Through Craftsmanship to Quality - The Workshop in Forchheim
“EVERY INSTRUMENT SHOULD REACH ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL.” R.O.
We aspire to build only the best of the best. Therefore we exclusively use tonewood of the best quality, elaborate it to the highest degree and ennoble every piece with our special spirit varnish, made from a fine selection of natural resins. Scroll down to read more about how Ryszard builds his unique instruments.
30 Year Matured Regional Tonewood
Over the years we build up a large stock of fine tonewoods. They come from the best regions of Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland and Bosnia. We purchase our tonewood exclusively from local tonewood suppliers where we personally select every piece for its sound properties and grain. We are proud to say that all our instruments are made from at least 30-year-old matured tonewoods of the highest quality.
Regionales Tonholz aus 30-Jähriger Lagerung regional tonewood
Over the years we build up a large stock of fine tonewoods. They come from the best regions of Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland and Bosnia. We purchase our tonewood exclusively from local tonewood suppliers where we personally select every piece for its sound properties and grain. We are proud to say that all our instruments are made from at least 30-year-old matured tonewoods of the highest quality.
Subtleties of 1/10 of a Millimeter
Many factors are crucial for creating the full and brilliant sound of our violins. Only due to our experience of several decades we are able to combine all of those into perfection. In absolute precision work, the top and bottom of the instruments are crafted into an ideal arch. In this process subtleties of only 1/10th of a millimetre are crucial for the final result. Small details like a correctly positioned bass bar and a perfectly fitted neck ensure an impressing sound and excellent playability. Looks are important to us, and this is recognisable by cleanly cut corners, a beautifully carved scroll and many more finesses.
Subtleties of 1/10 of a Millimeter
Many factors are crucial for creating the full and brilliant sound of our violins. Only due to our experience of several decades we are able to combine all of those into perfection. In absolute precision work, the top and bottom of the instruments are crafted into an ideal arch. Small details like a correctly positioned bass bar and a perfectly fitted neck ensure an impressing sound and excellent playability. Looks are important to us, and this is recognisable by cleanly cut corners, a beautifully carved scroll and many more finesses.
Natural Resins & Propolis
We varnish all our instruments with a traditional spirit hand-varnish to our own recipe. To achieve an excellent result we have to apply up to 25 thin layers. Our varnish is made solely from natural resins like Sandrac or Mastic and natural additives which results in a smooth finish and a rich surface. The application with a brush by hand gives many benefits over airbrushing the violin. Due to that our varnish stands out with its unique finish, deep transparency and stunning colour intensity. The right varnish composition is vital for the violin’s protection and also enables unfettered tone development and strong projection.
Natural Resins & Propolis
We varnish all our instruments with a traditional spirit hand-varnish to our own recipe. To achieve an excellent result we have to apply up to 25 thin layers. Our varnish is made solely from natural resins like Sandrac or Mastic and natural additives which results in a smooth finish and a rich surface. The application with a brush by hand gives many benefits over airbrushing the violin. Due to that our varnish stands out with its unique finish, deep transparency and stunning colour intensity. The right varnish composition is vital for the violin’s protection and also enables unfettered tone development and strong projection.
Individually Adapted Set Up
Without a properly and individually fitted set up our violins can’t unleash their true sound potential. Therefore we adapt the bridge and soundpost accurately for each violin and optimise the sound characteristics. Furthermore, we choose matching accessories like the tailpiece, pegs and chin rest for every violin. We trust in the high-quality products from selected makers. When it comes to strings, we use the top lines of renowned brands like “Thomastik Infeld” and “Pirastro”.
Individually Adapted Set Up
Without a properly and individually fitted set up our violins can’t unleash their true sound potential. Therefore we adapt the bridge and soundpost accurately for each violin and optimise the sound characteristics. Furthermore, we choose matching accessories like the tailpiece, pegs and chin rest for every violin. We trust in the high-quality products from selected makers. When it comes to strings, we use the top lines of renowned brands like “Thomastik Infeld” and “Pirastro”.
30 Years in the Field of Building Stringed Instruments
Ryszard Osowski, born in 1966 in Poland, immigrated to Muggendorf, Germany in 1993. Through his there living uncle, he came in contact with the local tradition of building stringed instruments. As a result of his talent and fascination to this handicraft, he soon started working in a renowned atelier for violin making. At the same time, he cooperated with many local violin makers from the luthiers’ village Bubenreuth and focused on perfecting his own instruments.
Due to 30 years of experience by now, the influence of his colleagues and countless experiments and intensive self-studies Ryszard succeeded in perfecting the quality and sound of his instruments step by step. Because of that he now concentrates solely on building his own stringed instruments with the big passion for crafting highly advanced violins. Occasionally he also builds single pieces of violas and cellos. Because of that he now concentrates solely on building his own stringed instruments with the big passion for crafting highly advanced violins. Occasionally he also builds single pieces of violas and cellos.
30 Years in the Field of Building Stringed Instruments
Ryszard Osowski, born in 1966 in Poland, immigrated to Muggendorf, Germany in 1993. Through his there living uncle, he came in contact with the local tradition of building stringed instruments. As a result of his talent and fascination to this handicraft, he soon began to build instruments in the company “Klaus Heffler”. At the same time, he cooperated with many local violin makers from the luthiers’ village Bubenreuth and focused on perfecting his own instruments.
Due to 30 years of experience by now, the influence of his colleagues and countless experiments and intensive self-studies Ryszard succeeded in perfecting the quality and sound of his instruments step by step. Because of that he now concentrates solely on building his own stringed instruments with the big passion for crafting highly advanced violins. Occasionally he also builds single pieces of violas and cellos. Because of that, he now concentrates solely on building his own stringed instruments with the big passion for crafting highly advanced violins. Occasionally, he also builds single pieces of violas and cellos.