– Brian Kelly Violins –
Maker of violins, violas and cellos
Brian Kelly has over 26 years of experience building and repairing instruments in the Raleigh area.
Awards
1st place in workmanship (Viola, made in 2022)
2nd place in tone (Viola, made in 2022)
3rd place in tone (Violin, made in 2023)
Certificate of Merit for the Violin
Southern Violin Makers Award
Featured instruments
I have been building instruments in the traditional Cremonese method for close to 30 years.
I use oil varnish what I personally prepare.
My instrument models are Stradivari, Guarneri and Amati models.
Stradivari violin 2010
Guarneri Del Gesu Violin 2010
Stradivari violin 2010
Stradivari Violin 2023
Repair and restoration
I have experience restoring and repairing fine Instruments and bows
such as Gagliano, Rombauts, Lupot, Guadagnini, Amati instruments and Sartori, Fetique, Nurnberger and many other bows.
My services includes
– Annual maintenance what I recommend at least once every year for a full check up to preserve the sound and the condition of the instruments and bows.
– Bow re-hair and repairs: I use the finest materials possible for re-hair, tip plate replacement, silver wrap replacement, changing leather grips, bow slides or pearl eyes on the frog.
– Tonal adjustment is very important for the maximum performance. I always take time to listen and take care of clients needs.