Pochette, or dancing masters fiddle; the portable pocket sized fiddle historically used by dance masters and street musicians.

Different lengths and tunings;
From octave Viola (CGDA) with a 25cm string length, up to full Violin scale length (GDAE).
Fully gut strung.

Various body shapes including ‘boat’ form & ‘Neil Gow Glasgow model’.

Ornate carved heads and historically faithful decoration.

The full set comes with a bow and case.


The instrument and bow neatly slide into the leather case for ease of carrying.

Baroque style bow with clip-in frog, made to the length of the instrument.

Cylindrical leather bound hard case with carrying strap.

  • Instrument from £3,500.
    Bow from £800.
    Case: £500.
    Full set: £4,800

    Extra decoration will cost more depending on the design, and this will be calculated before construction starts.
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  • I build instruments to order and have a waiting list. To join, a non-refundable £100 deposit is required to confirm your order.
    After that, I finalise the design and calculate the total cost.
    A 20% deposit is required when I start making the instrument to cover materials, and the remaining amount is due upon collection or delivery. Deposits are non-refundable.
    If you are not satisfied with the finished instrument, I will make necessary adjustments once for free, as long as they follow the original agreed design.
    Any faults with the instrument will be repaired by the maker for free within the first 10 years. This does not include general wear and tear or damage from misuse/mishandling.
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