Pawel Migiel was born in Zakopane, Poland in 1982, and his affinity for the violin and its construction started as a child. After finishing his schooling, he went to work as an apprentice to Wojciech Topa, with whom he still works.

He builds violins, violas, and cellos in the patterns of Italian masters including Antonio Stradivari, Guarneri del Gesu, and Matteo Gofriller. Although still young, his instruments are rapidly gaining reputation around the world, and are sought after by students and mature musicians alike.

Item #: 531284

Tomasz Kowalski first pursued his passion for instrument making as an apprentice to world-renowned luthier Jan Bobak. When he sufficiently mastered his art, he opened his own workshop in Nowy Targ. Since that time, his instruments have gained great critical acclaim in many exhibitions and have been sold to fine young performers in Europe and North America. His son continues his tradition, working side by side with his father, especially on the instruments in the Workshop category.

Tomasz Kowalski Cello – Workshop Model

Item #: 531279

Jan Szlachtowski was born in 1951 in Nowy Targ, Poland, where he lives and works today. In 1970he finished the Technical College of Violin Making in Nowy Targ where he worked under the direction of the senior Polish Master, Józef Bartoszek. He refined his violin making skills at the William H. Lee workshop in Chicago, where he worked from 1987-1988.

Szlachtowski Workshop Cello

Stradivarius and Guarneri models available.

Item #: 531251

Jan Szlachtowski – Stradivarius Model Cello – 7/8 Size

Item #: 531252

Jan Szlachtowski – Stradivarius Model Cello – 3/4 Size

Item #: 532250

Jan Szlachtowski – Gofriller Model Cello

Item #: 531250

Jan Szlachtowski – Grancino Model Cello

Item #: 531250N

Jan Szlachtowski – Guadagnini Model Cello

Item#: 531250G

Jan Szlachtowski – Montagnana Model

Item #: 531250M

Jan Szlachtowski – Rogier Model

Item #: 531250R

The Calin Wultur Workshop is a group of string instrument makers in Reghin, Romania, led by Calin Wultur. It produces instruments that are unique in the world for their workmanship and tone relative to their price. As time has progressed along with economic progress, traditional European centers of luthierie such as France and Germany, that once produced instruments on a commercial level that were of high quality, have grown largely uncompetitive with other regions such as Eastern Europe. Reghin’s tradition of luthierie does reach back for some time, but, with the exception of a number of talented, individual makers, mainly as a center for factory instruments. The Wultur workshop cannot objectively be categorized as a factory – the work done is largely by hand, and the number of workers is less than thirty. European wood, workmanship, and tradition coupled with economically advantageous locale make Calin Wultur a unique value in string instruments. In recent years, the Calin Wultur workshop has been home to some of our Polish luthiers to hand apply varnish, creating Limited Edition instruments with a unique look and feel. All Calin Wultur cellos include a set of Eurosonic strings.

Calin Wultur Apprentice Cello

Fractional size 3/4 and Left-handed models available.

Item #: 531291

Calin Wultur Apprentice Deluxe Cello

Item #: 531292

Calin Wultur Piatti #5 Cello

Item #: 531295B

Calin Wultur Piatti #6 Cello

Item #: 531295

Calin Wultur Piatti #6 L.E. Cello

Item #: 531295NG/L

Calin Wultur Piatti #7 L.E. Cello

Item #: 531290NG/L

Calin Wultur Guarneri #5 Cello

Item #: 531297B

Calin Wultur Guarneri #6 Cello

Item #: 531297

Calin Wultur Guarneri #7 Cello

Item #: 531296

Calin Wultur Guarneri #7 L.E. Cello

Item #: 531296NG/L

Calin Wultur Montagnana #6 Cello

Item #:  531294A

Calin Wultur Montagnana #7 Cello

Item #: 531294

Calin Wultur Montagnana #7 L.E. Cello

Item #: 531294L/NG

Calin Wultur Mont #7 1pc Back Cello

Item #: 5312941

Custom made by Chinese luthiers using JR’s own aged European Maple and Spruce, these instruments use the finest materials and craftsmanship to create an instrument of superb quality.

Item #: 531185

These exceptional Chinese instruments feature a brilliant tone and intricate antiquing, resulting in instruments with a unique look and feel. They compare favorably to European instruments in the same range.

Item #: 531105

Item #: 531106

A phenomenal value for student cellists, the Sheng Liu line of cellos offers a laminate model perfect for rentals fleets or first purchases.  All Sheng Liu cellos come with a free gig bag.

Available in fractional sizes 3/4 – 1/8.

Item #: 531169

The fully carved Sheng Liu #3 and #4 cellos feature ebony fittings, quality spruce, and highly figured maple wood.  All Sheng Liu cellos come with a free gig bag.

Item #: 531103

Item #: 531102

For students looking for a European entry level cello, you can’t go wrong with the Euro line. These laminate and fully carved cellos are made in Romania to very high standards. There are three levels to choose from in the Euro line. With each level the wood quality increases, including more highly flamed maple and tighter grain spruce.

Item #: 531069

Item #: 531067N

Item #: 531065N

Maciej Lacek is a master luthier and member of the Polish Violin Makers Association. He is the son and graduate student of Jan Lacek, a well respected luthier who founded the Luthier School Institute in Nowy Targ, Poland. The incredible talent and knowledge that he gained from working with his father from an early age is reflected by creating instruments that have remarkable tone, response, and projection, as well as great beauty in workmanship and varnish. His craftsmanship is becoming more and more popular all over the world and his instruments are being critically acclaimed by players and collectors. Many concertmasters, leading players and symphony orchestra musicians who perform regularly in United States, Western Europe and especially in Poland are playing on Mr. Lacek’s instruments.

Item #: 531240