Four handmade violins with maple backs and spruce tops, photographed from above in Elvedin Hodžić's workshop

Elvedin Hodžić · Violin Maker Tradition. Precision. A passion for sound.

Every instrument is unique. My goal is for every musician to find the instrument that suits them perfectly.

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Elvedin Hodžić in his workshop, trying out the sound of a newly finished violin

About me

Handmade violins —
every instrument is unique.

For many years I have devoted myself to making and restoring string instruments, combining traditional building methods with the precision of a modern approach.

I make or repair every instrument with care, love and respect for music and musicians. I use carefully chosen materials and proven techniques handed down through generations.

The top plate is made of resonant spruce, while the back, ribs and neck are made of maple. Every part is worked by hand to perfection, and natural varnishes and the final finish give the instrument a warm, rich tone.

I make violins for players of every level — from beginners and advanced pupils, through music students, to professionals and orchestras. Advice on choosing an instrument and accessories comes with the instrument itself.

  • Top platespruce
  • Back and ribsmaple
  • Varnishnatural, for a warm tone

My mission

To create instruments that inspire, last for generations and carry the true beauty of sound.

Services

A craft that lives
through music

From choosing the wood to the last adjustment — every instrument gets full attention.

Quality · Precision · Dedication

The maker's hands carving a maple violin scroll by hand
  1. Violin making — the unvarnished body of an instrument on the workbench
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    Violin making

    Making new violins by traditional methods, from choosing the wood to the final tone.

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    Violin making — learn more
  2. Violin restoration — the scratched back of an old instrument
    02

    Restoration

    Expert repair and restoration of old and damaged instruments, bringing back their original lustre and sound.

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    Restoration — learn more
  3. Violin setup — two finished violins with bridges and strings
    03

    Setup

    Setting up instruments for better playability and optimal sound.

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    Setup — learn more
  4. Violin servicing — a plate held in clamps while the glue sets
    04

    Servicing and maintenance

    Regular maintenance, replacement of parts and minor repairs.

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    Servicing and maintenance — learn more

Handwork | Real materials | Better sound

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Collection

Violins from the workshop

Instruments for beginners, advanced pupils, students, professionals and orchestras — with advice on choosing an instrument and accessories.

Process

The making of
a one-of-a-kind instrument

Six steps that are never skipped — from a plank that still smells of the forest to an instrument that has been played before it leaves the workshop.

  1. The maker checks the resonance of a top-plate board with a tuning fork 01

    Choosing the wood

    We select the finest pieces of wood, those with the best resonant potential.

  2. Shaping the arching of a violin top plate by hand with a gouge, surrounded by shavings 02

    Shaping

    Every component is shaped by hand, with special attention to acoustics and tonal balance.

  3. Ribs in the mould and a top plate with the f-holes drawn on 03

    Assembly

    Precise joining of the parts, fitting the soundpost and every element that affects the sound.

  4. The assembled violin body before varnishing 04

    Finishing

    Sanding, varnishing and polishing with protective natural varnishes.

  5. Two finished violins with strings fitted, ready for setup 05

    Setup

    Adjusting the soundpost, bass bar, bridge and strings for optimal sound.

  6. The backs of two finished violins on stands in the workshop 06

    Quality control

    Every instrument is tested and played before it reaches the musician.

Restoration

Violin restoration —
renewal that respects the original.

An old instrument carries the mark of every maker who has held it. Restoration begins with understanding — documenting its condition, taking measurements and judging what is original and what is a later intervention.

Top plate of an old violin before restoration — cracks, scratches and worn varnish Before
The same violin after restoration — repaired cracks, a new setup and an even varnish After
Top plate — crack repair, a new setup and varnish retouching
Back of the same violin before restoration — deep scratches and a damaged edge Before
Back of the violin after restoration — cleaned maple and renewed varnish lustre After
Back — cleaning the maple, repairing the edge and renewing the lustre

The work is minimal and reversible: hide glues, wood with the same properties as the original, and a varnish retouch that can be removed without damage. The goal is not for the instrument to look new, but to sound again and to safely last another century.

Every intervention is photographed before and after, so you know exactly what has been done to your instrument.

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  • Repair of cracks in the top and back plates
  • Replacement or making of the soundpost, bridge and tailpiece
  • Neck repair and resetting of the neck angle
  • Retouching and conservation of the original varnish
  • Expert assessment of condition and a written report
Every detail has its reason.
The result is a sound that lasts.

— Elvedin Hodžić

Video

It all began with
a promise to his daughter

A report by Anadolija on Elvedin's path to his first violin — about a hobby that became a craft. The report is in Bosnian.

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Contact

Let's talk about
your instrument.

Whether you are looking for a new instrument, an assessment of an old one, or advice on choosing — get in touch. Visits to the workshop are possible by appointment.

I reply within 1–2 working days.