Marples Violins

Instruments

Violins

My current violins are based on classic Cremonese models that provide the power and projection needed for successful solo performance combined with the ability to express a variety of tone colors. My Stradivari model is based on the "Colonel Glennie" violin of 1704. I am also currently using the "Cannone" Giuseppi Guarneri of 1743 as the inspiration for my own interpretation of a late del Gesu model. Additional violin models may appear in the future.

All my instruments are produced at the highest quality level that I can achieve. I use only the finest tonewoods and take great pains over each step in the creation of new instruments.

Violas

My current viola model is based on the 1785 Alto of G.B. Guadagnini and has a back length of 411 mm (just under 16 1/8 inches). Other models and sizes would be available on special commission.

Cellos

I don't have the shop space to keep my cellos in inventory. On commision, I can make a nice instrument based on the "Davidov" Strad of 1712 (ex-Jaqueline DuPre, now played by Yo-Yo Ma).