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Gino Sfarra.
Italian master luthier.

I specialize in crafting handmade violins, violas, and cellos in the traditional Milanese style, using my own designs and classic Italian oil-based varnish. I can also recreate antique and Baroque instruments upon request.

My workshop offers a range of services, including restoration work, repairs, and comprehensive maintenance and setup assistance tailored to the needs of musicians.

About Me

Master Violin Maker and Restorer: Crafting Musical Excellence While Preserving The Italian Tradition

I completed my training at the Civic School of Violin Making in Milan with distinction. During my studies, I worked with Masters Lorenzo Rossi and Stefano Gibertoni, under whose tutelage I perfected my skills and developed my own style.

Since 2014, I work in L’Aquila, the capital of the Abruzzo region, located about 100 kilometers from Rome and surrounded by the “Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga” National Park. My workshop is housed in a 15th-century building of historical and artistic interest, Palazzo Lucentini Bonanni, in the heart of the historic city center.

I have been awarded prizes in both national and international competitions, and my instruments have been exhibited at major international trade shows. I am a member of the Violin Society of America and the Oberlin Violin Makers Workshop.

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Awards

2015 – Degree with distinction at Civic School of Violin Making, Milan;

2016 – Two medals, Viola and Cello, ANLAI Competition;

2017 – One medal, Violin, Central Accademy of Arts, Malta International Competition;

2021 – One medal, Violin, Spazio Liuteria Gubbio.

New or Old?

In addition to crafting my own handmade bowed instruments, my atelier proudly presents a diverse range of instruments from various violin makers, spanning different periods and styles.

Additionally, I provide a comprehensive appraisal service, offering my expert assessment of instrument values.

Attention to detail

Meticulous attention to detail is a hallmark of a genuine craftsman. I painstakingly create each instrument, meticulously executing every minute aspect, yielding instruments that not only produce exceptional sound but also showcase the exquisite craftsmanship rooted in the traditional Italian school of violin making.

Creations

Testimonials

Engaging in creative ventures with Gino consistently yields rewarding experiences. Our professional partnership ensures that your visionary ideas undergo a magical transformation into exquisite works of art.

Giulio Ferretti

What struck me about Gino from the beginning, and which has never been disregarded, was a profound sense of trust. Trust in his intelligence, in his work ethic, in the innate need to continuously improve himself, which combined with his pure talent is enough to count him among the best luthiers around.

Daniele Orlando

I believe that Gino is a great artist, not only in terms of manual skill in building instruments, impeccable from every point of view, but also in terms of musical sensitivity. This allows us to have a collaborative relationship with him in the development of the instruments that is rarely found, with exceptional results.

Gianluca Saggini

Gino is a luthier who has a rare sensitivity and also has a brilliant sense of artistic intuition. With his maximum availability he can allow us to collaborate together to develop instruments and carry out creative experiments.

Azusa Onishi

I met Gino a long time ago to do some set-up work on my old instrument. I found a luthier of great professionalism and intelligence. In 2021 I commissioned him to make a viola based on a Guarneri model, "The Zukerman". The result is a wonderful instrument, aesthetically beautiful and with a warm and deep sound.

Margherita Di Giovanni

Gino Sfarra. Italian master luthier.