Paul Kludsky Violins
Handcrafted in Silver Valley
Australian timber violins
Violin 'Elsa'
Violin 'Blondie'
Violin 'Ginger'
Violin 'Tiger'
Violin 'Princess'
Violin 'George'
$25,000 (Sold)
Violin 'Koombooloomba'
Violin 'Tasmanian Tiger'
The 'Twins', Arra and Bella
Viola 'Erinka'
My Strings 'Trio' set
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and to listen to the audio recording
What I am about
Welcome to Silver Valley violins. I have been in love with violins all my life and making them is a culmination of my passion. I strive to make the best instruments possible: ones that are not only superior sounding, but also bringing aesthetic pleasure.
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My violin making technique is inspired by one of the best luthiers in the world, Davide Sora of Cremona, Itali. I proudly and successfully use the local Australian timbers, such as Queensland Ebony, Gidgee and Queensland maple, but also classical European wood. I also devised my own spirit/shellack based varnish which includes local tree resins with great success. I want my instruments to be of the best quality, so every attention is given to the smallest detail.
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My violins come with a unique fine tuner on the E string. The tuner I designed is of aluminium/titanium construction and is the lightest in the world, yet the elevation of the E string remains same as the rest of the strings.
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Please browse my selection of violins which come with material details and sound recording. If you need further details, please contact me via email.
Testimonial
Having trialled dozens of high end violins, Paul Kludsky, the luthier behind Silver Valley violins absolutely blew me away at first trial. Not only is there superb craftsmanship in the overall build and aesthetics of the instruments but the acoustic properties are outstanding - a huge punch of sound suitable for the most demanding soloist; clean, precise articulation on the upper register with a wonderfully rich lower register. These violins really ‘speak’ and I have no doubt that they will be an instrument of choice for the most discerning violinist.
Khalida De Ridder
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PhD (UTAS), MMus (Royal Danish Academy of Music)
Australian violinist, freelancer with Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Aarhus Symphony Orchestra