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Martin Oakley

Maker Overview

Martin Oakley is a contemporary British violin maker and restorer working in the United Kingdom. Trained within the modern British violin-making tradition, he produces handmade violins, violas, and cellos based on classical Italian models.

His work follows established workshop methods, combining traditional construction techniques with modern setup and adjustment practices to achieve instruments suited to professional and advancing players. In addition to new making, Oakley is also active in repair and restoration work for bowed string instruments.

Instruments bearing his label are representative of modern British workshop craftsmanship and are used by students and professional musicians in the UK and abroad.

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