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 making it, it helped me focus and cope with all the changes. Going forward, just before Christmas 2022, I made a 5 string violin for the wonderful Iain Fraser. It really took me out my comfort zone. I had to think things through and thanks to my violin making colleagues and friends from all around the world, I was delighted with the finished instrument.
I made a Guadagnini violin, Turin period. This instrument found a home with the talented Chloe Dickens who is doing a post grad at Queens College NYC. This instrument has brought me two new commissions for 2024, based on the same model (pictures of the instrument and a small video of Chloe playing are on the website).
I am currently working on a Golden Period Strad model for a professional musician in Glasgow. Hoping to complete by the end of September, early October.
In February of this year at the BVMA in London, I was lucky enough to have my Guarneri violin and Maggini viola picked for the lunch time concert with the inspirational Kreutzer Quartet. The violin can be heard on my website in instrument sounds (first violin Kreutzer Quartet).
Back in the workshop early September, rested and ready to go!
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
