I occasionally turn out instruments to add to the Diabolus collection, but most workshop activity now is driven by commissions from conservatoires, students, re-enactors, and other early music obsessives.

My reconstructions are based on the best evidence currently available. For many of the sixteenth century and later instruments, there are surviving examples in European museums which can be studied, and there is a fair amount of documentary evidence. Earlier instruments rely on rare survivials, illustrations, odd treatises and the constructional experience gained from work on later models.

Some of the instruments I make are shown below. To order, enquire, or if you're after something that's not listed, please contact me.

Please note : I'm gradually giving each instrument its own page, and uploading more pictures and information. Apologies for the current inconsistent format.

Delivery - We have to add delivery at cost to these prices, because something like a hurdy-gurdy needs one hell of a carrier pigeon, and they eat seed like there's no tomorrow. Delivery charges vary depending on where you live, so please contact me for a quote and payment details.

Other instruments - Please enquire - we'll give you a quote on most stringy things except runner beans.