After a tumultuous summer of packing house and workshop up, we are finally feeling settled in North Berwick. Lots of walks by the sea and enjoying the vibrant town centre with all its’ dog friendly coffee houses.
I managed to finish a viola (Guarneri Conte Vitale) for a young girl who is just embarking on her career, at the moment attending auditions around the country. The viola seems to have been received very well. I’m looking forward to finding out what music college she chooses (pictures of the viola to follow).
I am currently making a Guarneri del Gesu 1730, customers have chosen this model time and time again for it’s carrying power and beautiful tonal qualities. I just love making this particular model, it still fascinates me to this day. I am also working on a restoration of a Joseph Hill cello, so it’s going a busy pre Christmas period.
We went to see James Ehnes last month play with the RSNO. He plays a stunning Marsick Stradivarius 1715, a beautiful Golden Period strad with just an amazing sound. He is a wonderful player and made it sound effortless. I have made many copies of the Cremonese of the same period, 1715, and I am never disappointed with this Golden Period copy Strad.
At the moment I have taken the dining room as a workshop, but I hope to be moving up into the large attic space before Christmas, with a velux window looking out to sea. I’m looking forward to being very inspired in 2018, as there is lots of making to be done.
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
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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
After a tumultuous summer of packing house and workshop up, we are finally feeling settled in North Berwick. Lots of walks by the sea and enjoying the vibrant town centre with all its’ dog friendly coffee houses.
