Achim Hofer - master violin maker
Born into a family of musicians from Kempten in southern Bavaria, Achim Hofer became interested in the art of violin making in 1983 while working in the town of Mittenwald with Matthias Klotz, a descendant of the well known old violin making family.
He acquired further skills in the art of violin making abd perfect restoration at the workshops of well known violin makers in Germany, England, and the USA.
The workshop in Füssen was opened in 1992.
The unique aesthetical and sound quality of his instruments is ensured by the combination of his skilled craftsmanship and his strive for perfection.
| 1963 | Born in Kempten / Bavaria / Germany |
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| 1983 | Start of the Education as Violin Maker at Matthias Klotz in Mittenwald. |
| 1993 | Opening of the shop in Füssen (oldest center of stringed instruments in Europe) |
| 2000 | Opening of the shop in Munich / Haidhausen |
Trainings
Multiple subscriptions to various international courses on restoration in the United States. Diverse participations in competitions in the United States and France.
References:
Business relationships with customers in Germany, Austria, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Polland, Russia, China, Taiwan, Corea, Japan, Australia, United States, Canada, South Africa.
Philosophy / Scope of Business:
- Restoration of precious old instruments following the latest aspects of substance conservation and following your plans. Fine adjustments of sound are my speciality!
- All services to bows and simpler instruments are done within the shortes time possible.
- Detailled consulting and trade with strings, cases and all accessories.
- Making of best hand crafted master instruments in diverse styles and models. Every instrument is unique and is manufactured according to individual requirements.
- Verbal and written Expertises, Value Taxations, and Certificates of Origin.
- Renting of instruments.