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

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