually.
We are proud of the multi-facetted range of characters and instrument "personalities" in our catalogue,
and we guarantee the quality and authenticity of every single item.
Playing and trusting
You can spend 30 days getting to know your new instrument – at home, in the orchestra
and in the concert hall. If it does not fulfill your expectations, we will take it back for a full refund.
More on our guaranteed return policy ...
Growing
If your instrument no longer meets your needs as a performer, you can simply exchange it in trade
for a new one of better quality. Corilon guarantees its trade policy for all violins, violas and bows
we originally sold to you.
