Violin Maker
Klaus Clement & Alexander Pilz
Germany, Leipzig
Klaus Clement & Alexander Pilz have been working together in Leipzig for several years, developing and crafting violins, violas and cellos. In 2019, they decided to pool their specialities and knowledge to introduce a new colaboration, building only a few top quality instruments with the label Clement & Pilz each year.Read more
Short Bio
Full Name: Klaus Clement & Alexander Pilz
Highlights
New making style: Antiqued
Credentials
Experienced Maker
Researcher and Developer
Expert in Instruments analysis
Expertise in original varnish recipes
Locally making
Germany, Leipzig
Maker Background
Klaus Ludwig Clement runs master workshop in the music city of Leipzig. Aside from his reputation as a violin maker, Klaus has also garnered an international reputation through numerous lectures about violin making and his special area of expertise, historical varnish recipes. Klaus derives his knowledge and experience from the study of scientific explorations of the nature of materials and acoustics, from the analysis of historical work techniques and methods, and above all, from the study of historical instruments of all provenances. The construction of his own instruments reflects all these interests and pursuits. Klaus is an active member of numerous professional organization and service clubs, most notably the Entente Internationale (EILA), the association of German Violin and Bow Makers (VDG), and the Violin Society of America (VSA). He is also a member of the examination committee of the chamber of handicrafts/artisans in Nuernberg.Klaus Clement & Alexander Pilz have been working together in Leipzig for several years, developing and crafting violins, violas and cellos. In 2019, they decided to pool their specialities and knowledge to introduce a new colaboration.