Headed down to the BVMA Makers’ Day on the 3rd February with a Maggini viola and a Guarneri violin, both borrowed back from customers! It was a great success this year, I was lucky enough to have my violin chosen for the fourth time in a row. This year it was the Kreutzer Quartet and my violin was chosen for first violin for one of the pieces. They also played the instruments chosen solo, and it was good to hear it played in the recital hall by the renowned player Peter Sheppard Skaerved (I have posted some of the footage on Facebook).
I also managed to pick up an order for a Maggini viola from a freelance player from the London area who has been coming to see me and trying my violas for the last few years. So all in all, a very positive trip to London this year.
The latest Kreisler Guarneri inspired copy finished, will be on it’s travels very soon, photographs below. Just about to finish a Lord Wilton Guarneri copy, again I’ll drop some instruments of the photos in the white. I’ve also started a Strad cello, so it’s shaping up to be a very busy year. I haven’t made a cello for five years, maybe more, so excitement and a little bit of trepidation awaits.
I went to see Nicola Benedetti at the Usher Hall to see the Wynton Marsalis violin concerto. Fantastic playing by Nicola, it’s difficult when you have never heard a concerto before, but there were some lovely movements in it. The Gariel Strad was, after three hundred years, sounding amazing! I was lucky enough to go backstage and meet Nicola briefly. I got to see the Strad and she played my latest Guarneri violin for a short time, but it was a real honour and treat. She’s a very warm and lovely lady and very giving of her time, Scotland is very lucky.
Colin made me a Guarneri violin back in 2016 and I’ve been extremely happy with it. It makes a beautiful sound and it’s seen me through conservatoire and now into my professional career. It’s a gorgeous instrument and I look forward to many years to come with it by my side. Colin is lovely to work with and always very interested and helpful whenever I take my violin to get serviced. I recommend Adamson violins to anyone looking for a new instrument.
I’ve been the lucky owner of one of Colin’s Violins for 3 years now. The tone, the balance and the ease of playability have inspired and pushed me to play and to explore techniques and styles that I had not dared to attempt before. I’ve never been happier with an instrument and the violin has been all over the world with me.Colin himself is a wonderfully kind man, a master craftsman and incredibly attentive. His regular updates during the build process were a regular excitement for me and he is very mindful of the upkeep and maintenance of the instruments after completion. His dedication is inspiring and I could not recommend him any more highly for those looking for a world class instrument to further their playing and career.
I am the proud and delighted owner of a Colin Adamson Guarneri copy violin which was made for me in 2019. Despite my being just a very keen amateur player, Colin was lovely to deal with at every stage of the violin commission and I always felt a cherished customer. He sent me photos and videos as my violin was being created which was so exciting and lovely to keep. Any professionals who have played the violin have been so clearly impressed by its quality; of tone, responsiveness, ‘handling’ and beautiful antiqued appearance. I love practising and playing it every day.
I am the delighted owner of one of Colin’s Magini violas. Colin was very attentive to my requests and created a spectacular instrument! The rich tone matches the rich appearance of the viola. After playing it for 6 years, I couldn’t be more pleased.
I have been playing this beautiful viola made by Colin Adamson since 2020. Colin is an exceptional Luthier whose instruments are modeled lovingly on the great Italian masters. Mine is an Andrea Guarneri inspired viola that has sounded glorious from the day I first picked it up. His restoration and repair work is also of the highest quality.
Colin serviced my 100 year old violin. It came back looking pristine. As well as this, the sound was much clearer and more focused. It is so reassuring to take your instrument to someone who you trust and takes such care and pride in their work.Thanks Colin
The year started at the BVMA makers day 25th of Feb at Kings place in London. I brought two violas to exhibit-Andrea Guarneri 1690 inspired copy 16 1/4 and a ...Read More
Summer 2023 update!
It's been a while! Can't quite believe how time flies! The last 3 years have been incredibly busy. I managed to finish a cello during the first lockdown. I enjoyed ...Read More
