January 2024 by Rachel Clarke
Alan & Dota are very welcoming, helpful & clearly know their stuff! Highly recommended.
June 2023 by Robert Holderness
Alan recently carried out some work on my double bass. Excellent workmanship fairly priced and a swift turnaround. I highly recommend Resonant Strings. Thank you.
November 2022 by Thomas Leate
I?d like to say thanks to Alan and Dota for the recent work they have carried out on two of my violins and one of my bows. The restoration/maintenance work carried out on the bow was so effective it looks brand new. Tonal adjustments and maintenance tasks carried out on the violins were top-notch. The attention to detail and customer service was second to none and I?d highly recommend this business (and these lovely people) to anyone.
November 2022 by Laurie Dempsey
Absolutely top notch experience. I'm a professional freelance musician and whilst working in the area my Violin was badly damaged. The repair was done swiftly and to the highest standard. It's clear that Dota and Alan care a great deal about their work and therefore understand just how much performers care about their instruments. Best experience I've had with luthiers, not to mention they're very friendly, clear and fair. Often hard to come by with specialists. Went back for a rehair and it was very good also. It's a big thumbs up from me!
November 2022 by Christopher Slatter
Thank you Dota for three very fine rehairs and taking care of my bows - your work was undertaken with such thought and pride. Looking forward to seeing you again, Chris
November 2021 by yongxing yang
Friendly and helpful, had some really lovely instruments
November 2021 by Karen Joyce
Wonderful
November 2020 by Jan Alden
I started playing the violin about two years ago when I was 78 years old but I needed a new violin. My teacher recommended a visit to Dota. We were able to try a number of instruments and were able to take the chosen one home for a few weeks to make sure it was right for me. I now have the most beautiful and loved violin on which I practice for many hours a day! When I?m feeling a bit glum about lack of progress I look inside my violin for inspiration where a handwritten message says ?Made by Dota Theodoridis - England - With love? - this really does inspire me to persevere! Visiting Dota in her workshop was a wonderful experience- it was full of love and warmth. Thank you Dota!
November 2020 by Rachel Stacy
I'm a professional freelance viola player and I always go to Dota for any instrument work I need.She made my viola a few years ago and I love it. Throughout the making process she took care to listen to my requests, so my viola is exactly right for me. It has a beautiful rich tone and is a delight to play!Dota has also done smaller jobs on my other instruments and I've always been really happy with them.I go to Dota for bow rehairs and other work too. It's always great quality work, and the rehairs last really well.It's clear that she has a passion for her work and is incredibly talented. The level of care she has for her work is rare to find!
November 2020 by Rob Barnes
These two luthiers are personable and their work is of a very high standard. Dota does a superb bow repair and their repairs are exemplary. I would trust them with my prized violin any time. Excellent.
November 2020 by christopher elston
Thank you Resonant Strings for making me a very special viola. It was lovingly crafted by you and it was an absolute joy to watch it taking shape when I came to your workshop for visits. Not only does it look beautiful, with your particular hallmarks and details, it is wonderful to play. Right from the start this viola had a generous and warm sound which goes on developing and maturing. It works on all the strings and in high positions with an evenness of tone. But, even more importantly, it has its own character and temperament with hidden depths to discover! All violas are different and unique which makes them such fun and a challenge to play. What more can I say, other than I am loving my time getting to know this new special friend in my life. Thanks again.
November 2020 by Fiona Hutchins
Since moving to Norfolk from London 18 years ago I was apprehensive to change luthiers , however ,my violin has never been in such expert hands and I will never go anywhere else now!I have used resonant strings for a wide range of services ,from replacement fingerboard, to changing the sound quality on a particular string. Whatever it is I have always been thrilled with the results .Over the years I?ve sent pupils to Resonant strings for new bridge fittings , peg fittings, restoration of old instruments , bow re -hairs and many other repairs . Dota and Allan are so helpful and friendly - you won?t find more expertise anywhere in uk .
November 2020 by Peter Wilson
Thanks to Dota for her help yesterday. We have a clear quotation for restoration of an old family heirloom, along with a honest appraisal of the financial viability of the work. Dota went the extra mile to help and was friendly and professional. We will be in touch!
November 2020 by Judith James
We have visited Dota and Alan with our string instruments on several occasions and have had nothing but the best service. I can not recommend them highly enough.
November 2017 by Jacqui H
Had an urgent job to rehair my son's bow before an audition.Dota couldn't have been more helpful and knowledgeable. She even lent my son a bow while the work was being done.Exemplary service, cannot recommend highly enough. Will use again.One year on and Dota is still providing an excellent service with great care and attention to detail.Thanks so much Dota
