5-String Luthiers
Who I’ve Worked With
Acoustic-Electric Strings
Gary's violins are some of the best quality 5-strings that don't break the bank.  I have had his London model acoustic-electric since 2012 and have yet to find a better amplified sound from a violin.  Darol Anger, one of the best five-string players out there, use his fiddles for gigging instruments.
Great Teaching Instrument
Glasser recently came out with a sub $1000 five-string and they are GREAT for the price. Â They sound very much like a student instrument, but they are far more durable than a regular fiddle. I recommend anyone who is looking for a low cost teaching instrument to pick one up immediately. Â They even have 5- string viola and cellos!
Local RI Luthier
Armand Aromin is a violin maker and musician based in Providence, Rhode Island. He has studied at Berklee College of Music and is a 2013 graduate of the North Bennet Street School in Boston, MA where he earned his diploma in Violin Making & Repair. He has done extensive work on my instruments and has worked wonders setting up 5-strings.
Solid Quality
I have a 5-string viola that a luthier had custom ordered through them. Â I really like it and its an inexpensive alternative to getting a hand-made instrument.