Our mission

It is our desire to create chin rests that will be an indispensable tool with a lifelong guarantee. We pay attention to every detail of each individual piece, investing the sum of our experiences while incorporating the expectations and visions of the musicians. Content is, in our opinion, inseparable from form, and we dedicate ourselves to transform the raw material into an luxurious interface of comfort and beauty.

David Widmer

David Widmer, Luthier
2002-to present           
Maker of violins, violas cellos and olive wood chin rests.

Wilder & Davis Luthiers Inc.
2011-2013 : Reparation and restoration of instruments.

La maison du violon Inc.
2003-2008 : Part owner and manager for the Laval workshop and store.

Isabelle Wilbaux, Luthier
2004-2006: Subcontractor for Mrs. Isabelle Wilbaux, luthier. Construction of violins and violas under the "Workshop Isabelle Wilbaux" label.

Education

Federal Certification, July 1, 2002 (1999-2002) Geigenbauschule Brienz (Swiss Violin Making School)

People's Conservatory of Music (Geneva) Completed Final 3rd Class Cello with M. Philippe Mermoud

Languages French (mother tongue), German, English

Rebecca Pierce

Rebecca Pierce, Luthier & Bowmaker 2002-to present
Maker of violins, violas and bows.

Wilder & Davis Luthiers Inc.
2012 -to present: Reparation and restoration of instruments.

The Soundpost, Toronto
2006-2010: Reparation and restoration of instruments.

Bridgewood & Neitzhurt, London
May - October 2007
Reparation and restoration of instruments.

Education

Diploma in Violin Making (2002)
Newark School of Violin Making
1998-2002

Languages English (mother tongue), French