A detailed view of the new “Lionshead” tailpiece, depicted here in Mountain Mahogany as carved for a violin.
A close look at a 2023 Daniel Cloutier violin, featuring a two-piece back and an antiqued oil varnish finish.
Classic “Heart” Model pegs in Mountain Mahogany wood with 21mm head and 8.6mm shaft shaved to 7.4mm on Alberti Shavers...
This “Daniel Cloutier” violin is outfitted with a Rippleboard fingerboard that relieves hand stress and helps you play in tune...
Daniel Cloutier’s 2017 replica of Guarneri del Gesù’s 1730 “Kreisler” violin, featuring a Mountain Mahogany “Vine Lattice” tailpiece and a...
A close-up of a single thinner version of the “Alard” peg, modeled after Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume’s design from the 1715 “Alard,...
Classical history for the modern age: A Hellweg & Cloutier replica of Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume’s “Lady Blunt” tailpiece, depicted here in...
A fine violin by Daniel Cloutier, dated from 2018. The top plate, backplate, internal blocks, and bass-bar were machine carved...
The 2023 “Sol Invictus” Vieux Ironsides Pente D Guitare by Daniel Cloutier. Specifications:• Old Growth Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Top Plate.• Old Growth...
A cornerless violin by Daniel Cloutier featuring a Mountain Mahogany “Messiah” tailpiece and a Rippleboard fingerboard.
The beauty of a violin scroll inspired by the works of Amati and Stradivari on a “Daniel Cloutier” violin, featuring...
A set of violin fittings containing an Ocean Wave tailpiece (109mm), Heart tuning pegs (8.6mm under collar), and endpin, all...
A “La Pucelle” violin tuning peg. Also available for the viola and cello, this violin peg is sold in sets...
A replica of Antonio Stradivari’s 1727 "Cassavetti" viola, featuring a Mountain Mahogany "La Pucelle" tailpiece scaled to 130mm to match...
At Hellweg & Cloutier, we understand the importance of materials and craftsmanship. Our focus is not merely on aesthetics, but...
While the wood of the Mountain Mahogany tree generally exhibits a rust-colored hue, certain sections of the tree will often...
Crafted from the heartwood of the Mountain Mahogany, a species native to North America. This supreme wood, known for its...
In the gilded glow of the morning's grace, Dances the light on the violin's face. Contours and curves come to...
At Hellweg & Cloutier, we're pushing the boundaries of the centuries-old art of luthiery. Our latest creation? A custom tailpiece...
Of all of the woods we have seen made into violin fittings, Mountain Mahogany is certainly among our favorite. With...