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New violin being made…
This summer Olivia started another Guarneri Lord Wilton model violin, here are some pictures of the process to date…
October 11, 2019Serving musicians since 2009
Fine Strings is owned and operated by Olivia Pelling, a luthier based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.-
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Instruments
Fine Strings sells new and old violin family instruments and bows. Please contact Olivia if you’re interested in visiting…
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Commissions
You can purchase or commission an instrument handmade by Olivia. Models not seen here are still welcomed should you…
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Repairs
Olivia is qualified to make all sorts of repairs from minor damage like open seams and bow rehairs to…
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InstrumentsJosef Guarneri filius Andrea violin
Olivia Pelling violin. Outline modelled after Josef Guarneri filius Andrea violin, 1730. Archings and f-holes modelled after Antonio Stradivari.…
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InstrumentsAntonio Stradivari ‘Archinto’ viola
Olivia Pelling 16¼” viola. Modelled after Antonio Stradivari ‘Archinto’ viola, 1696. Golden amber oil varnish. Made with high quality…
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InstrumentsNicolo Amati modelled violin
Olivia Pelling violin. Modelled after a Nicolo Amati 1666 violin. Golden brown spirit varnish. Made with high quality European…
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InstrumentsMaggini-inspired, Brescian style viola
Olivia Pelling 16¼” viola. Inspired by Maggini in the Brescian style. Golden amber oil varnish. Made with European spruce…
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InstrumentsLupot/Stradivari model violin
Olivia Pelling full-size violin. Lupot/Stradivari model with one-piece back and antiqued amber red spirit varnish. Made with high-quality European…
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InstrumentsAmati model viola
Olivia Pelling 15 ¾” viola, Amati model. This size made particularly with viola players of small stature in mind…
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InstrumentsMaggini-modelled viola
Olivia Pelling 15 1/4” viola, modelled after Maggini. This model and size made particularly with viola players of small…
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Featured, MediaFine Strings in the Strad!
I was featured in the very prestigious Strad magazine. The issue highlighted North American luthiers and my workshop was…
October 31, 2018
