Warren Ellison

Violin Maker
& Viola da
Gamba Maker

Modern and
Baroque
stringed
Instruments

Jericho, Vermont

802-899-2118

CURRENT LIST OF INSTRUMENT MODELS

The following is a list of the models of violins, violas, cellos and violas da gamba I currently build. This list has evolved over many years as I have experimented with what works well, looks good, and appeals to buyers. I have chosen to copy the lines of these instruments not only because they are aesthetically classical and beautiful, but also because together they comprise a rather full range of sizes and shapes. Most players can find something comfortable for them within the list. If not I am always ready to work with a client to custom build something appropriate.

VIOLINS ($9,000 and up)

Antonio Stradivari "Betts" (1704)
Nicola Amati "Alard" (1649)
Guarneri del Gesu "Kochanski" (1741)
Jacob Stainer (1665)
Anotonio Stradivari "Betts" (1704)
Nicola Amati "Alard" (1649)
Antonio Stradivari "Hellier" (1679)
Nicolas Lupot (1816)

VIOLAS ($12,000 and up)

Andrea Guarneri (1670)
Tschu Ho Lee
Antonio Stradivari "Gibson" (1734)
Antonio Stradivari "Tuscan" (1690)
Andrea Guarneri (1670)
Tschu Ho Lee

CELLOS ($18,000 and up)

Francesco Rugeri
Matteo Gofriller
Antonio Stradivari "B" Pattern
Nicola Amati (1680's)
Violoncello piccolo
Joseph Guarneri

VIOLAS DA GAMBA

trebles $7,500
tenors $9,000
basses $12,000
7-strings $14,000

The listed prices assume a basic unadorned instrument without a case or bow. Extra inlay, decoration or carving may cost more.

*has been reduced or increased
from historical instrument's original size

Body Length

345 mm.*
348 mm.
352 mm.
354 mm.
354 mm.
355 mm.*
356 mm.
755 mm

15 7/8" *
16"
16" *
16 1/4"
16 5/16" *
16 1/2"

73.0 cm.
74.6 cm.
75.4 cm.
77.7 cm.
63.0 cm.
75.0 cm