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Benoit Bonten is a French luthier working from his own workshop in Aveyron, in the south of France. He specialises in violas and cellos.
His route into making began in Buenos Aires in 2001, where he spent most of his time in the workshop of Omar Nigrelli, studying restoration first and then making. In 2008 he became assistant to Gonzalo Bayolo in Santiago de Compostela before setting up on his own. His violas are built at body lengths that suit players of different sizes, and every instrument leaves the workshop with his own certificate.
His violas are played by soloists and chamber musicians in France and the United Kingdom.
Benoit makes some of the best small violas we have ever encountered. They are extremely comfortable to play, which matters more on a viola than on anything else, and they sound fantastic without the usual trade-off. The projection is remarkable for the body size, and the tone holds up whether the instrument is being used in a quartet or as a solo voice. At his price point they are a must-try, and he remains one of our favourite French viola makers.
Benoit makes some of the best small violas I have ever encountered. They are extremely comfortable to play and sound fantastic.
Every instrument is available for trial at our beautiful central London showroom.
Based near the vibrant Smithfield market area of the City of London, you'll find a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for trying our contemporary collection.
49 Little Britain
EC1A 7BH, London
MyLuthier is the UK's leading Dealer of high-quality contemporary violins, violas, cellos and bows.
Started by Violinist Ariel Lang and Cellist Pedro Silva while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Our mission is to provide musicians with exceptional musical instruments and bows at a fair price.
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