William Robert Scott began his violin making journey in the 70’s. He learned his craft by working for Dahl Violin Shop in Minneapolis and Hans Weisshaar Inc. in Los Angeles.

While at Weisshaar in Los Angeles Bill gained access to great instruments of the classic masters and this apprenticeship helped him develop an eye for the important nuances of quality seen in these works. Repairing and studying these fine instruments for the next couple years opened a new world of great beauty and craft which he has tried to capture since.

Gaining membership in the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers in 1988 provided regular opportunities to study and learn more about these great instruments. Sharing and gaining a wealth of insight from colleagues at the VSA Oberlin Workshops (Violin-making and Acoustics) over the past 18 years in no small way has profoundly impacted his work and understanding of this craft.

In recent years, Bill Scott has contributed on a regular basis to Strad Magazine, VSA Conventions with presentations and Forum discussions and as a workmanship judge. In 2022 Bill Scott was elected President of the VSA which culminated in the 2022 Convention and Competition in Anaheim November 2022. The VSA Conventions and Competitions have been part of his violin-making experience from the beginning and he feels he owes a lot to what this organization has brought to our craft. It is with the sharing of ideas and techniques that today’s musician can realistically own a great concert instrument at an affordable price.

•  Year Made – 2015 Minneapolis
• Labeled – William Robert Scott
• Length of Back 16 1/4 (413mm)
• Condition – Excellent