Jonathan Cooper

Violin maker

Violas

Signature Viola Model

Influenced by careful consideration on how Guarneri Del Gesu might have made a viola, had he ever created one.

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

“I just played a Jon Cooper violin on my new duet recording with the great soprano of our time, Renee Fleming. It was just her beautiful voice and my lone fiddle in an English church. Do I have to tell you how important the quality of the violin sound needed to be in order to compliment Ms. Fleming? The Cooper violin came through with flying colors & wonderous tones. I can’t wait for people to hear this one!”

Mark O'Connor