Nikolai Tambovsky
In my opinion, Mr. Tambovsky is one of the best living violin makers.  He makes new violins with brilliant acoustic qualities.  His instruments are very powerful, rich in color and sound and react very sensibly to the performer's demands.
– Zino Vinnikov
Professor and Soloist
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Former Concertmaster of
St. Petersburg Philharmonic.

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The success of the Tambovsky instruments resides in Nikolai's unique knowledge of acoustics, woods, and varnishes.  His violins, violas, and cellos are renowned for their elegant craftsmanship, tonal depth, and power of sound. 

Nikolai Tambovsky creates classical and baroque instruments that harmonize with a player's vision of how a violin, viola or cello should respond and sound.  He makes original instruments and of exact copies of classic Italian instruments.  Below are some models of Italian classics that can be ordered. 

If the style of instrument you prefer is not listed above, please contact us, we can make a new instrument that would work for you. 

Violin

Antonio Stradivarius, Cremona 1704 (Betts)
Antonio Stradivarius, Cremona 1711
Guarnerius del Gesu, Cremona 1733
Guarnerius del Gesu, Cremona 1741
Guarnerius del Gesu, Cremona 1743
Andrea Amati

Viola

Antonio Stradivarius, Cremona 1672
Antonio Stradivarius, Cremona 1679
Guarnerius del Gesu


Cello

Antonio Stradivarius, Cremona 1707
Antonio Stradivarius, Cremona 1709


Bows

All bows are selected and crafted using the very best pernambuco or brazilwood, ebony, ivory, tortoise shell possible; gold, silver, or nickel-silver fittings. All sizes are available.