Philip Ihle

After training in Cremona, my first job led me to Wilhelm Geigenbau in Switzerland, working in maintenance, repair and sound adjustment. Then followed five years with Florian Leonhard in London. During these years my focus shifted from restoration to making copies of and replacement parts for fine old instruments.
In 2013 I set up my own workshop, IHLE VIOLINS, building bespoke concert violins and replacement parts for fine old violins. Nearly a decade later, my clients span across Europe, Asia and the US and my instruments are played in some of the world’s leading orchestras and ensembles.