An important task of a qualified violin maker is determining the provenance, age and value of string instruments. Since 1980 Jan van der Elst has gathered vast experience in this field. To support his findings he can draw on his large collection of specialist literature. The violin-making workshop is also the right address if you want to obtain a valuation of your instrument.
Jan van der Elst, who plays the violin himself, has a fairly unique opportunity as a violin maker to provide his clients with more than dry information about string instruments.