Blade Strings
Our offerings
Our mission is to help musicians to find their voice.
Sam's unique position of working and collaborating with multiple shops, dealers, collectors, and institutions allows Blade Strings access to an incredibly broad range of instruments and bows of all levels, and a multitude of avenues for sale. His experience in the violin world means that he has true insight into the global market. Sam is also passionate about working with musicians' to help get the most out their own instruments.
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Instrument sales
We provide a carefully curated selection of fine contemporary and antique string instruments for discerning musicians and collectors. We can also offer your fine violin, viola, cello or bow for sale and find its next loving owner.
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Bespoke sourcing
With our connections to collections, collectors, musicians and dealers around the world, our bespoke sourcing service connects you with unique string instruments tailored to your specifications and needs.
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Luthier collaboration
We work with fine contemporary violin makers from all over the world to bring our customers the best new instruments.
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Specialist consultancy
Our consultancy service offers professional guidance on instrument acquisition and maintenance for musicians and collectors alike.
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Tonal optimisation
We perform tonal assessments and adjustments to help musicians to get the very best out of their instruments.
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Instrument valuation
We offer insurance and probate valuations for all violin-family instruments, as well as valuations for Blade Strings to offer your violin, viola, cello or bow for sale.
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Archive research
Sam retains the title of Archivist for the prestigious firm W. E. Hill & Sons, whose archives contain the histories and provenances of thousands of the finest string instruments.
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Public speaking
Sam is sought after to speak on all aspects of the violin world, including violin history and provenance, instrument care and optimisation, discussing sound, and the lives and works of famous violin makers.