The Maker
Paul Fremantle
Paul Fremantle is the craftsman behind Chelli Strings. He is an experienced luthier with a number of high quality instruments to his name.
Paul gained a distinction in his FdA in historic instrument making at West Dean College.
Philosophy
The ethos of my making is that musical instruments become living things at the hands of musicians. This transformation is the heart of the relationship between musician and instrument.
The start of this journey begins when an instrument is made. Instruments that are bespoke and crafted with love and attention have an aura that makes each handcrafted instrument unique.
It is my vision to build instruments that can last generations: made with care and attention; using only wonderful wood; designed to play fluidly and sound rich and timbral.
In the Workshop
Photos by kind permission of Oliver Cameron-Swan
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