Cat. 01
Violino
Il catalogoThe portfolio
Handmade instruments
Violins, violas, cellos and double basses, each carved, varnished and voiced by hand by Gregorio Martini. Every instrument is one of a kind — browse the catalogue, then write for photographs, details and the price.
- Instruments
- 13
- Families
- 4
- Price
- On request
Violino · G · D · A · E
Violins
7 instrumentsHandmade violins by Gregorio Martini — carved from seasoned spruce and maple, varnished and set up by hand for a voice that is brilliant, warm and responsive.
About the violin
Cat. 01
Violino
Cat. 02
Violino
Violin Opus 02
Made to order
Cat. 03
Violino
Violin Opus 03
Made to order
Cat. 04
Violino
Violin Opus 04
Made to order
Cat. 05
Violino
Violin Opus 05
Made to order
Cat. 06
Violino
Violin Opus 06
Made to order
Cat. 07
Violino
Violin Opus 07
Made to order
Su misura
Your violin, made to measure
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Viola · C · G · D · A
Violas
1 instrumentHandmade violas with a deep, dark-hued voice — built by hand in the classical tradition by Cremona-trained luthier Gregorio Martini.
About the viola
Violoncello · C · G · D · A
Cellos
3 instrumentsHandmade cellos with a rich, singing tone — the instrument closest to the human voice, carved and voiced by hand by Gregorio Martini.
About the cello
Contrabbasso · E · A · D · G
Double basses
2 instrumentsHandmade double basses that anchor the ensemble with a deep, resonant foundation — built by hand by luthier Gregorio Martini.
About the double bass
01 What instruments does Gregorio Martini make?
Gregorio Martini makes the four voices of the violin family entirely by hand: violins, violas, cellos and double basses. Each instrument is built individually, from the choice of tonewood to the final set-up.
02 Can I commission a made-to-measure instrument?
Yes. A commission begins with a conversation about your playing, your repertoire and the sound you are looking for. Together you choose the model, the wood and the colour of the varnish, and the instrument is then made for you alone.
03 Which woods are used for a handmade violin?
Following the classical tradition, the top is carved from spruce, while the back, ribs and scroll are carved from maple — often flamed maple, whose figure shimmers under the varnish. The fingerboard and fittings are usually ebony.
04 How can I find out the price of an instrument?
Each instrument is unique, so prices are given on request. Send the opus number of the instrument you are interested in to mgviolinmaker@gmail.com and you will receive full details, additional photographs and the price.
Finale
Let us make an instrument that sounds like you.
Tell Gregorio about your playing, your repertoire and the voice you are searching for. Every commission begins with a conversation.