About

Information about the Ruschil workshop

The aim of the Ruschil workshop is to produce the finest violins, violas & cellos, setting the gold standard for the English violin making tradition.

We create our unique model instruments using the finest materials and highest standards, inspired by the great Italian makers of the past.

“There is no greater pleasure for me than if a player can truly express themselves with one of my instruments”

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Originally from London, Antoni Ruschil graduated from Newark School of Violin Making, UK. He then went on to apprentice making and restoring stringed instruments in workshops across Europe to refine his skills. Starting in Germany at the workshop of Roger Hargrave, then to Cyprus to work with Stepan Soultanian and on to Italy to apprentice with the Vettori family violin makers. He finally returned to London to work for JP Guivier and then on to Stringers in London.  He has also worked with Dextra Musica, Norway, the Fondazione Stradivari and Museo Civico in Cremona, Italy.

Antoni Ruschil sold the first instrument he made to the permanent collection of The Royal Academy of Music. As well as working closely with students from RAM, he also works with many from The Royal College of Music and Guildhall, optimising and perfecting sound, restoring and repairing.

Based in Crouch End, Ruschil London has a strong connection with local professionals, students, schools, parents and orchestras. Serving players in Crouch End, Highgate & Hampstead, Ruschil & Bailly is also honoured to provide services and expertise to players, shops, collectors orchestras & museums across the entire capital, as well as an ever expanding international client base.

Above: Inside the music room, Burgh House, Hampstead, London

Customers are welcome to contact us using the link below, where we aim to respond to you within the hour: