Atelier Philip Smith

Atelier Philip Smith Master Maker of fine violins, violas, cellos, double basses and their bows One of Australia's finest!

Philip Smith is a traditional hand maker of stringed instruments and their bows. A master of refined artistry and exquisite tones from his superbly crafted bows and instruments.

The inside of this 5 string bass I finished last year might look like a sad face, but is actually my favourite instrumen...
09/05/2026

The inside of this 5 string bass I finished last year might look like a sad face, but is actually my favourite instrument I have made.

This is my new cello bow, made from Purpleheart, ebony & sterling silver.
21/04/2026

This is my new cello bow, made from Purpleheart, ebony & sterling silver.

14/03/2026
A new C extension for my bass
17/02/2026

A new C extension for my bass

20/01/2026

Bows 3 & 4 for 2026 leaving my studio today.
Both French models, one made from my nemesis Pernambuco and another snakewood bow.

I am not sure what you call this, a mix of white & chestnut hair. Any ideas?
11/01/2026

I am not sure what you call this, a mix of white & chestnut hair. Any ideas?

My first new bows of this year are all finished. These 2 French model snakewood bows are on there way to Pennsylvania in...
10/01/2026

My first new bows of this year are all finished.
These 2 French model snakewood bows are on there way to Pennsylvania in the morning.

06/01/2026
30/12/2025

Looking back at what I managed to get finished this year 2 basses 1 cello & 28 bows.

17/12/2025

I am slowly but surely getting through my backlog of bow orders with this new French bloodwood bass bow.

My new bow complete with hair, I didn't want to stop playing with this one.
14/12/2025

My new bow complete with hair, I didn't want to stop playing with this one.

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New Town, TAS
7008

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