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Colin Charles Adamson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and studied at the Newark School of Violin Making and graduated with Merit. He then went to work in Helsinki, Finland for the "Ilka Vainio" Company and also Weimar Germany with "Lochmann and Zakowsky" where he worked as a fine restorer/repairer. During his time abroad he worked on and handled many Italian and French instruments which has helped him develop into one of Scotland's best violin makers. Colin's work is influenced by the classical period of violin making and uses this experience to make copies and new instruments of this distinctive 17th century Italian Period. Many of his instruments can be found in the hands of professional players and students from around the world. Colin Charles Adamson has his own workshop in Edinburgh and his time
is divided between making and restoring. He is a member of the British Violin
Making Association and recently, has become a founding member of ServicesColin worked in Finland and Germany as a Restorer for four years and during this time he gained the experience and skill to achieve the highest standard in restoration methods. Colin takes a great deal of time to explain to musicians in details what is needed to improve and correct the instrument and to achieve maximum potential.Tonal AdjustmentIt is of particular importance that the player gets the optimum tonal quality from their instrument . Colin will work closely with the musician to ensure that the instrument is adjusted and working to its full tonal capability.
AwardsScottish Arts Grant, for the development of cello making.The Museum of Scotland, "Violin on Tour", with the Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Scotland Photographs are by Dave Barker, Edinburgh All materials on this site are copyright© |
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