Geigenbauer Svatek
Geigenbau Svatek is a traditional business that has taken the art of violin making to the ultimate level. Here, stringed instruments are in expert hands.
In his workshop located in the Andräviertel district of Salzburg, Peter Svatek has dedicated himself with extraordinary passion to this traditional form of craftsmanship. He responded to his calling relatively late in life, at age 28, learning the requisite skills from scratch. Since then, he has been building and restoring stringed instruments, with his customers journeying to Salzburg from around the world.
Musicians don’t only value his sensitive manufacture of masterpieces painstakingly crafted from a variety of woods including maple, spruce and ebony, but also the professional, personal consultation they receive from this avid music lover who has turned his dream into a profession.
- Services: building, repair, trade and rental of stringed instruments
- Specialty: tone optimization of stringed instruments, assistance for children in search of an appropriate violin
Salzburg Magazine: Traditional Craftsmanship: Salzburg’s Master Violinmaker
