Bridgewood & Neitzert

Having started out as makers of lutes, viols and baroque violins, this respected duo has an impeccable knowledge of the stringed instrument. Bridgewood & Neizert sells violins, violas, cellos and double basses in both modern and classical styles with prices for a modern violin starting at around £200, and rising to the thousands for high-end models. They also stock a wide variety of specialist strings. There are five full-time members of staff to deal with guaranteed repairs and restorations of modern as well as period instruments (including lutes and viola d’amores) and B&N also offers valuations, commission-based sales and part exchange services.