Coghill String Instruments

22/04/2026

15/03/2026

A pair of Finkel bows for violin ("Atelier", $1,500) and viola ("Lefin", $2,500). More info on photos or website.

13/03/2026

The new violin making school has begun. All 4 students are well on their way with 4 sets of ribs almost completed and all tops and backs jointed. It's been heaps of fun so far. If you are interested in making a violin, viola or cello then please send me a message. I'd love to have you along.

12/03/2026

Samuel Brooks and Nigel Harris violins for sale at $6,500 and $5,800 respectively. More information on the photos. Please do get in touch if you'd like to try them out.

25/08/2025

I currently have several great violas for sale, by Thompson, Stürzenhofecker, Witt, Holder and Haide. DM me to arrange a play. More details on photos.

20/08/2025

This is the finished piccolo violin. I’m very much looking forward to hearing play it in concert soon. This has been a very enjoyable project. Thank you Julia for the challenge.

11/08/2025

The piccolo violin is finished.

20/07/2025

For Sale | BAROQUE VIOLA | Michael Stürzenhofecker | This wonderful baroque viola is base on the A. Guarneri ‘Conte Vitale’. It feature a lovely one piece cypress back and sides. The spruce top has an interesting ‘bear claw’ pattern through it. | $22,600

This wonderful baroque viola is base on the A. Guarneri ‘Conte Vitale’. It feature a lovely one piece cypress back and sides. The spruce top has an interesting ‘bear claw’ pattern through it.

16/07/2025

For Sale | CELLO | Michael Stürzenhofecker
This is a stunning cello made by one of the world’s greatest living makers.It is made from the highest quality maple with deep flaming throughout. The spruce is also of magnificent quality. Michael’s treatment of the varnish is second to none. The sound is fantastic in its brightness, evenness and depth. This cello is a rare gem. | $100,000 https://www.coghillstringinstruments.com/product-page/cello-michael-stürzenhofecker

15/07/2025

Missing my dear colleague and friend today. Jo St Leon passed away 2 years ago today. Jo was an inspiration.

13/07/2025

For Sale | BAROQUE VIOLIN | Michael Stürzenhofecker
This baroque violin was made by Michael Stürzenhofecker, one of the world’s leading makers. | $16,000 https://www.coghillstringinstruments.com/product-page/baroque-violin-michael-stürzenhofecker