Welcome!

A woman with long, wavy hair, glasses, and earrings holding a violin and a violin body mold against a plain background.

I am Alina Ehret,

maker and restorer of fine stringed instruments.

I specialise in making fine violins, violas and celli as well as crafting more folk or baroque inspired instruments and have a passion for decorative head carvings and reliefs.

I love creating instruments that are unique and have a story to tell.

Apart from making I also do repairs, set-ups and sound adjustments. Don’t hesitate to contact me even if you just need a simple restring.

My workshop is based in Nether Edge, Sheffield. Please contact me below to schedule an appointment if you would like to visit or send me a message on 07395 556393.

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  • flamed maple back of a Cello by violin maker Alina Ehret in Sheffield

  • carved cat head and decoration on viola scroll

  • handmade violin by Sheffield violin maker Alina Ehret with antique varnish

  • head carving of a woman with relief carvings

  • soundhole, bridge and corner of a handmade cello

  • violin head carving of a rams head

Services

  • a violin bridge and carving knife on a workbench with shavings

    Maintenance and Sound Adjustment

  • A soundpost patch being glued into a violin front held by a clamp

    Instrument Repair and Restoration

  • A fully varnished viola body lying on a wooden table without strings or setup

    New Making and Commissions

Learn more

If you are interested to see more of my work and making processes, follow me on Instagram @alina_ehret_luthier

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View fullsize I am selling this lovely early 20th century birdseye maple violin for a customer. It is fully restored with a new setup. It is currently strung up with Kaplan vivo strings by d'addario. I'm listing it for £1200 but I am taking offers. Message m
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View fullsize We are opening our workshop as part of @netheredgefestival! We're welcoming visitors on Sunday the 14th and Monday the 15th of September. Drop by if you want to see some of our instruments, some work in progress or just come in for a chat:) #luther
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View fullsize It has taken a while but my 5-string viola is finally coming together. Can't believe it has taken more than a year to get here. I had a bit of a break from the workshop and have been traveling a lot but I'm so glad to be back at the bench. #instrum
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Contact me

Please send me a message if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment.