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Spongdalsvegen 384, 7070 Bosberg · Norway
+47 459 17 633 · +33 7 67 78 78 27
Serving Trondheim, all of Norway, and international clients — by appointment and worldwide shipping.
Lydie is a French-trained luthier (École nationale de lutherie de Mirecourt) based near Trondheim, building violins, violas and cellos by hand for musicians across Norway and internationally.
Lydie's workshop near Trondheim offers restoration and repair for violins, violas, cellos and bows, with an evaluation fee of 700 kr deducted from the final price if the work goes ahead.
Yes — new violins, violas and cellos are built to order, entirely by hand, from responsibly sourced wood.
Yes, Lydie works with musicians internationally and ships completed instruments worldwide.
Handmade new instruments start from 110,000 NOK, with the final price depending on the instrument and any personal customisation, such as Art Nouveau inlays. Repairs and maintenance are always quoted on request — just get in touch.
Build time depends on the instrument and the current waitlist. Get in touch for an estimated timeline for your project.
Yes. Every handmade instrument and every repair is backed by a workshop guarantee — ask for details specific to your project when you get in touch.
Yes, a trial period can be arranged for commissioned instruments — this is discussed as part of the initial conversation about your project.
Many musicians order from abroad. The process starts with a conversation (by email or call) about your sound, hands and repertoire, and the finished instrument is shipped to you once complete.