The Piere Lomont Master is perfect for the violin enthusiast that is looking for a nicer violin and a deeper and rich tone. This violin is reminiscent of the French masters of the early 1800’s and celebrates the rich history of French violin making.
The Piere Lomont Master Violin has higher quality tonewoods, beautifully decorated ebony fittings, and is all round a higher, much more refined quality instrument than the Piere Lomont. For the player who is looking for that higher quality in an instrument.
Quite a few years ago I was unhappy with the violins you could get in this price class and after a lot of research and looking at hundreds of different instruments in the same range I decided that the best thing to do would be to design my own.
I work together with a small family of luthiers that make the most amazing instruments that meet my fussy expectations.
There are so many Chinese makers flooding the market with cheap to average instruments, that the really good makers often get overlooked.
The great thing is that quite a few Chinese makers there have won International violin-making awards in Europe, the US and Asian countries, so there are definitely makers of quality… Why China? I did also find some good European makers that made similar quality… BUT THEY WERE 3 TO 4 TIMES THE PRICE FOR EXACTLY THE SAME QUALITY OF WORK AND MATERIALS! That really didn’t seem like good value to me! This maker I found really takes his art seriously… he would carefully choose timbers of great quality and beauty, and hand craft instruments that not only sound great but are easy to play. His wife makes the varnish – when I last went there, she had lots of bottles of fine Italian recipe varnish curing in the sun on the roof of the workshop.
The great thing is: They look like a really beautiful older instrument!
- The Piere Lomont Master violin is easier to play, because I personally do my Master set-up, and it has an amazing and rich sound. It is a known fact that many string players fail because the instrument they are playing are not been set up properly, and will not do what they need it to do. This can lead to problems with playing in tune, and in extreme cases, even RSI! It’s just not worth taking the risk of buying a badly set up instrument.
- The Piere Lomont Master violin is designed by me
- the violin has been lovingly handcrafted using only the best quality materials. Everywhere you look on the violin you see perfection. From the masterly handcrafted scroll to the beautifully antiqued varnish after the recipe of the great Italian masters.
- Beautiful antique marks to celebrate the age old tradition of violin making by giving the instruments an authentically older look.
- Once you play your Piere Lomont Master violin you will find out why most people can’t make their violin sound good… The Lomont violin makes a much better sound than most instrument 4 times the price!
- Impress the other string players in the Orchestra: The Piere Lomont Master has a beautiful varnish that is reminiscent of the French Masters.
Over the years I have seen people make the wrong decision and be stuck with just awful sounding instruments, or instruments that needed to have hundreds of dollars of work done before you could even play them!
Testimonial:
There is a lot that is right about the Piere Lomont Master violin.
I particularly love the rich and beautiful sound. When I draw the bow across the strings the violin just produces the most beautiful sound that I could listen to all day, which is a good thing, because it makes you want to play more.
My violin has arrived today. IT IS STUNNING .😀😀😀 It has a lovely loud projection and beautiful sound. Will be exciting to hear it evolve to its beautiful own nature .
thanks again.
Carol – May 2022
- The Lomont Master violin is easier to play that most other instruments under $5,000… in my opinion this is the best sounding violin under $5,000 for a much lower price
- It will take you to the next level of playing
- The Piere Lomont Master will allow you to really move ahead in your violin playing
- I have a 30-day100% money back satisfaction guarantee on all my new instruments, because I want to make sure that if you buy an instrument at Olaf Grawert Violin Studio, you really will love it.
I absolutely LOVE my new violin. I was in serious need of an upgrade and can’t believe the difference! The tone is incredible, it’s beautiful and I’m so happy with it ❤️ Thank you so much for all your help!
Cheers,
Brogan – Feb 2022
It is made to my specifications from all the right timbers in the traditional way that has been used since the 16th century in Italy. It uses the old Italian varnish recipe that has been antiqued to give you the feel of a real antique Italian instrument.
Quick preview of what you will get:
The Instrument:
- Top is made from good quality spruce tonewoods
- Back, sides and scroll are made of nicely flamed Maple tonewoods
- High quality ebony fittings
- Light weight carbon fibre tailpiece
- Quality traditional Italian varnish recipe
- Beautiful Sonorous tone
- Set up like a professional instrument
- Evah Pirazzi Strings or Obligato if you ask for it.
Without bow and case (violin only) – $2695
The Outfit comes with:
Bow – High quality carbon fibre Flueriel Bow
Case – Good Quality
My instruments are easier to play, because I personally do my Master set-up. It is a known fact that many string players fail because the instrument they are playing has not been set up properly and will not do what they need it to do. This can lead to problems with playing in tune and in extreme cases even RSI! It’s just not worth taking the risk of buying a badly set up instrument.
- Plane the Fingerboard to a professional
standard. This means that you will have a fingerboard that has the same shape as that of most instruments that you will hear in concert halls around the world - I will fit a professional quality French bridge crafted by a master violin maker with specialized acoustic knowledge to make the instrument sound the best that it can.
- Fit a professional quality soundpost to really bring out the rich tonal qualities. There is a reason that in many languages the soundpost is called the “Soul”. It takes a master to fit and move the soundpost into the right position to really make the instrument sing.
- I always fit the Instruments with great quality strings for that rich sound.
- Each peg is carefully refitted to make sure that if is very easy to tune the instrument using the pegs.
- The tailpiece is checked and refitted to make sure it is in the best acoustical position
- I check and recheck the string height and spacing to make sure it is absolutely perfect. It is only easy to play the violin when the string height is absolutely right.
I always play each instrument and adjust it until I’m so happy with it that I want to keep the violin myself. I always try out the instruments far too long, because they are so much fun to play. This way you can be sure that when your instrument leaves my workshop, everything about it is perfect.
My Piere Lomont Master arrived and I am thrilled with it’s sound and beauty! It has a wonderful, rich tone that has a depth and complexity that many other instruments lack! The playability is superb! Thank you so much!
Jay, USA – January 2022
I have to say, Olaf’s videos do not do that violin justice. I’ve seen a couple of examples in videos, however, it is much better looking and sounding in person! To be honest, it’s stunning to just look at. It sounds wonderful, as well! Very pleased with the purchase.
H – California, USA, October 2022
Martin B –
Well, well, well well etc…I am blown away. I can say without conviction that Olafs’ Pierre Lamont has surpassed all my very , very high expectations. It looks and sounds amazing. I was not expecting a carbon fibre bow, what a great surprise. I’m so very happy that I was able to obtain a great violin to learn upon/with. I am really looking forward to my violin journey, practicing 40 hours a day lol. Many, many thanks to you and Olaf, I wish you happiness and joy.
😁😃😃
Mark Grady –
Just received today. Had taken about 7 days to receive which is awesome. I can’t praise this violin enough and the customer service. I don’t even feel worthy to play it.
Exceptional Craftsmanship. Masterfully set up. After knowing Olaf was gonna be the one behind setting it up and had the violin built to his specs, pretty easy sell. After playing for two hours now: The deep rich tone, overtones and projection is out of this world. Couldn’t ask for more about the whole process and buying from Olafs work shop. Truly, Thank you Coralie and Olaf.
Mark – Nova Scotia, Canada
JM – Victoria, Australia –
I finally got to tune and play the Lomont yesterday afternoon…..OH WOW, it SINGS!!
The sound is GORGEOUS and makes my old violin sound like a brick. I am so glad I upgraded to the maximum of my violin $$$ ability. She’s quite pretty too.
Once again, thank you for making the process so easy and sending the Lomont so quickly. I am in love….
J. Sammons – Florida USA –
The beautiful violin made it to my house today. I was surprised it arrived so quickly. The packaging job was amazing. I am so impressed by how beautiful the violin is. The violin is playing perfectly, and I couldn’t be happier. I am going to my violin lesson today and I can’t wait to show everyone this beautiful instrument.
H, California – USA –
I have to say, Olaf’s videos do not do that violin justice. I’ve seen a couple of examples in videos, however, it is much better looking and sounding in person! To be honest, it’s stunning to just look at. It sounds wonderful, as well! Very pleased with the purchase.
H – California, USA
Umut, Turkey –
I wanted to inform you that I finally got my violin. I’m very happy with its sound and beauty ❤
I want to thank you and Olaf. If I get a chance I’ll personally visit Olaf’s workshop next year and meet him in person.
Umut, Turkey
Hanna, USA –
It is well received. 😊 It sounds and looks fantastic— the resonance and projection are so much better than my old violin!
Please thank Olaf for me for this lovely instrument and careful packaging!!
Hanna, USA
Carol (Victoria, Australia) –
My violin has arrived today. IT IS STUNNING .😀😀😀 It has a lovely loud projection and beautiful sound. Will be exciting to hear it evolve to its beautiful own nature .
thanks again.
Carol
Brogan –
I absolutely LOVE my new violin. I was in serious need of an upgrade and can’t believe the difference! The tone is incredible, it’s beautiful and I’m so happy with it ❤️ Thank you so much for all your help!
Cheers,
Brogan
MT –
Much thanks for making and selling these beautiful instruments internationally, especially during the pandemic.
The violins sound wonderful and we are very happy with them so far. (Honestly, the more I interact with my new violin, the more I like it. 🙂 Cannot wait to practice more!)
Best regards,
MT, Japan
Jay Cooper –
My Piere Lomont Master arrived and I am thrilled with it’s sound and beauty! It has a wonderful, rich tone that has a depth and complexity that many other instruments lack! The playability is superb! Thank you so much!
Jay Cooper, USA
Zac –
I had my first lesson with my teacher earlier this week. My teacher played the violin, and it sounded absolutely amazing! The violin has an incredibly powerful sound, as well as a beautiful tone and gorgeous quality. I hadn’t heard the violin except for practicing, so it was incredible to hear it played by someone else so I could hear. My teacher said if he didn’t know or much it cost, he’d expect the instrument to cost much more than it did! He had very high praises for the violin! I’m very excited about my violin, and learning to bring out the best of its qualities. My teacher mentioned was that the bow was of high quality and should last most of my violin playing days and was surprised it came packaged with the violin, he also said that if he was in the market for a new instrument he would definitely consider Olaf’s violins. My teacher is a freelance concert violinist who plays for many of Victoria’s and Australia’s highest orchestras
I really appreciate all you and Olaf have done for me, I can’t thank you enough!
Zac, Victoria (Nov, 2021)