Close-up of a handcrafted fiddle showing the warm wood grain and expert craftsmanship of the scroll and pegs

Sussex, England

Chelli Strings

Handcrafted viols, baroque violins, fiddles, and guitars made with traditional techniques and a deep respect for historical models.

View Gallery

Currently Available

Instruments for Sale

Baroque Violin after Strad 1716

Baroque violin after Strad 1716

£2,800

Bass Viol after Henry Smith 1637

£2,500

Terz Guitar

After Stauffer 1829

£850

View All Instruments

The Maker

I'm Paul Fremantle, a luthier based near Chichester in West Sussex. Each instrument I create combines historical accuracy with careful craftsmanship, whether it's a 17th-century viol or a baroque violin.

Learn More

Bespoke Instruments

Commission a Custom Instrument

Looking for something specific? I welcome commissions for viols, baroque violins, fiddles, and guitars. Let's discuss your vision.

Start a Commission