Jonathan Cooper

Violin maker

Violas

Brescian Viola Model

The Bescian school is noted for wonderful sounding violas created in the 16th and 17th centuries by Maggini and Gaspar Da Salo. These distinctive viola models are available in all size ranges.

Testimonial

I’ve been playing a Jonathan Cooper Signature Model violin for six years now, and it continues to amaze me every time I pick it up. It’s perfect for both acoustic and amplified performances as well as studio recordings. The violin has great balance: a powerful, warm low end along with clarity and brightness, a combination that is rarely found. I highly recommend Jonathan Cooper’s instruments to anyone and everyone.

Alex Hargreaves

Berklee Global Jazz Institute
Mike Marshall’s Big Trio
www.alexhargreaves.net

Since 1988 I’ve performed on a Jonathan Cooper violin. Because I travel from sea level and 90% humidity here in Louisiana to performances in Alaska to Hawaii, France to Australia, I rely on a sturdy instrument that can withstand all the differen climate and temperature changes both indoors and out. My Cooper violin has remained reliable and sound as the tone of the instrument only improves with age.

Michael Doucet
Fiddler, Composer,
Grammy Nominee,
Grammy Winner
www.rosebudus.com/beausoleil