welcome at Geigenbau van der Heyd
VIOLIN MAKER SINCE 1995
Bamberg
Traditional violin making
THE MASTER WORKSHOP IN THE HEART OF BAMBERG
Hello! Nice of you to stop by. We are pleased to present our work to you and would be happy to provide you with our expertise in person.
For about thirty years we have lived and loved the special craft of violin making. Inspired by historical masters such as Guarneri del Gesù, Antonio Giacomo Stradivari and the Amati family, we strive for the highest possible perfection and have already been able to inspire numerous, renowned artists with our work.
We have made a name for ourselves through extraordinarily detailed replicas of historical models from the heyday of violin making. If you wish to commission the construction of a new stringed instrument from us, we will be happy to advise you personally in our Bamberg violin making studio.
Our utmost care goes into every project, as well as all our skill and all our knowledge from the research of sound, which we have acquired over many years. We guarantee that your instrument will be in good hands when you bring it to us for maintenance or restoration.
In order to be able to convince yourself of our competence, we recommend that you first make an appointment by phone or e-mail.
Biography
Thomas van der Heyd
- 1995 – 1998
- Apprenticeship as a violin maker at the “Roderich Paesold” workshop, Bubenreuth, and at the violin making school in Mittenwald
- 1998
- Master workshop of the Höfner company in Hagenau
- 2004
- Passing of the master craftsman examination
- 2005
- Foundation of a workshop in Breitbrunn
- 2011
- Foundation of a workshop in Bamberg
- 2018
- Foundation of a workshop in Frankfurt
After his violin making apprenticeship in Bubenreuth, Thomas’ years of travel first took him to the Swiss violin making school in Brienz, where he was able to learn the craft of restoration at the very highest level under Jean-Jacques Fasnacht.
Another station was the position of workshop foreman at the traditional violin making house Winterling in Hamburg.
Over the years he has continually deepened his understanding of the interplay of the various factors involved in building a new stringed instrument. His instruments enjoy the highest reputation and are valued by professional musicians worldwide for their sound quality.
Our service
Quality at the highest level
Luthiery
Modern string instruments and baroque replicas true to the original.
Restoration
Professional refurbishment and reconstruction to the last detail.
Service
Damage repair, cleansing, maintenance and tone adjustment.
Boutique
Modern to baroque treasures – for every budget and every demand
Consignment
Discreet promotion of consigned instruments.
Appraisal report
Assessments and appraisals for string instruments.
Visit our master atelier
New workshop in Bamberg
After several years in Frankfurt am Main, we are now permanently back in the heart of Upper Franconia, the historic city of Bamberg. Home of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra and a World Heritage Site.
Untere Sandstraße 1, 96049 Bamberg, Germany
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