Bob Wittholz Luthier
aka Robert Wittholz
traditional restorations, custom built handcrafts.

About

For the last 37 years Robert (Bob) Wittholz has been custom building personalised fine stringed instruments these include all the members of the violin family as well as guitars, banjos and mandolins.

Violin Family
Viola
Violin
Cello
Double Bass
Stringed Family
Guitars
Banjos
Mandolins

You will find the range of new instruments that are ready for immediate delivery on the Instruments For Sale page, or please contact Bob to discuss a custom build if you can't find the right instrument for you.

Repairs and Restoration

In addition to custom building new instruments, Bob also performs repair and restoration work that will return your favourite instrument to its former glory. contact Bob to discuss your repair and restoration options.

Bow Re-hairing

Rehairing a bow is a time consuming and troublesome job, requiring lots of patience and skill. Since Bob is a specialist in Bow rehairing why not ask Bob to rehair your bow for you.

Violin family serviced

All members of the violin family are basically similar in structure, nomenclature, and playing method. The shape of members of this family represents an extremely efficient method for the production and amplification of tone, as well as flexibility and convenience for the player. Following builders' experience and convention, of several different woods that have been dried and aged with the greatest care.

The creator of a successful instrument in this family must be a true artisan, skilled in wood selection, carving, shaping, and assembly.

The nomenclature of these instruments is basically anthropomorphic, with the playing surface being termed the belly, the opposite side the back, and the sides the ribs. All members of the violin family have a body that consists of a belly of spruce or pine and a back of sycamore, maple, or a similar hardwood, spaced apart by shallow ribs of the same material.

If you require our services or further information you can contact Robert at robertwittholz@gmail.com or give Robert a call on 0419 650 120.

Robert Wittholz Instruments for sale

Please contact Robert to purchase these items.