Resources
Resources
Some current favourite or recommended items for fiddle players
Mac 1 - my shoulder rest - the hooked version
Cheaper version of the Mac 1
Violino stings - my current favourite
Other useful contacts
Renegade Rhythms - Fabulous bodhrans from our local maker
John Stephen Ryan - violin maker and repairer - very skilled and lovely man. Set up my violin which is now like a fabulous new instrument.
Derek Roberts Violins - Although a maker he also sells cheaper instruments that are set up correctly and sound much better for it. A vast improvement from ‘off the shelf’ options!
Pete Shaw - Musician and Teacher with a large resource of tunes etc
Audiotree - good local CD production company - great to deal with and great value
Rod Ward violins - fabulous hand made instruments at a very reasonable price