My decision to become a violin maker began with the discovery of an old double bass from a side room in the choir of Salzburg Cathedral. The fascination with the sound of these large instruments remains unbroken to this day. Even though everything around us is constantly changing, the craft of the violin maker has remained the same. This is how I follow my calling – to create new instruments and preserve old instruments.
Mentioned in old documents as “Ramslwirth” and built in the 17th century, the old tavern offers the ideal conditions for my workshop in its former guest rooms. „Salettl“ is austrian dialect and means something like a big dining room, used for celebrations such as weddings. It is located on a side street in the Hallein suburb and you can park directly in front of the workshop.