Click any image to view more information 7 String: Collichon Tenor: Rose Treble: Smith 6 String: Lewis 6 String: Smith Treble: Smith 7-String: Collichon 6 String: Lewis Bergonzi: Violin Guarneri: Violin Montagnana: Cello Stradivari: Cello Treble Viol Bow Violin Bow 7 String Viol Bow Baroque Cello Bow Bass Viol Bow       "Ian McWilliams studied musical instrument making at West Dean College for three years in 2002- 2005 and it has been deeply satisfying to me, as his tutor, to see Ian’s career develop. He has been involved in both making and restoring instruments since then. One particularly noteworthy instrument which Ian made while at West Dean College was a beautifully constructed bass viol which demonstrated his making abilities. The viol is highly decorated with extensive purfling motifs, low relief carving on the back and peg box and a carved head in baroque style. Inspired by the work of Edward Lewis, with examples studied in the collections of Musee De La Musique, Paris and Music Museum in Brussels, this highly individual instrument gives an immediate response and a fine tone balance and has been on show here at West Dean. I would like to send all good wishes to Ian for continuing success in his career." Roger Rose Head of Musical Instrument Making, West Dean College "The first time I played the 7 string bass Ian made for me, the rest of Musica Rustica (baroque trio sonatas R Us), said as one 'That was worth the money'. Need I say more." Murray Marshall Musica Rustica Site designed by Double LL Designs All rights reserved.