Business Details
Cremona violins at affordable prices for enthisuastic musicians and young talents
Mauro Lucini’s workshop in Cremona is a place where passion and craftsmanship meet. With over 40 years of experience in violin making, we are committed to producing instruments that offer rich, resonant tones that embody the tradition of Cremona. Our founder, Mauro Lucini, has earned recognition throughout his career, including accolades from the Concorso Nazionale di Liuteria in Pisogne, and now dedicates himself to creating beautiful, affordable violins for talented young musicians. We are proud to be able to offer these exceptional instruments to those who might not otherwise have access to the world of Italian string instruments.
Our small but dedicated team, led by Mauro, includes two or three journeymen who are learning and growing in the art of violin making. Each violin that leaves our workshop carries with it the unique musical personality that we carefully bring out with our craftsmanship, ensuring that every instrument is both a work of art and a functional, expressive tool for musicians.
Served areas
- Cremona
- Worldwide shipping
Highlights and features
- We maintain over forty years of continuous Cremonese lutherie tradition.
- Our master luthiers craft instruments in a historic medieval workshop.
- We offer certified violins transparently priced between 3,990 and 5,990.
- Our apprentices train under masters preserving classical lutherie for future.
- We ensure impeccable standards through Maestro Lucini's personal oversight.
Services
Master Violin Making
Our master violins represent the pinnacle of Cremonese craftsmanship, meticulously handcrafted by experienced luthiers using traditional methods refined over decades. Professional musicians and advanced students receive instruments with exceptional tonal complexity and projection. Each piece undergoes rigorous acoustic testing to guarantee concert-ready performance quality.
Student Violin Making
We produce accessible student violins finished entirely in our historic workshop, offering young talents an authentic Cremonese instrument at transparent prices. Each violin receives the same precise attention to detail as our master models, ensuring reliable playability and warm tone. These instruments provide an ideal foundation for serious musical development.
Viola Making
Our violas are crafted with the same dedication as our violins, featuring a 39.5 cm body optimized for rich, resonant lower registers. Advanced violists gain access to a certified Italian instrument balancing projection with nuanced tonal color. The workshop's historic environment ensures ideal wood seasoning for superior acoustic response.
Instrument Certification
Every instrument leaving our workshop carries a certificate of authenticity detailing its specifications, materials, and Cremonese origin. Buyers receive documented proof of handcrafted quality, ensuring investment confidence and provenance transparency. This certification reflects our commitment to accountability and the preservation of lutherie heritage.
Apprenticeship Training
We mentor two to three apprentices under master luthiers, transmitting classical Cremonese techniques through hands-on workshop immersion. Trainees participate in every construction phase, from wood selection to final varnishing, ensuring comprehensive skill acquisition. This program safeguards the future of traditional lutherie while maintaining our production excellence.
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Casey Diener
Sep 17, 2024
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Im from the US. Ordered a violin. Arrived in a very timely manner and is absolutely beautiful. Could not be more happy!