LEROY DOUGLAS

Since 1997 my area of interest and research has focused on the most challenging of the stringed instrument family-mainly the violin. Both passion and commitment led me to Italy early on in studying the secrets of the Renaissance makers. By understanding the selection of materials and the working methods of the early master makers, coupled with contemporary research and insights, my instruments are created in the spirit of the Cremonese tradition: in beauty, tone, and playability. As a maker it is about cultivating a depth of sound, including tonal color: richness, warmth and complexity; and artistically speaking it is about line, proportion and form. The combined result-bench made professional quality instruments at competitive prices. A few select instruments available at this time. Member (VSA) Violin Society of America... Mark your calendars Saturday, May 4th - Sunday, May 5th, 2019, for the next Northwest Instrument Show. The exhibition features instrument makers and performers of..

Also known as: Leroy Douglas Violins

Primary location: Portland United States