This instrument is featured as part of our 2023 Contemporary American Makers Exhibition and Sale

William (Bill) Robert Scott, with over 45 years of violinmaking experience, resides and works a few miles west of downtown Minneapolis. Bill earned recognition for quality work at international competitions over three decades. His awards include 3 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals for tone and workmanship, and numerous Certificates of Merit (1982-2006) at VSA Competitions. Early years were self-taught with inspiration and guidance from colleagues. Formal training was gained with an apprenticeship at Hans Weisshaar, Inc. in Los Angeles, (mid 1980s) and years of participation since 1998 at the Oberlin Violin Making and Acoustic Workshops. Bill Scott is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, a board member of the Oberlin Violin Making Foundation and currently Past-President of The Violin Society of America.

Contact Info:

www.scottstudios.net

[email protected]

763-544-1021 

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