dear friends and customers,
the violin workshop Felix Krafft closed on 31st of December 2022. Stefan Weber who worked with me the last 20 years will continue the rental program and also offer high quality repair, restoration and bow rehairs in his own shop in Berlin Schöneberg.
I would like to thank all of you for many years of loyalty and friendship and wish you beautiful music in your lives.
Contact Stefan Weber:
Gustav Müller Strasse 46/1
10829 Berlin
fon: 0177 359 5357
Cello designed with proprotional System, made in 2014
Violin made in 2013; model Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu, Plowden 1735
Violin made in 2014, model Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu, Lord Wilton 1742
1989 Felix Krafft began his apprenticeship in violinmaking in Gubbio, in the province of Umbria, Italy. He finished three years later with a diploma „Maestro Liutaio“. Following that he worked in a masters shop in Berlin for 6 years, prior to obtaining his german title Geigenbaumeister in 1998. In 1999 he opened his own premises in Berlin.
His main interest is in making new instruments. Acoustically and aesthetically the old masters are examplary. Mr. Krafft bases the models and patterns for his creations on instruments that have proven successful in concert use over hundreds of years. In close exchange and contact with both musicians and colleagues the acoustic and aesthetic ideal is being constantly refined and developed.
Stefan Weber began his apprenticeship in Mittenwald, Germany in 1997. He finished with the „Gesellenbrief“ and worked briefly in Madrid, before being employed in the Krafft workshop. Soon it became evident that working in team was harmoniously, and this collaboration is continously evolving. Mr. Weber is responsible for restoration and setup of instruments.
our two golden members are swimming in the fish tank in the cello room and always appreciate beautiful music from stringed bowed instruments.