The following are just some of the people who have commissioned or bought some of over 60 stringed instruments from Andrew Scrimshaw. Richard Campbell - Fretwork Consort of Viols A treble viol after Henry Jaye 1649, and a small bass viol after Richard Meares 1660.Bill Hawkes - Freelance viola player and violist in Nigel Kennedy's Electric Quartet. A Viola after Joseph Hill 1770 and an electric viola - "The Lug-Slapper", a Scrimshaw design.The Royal College of Music A 5 stringed electric violin - a Scrimshaw design.Ben Mandelson and Lu Edmonds - two of the "Blokes" currently touring with the Billy Bragg - Billy Bragg and the "Blokes". Repairs to a Lap steel guitar, Mandolin, electric Bazouki, electric Saz, Cumbus (a Turkish banjo) and a gretch guitar.Paul McGuiness and Tom Mac Manamon - "The Popes" - -Shane Mac Gowan's backing band. Repairs to a Gibson 335 and Takamine guitar, electric and acoustic banjos.Michael Karoli - from the German band "CAN". A six stringed electric violin. A Scrimshaw design, finished in metallic blue.If you haven't got the instrument of your dreams by now, Andrew can collaborate with you to manifest your perfect instrument. |
| Home | Instruments | Services | Contact Us |