As the premier location for string instruments in Thailand, Franke Violins works with musicians and teachers of all levels to provide the finest service of sales, rentals as well as repairs and restorations of antique instruments.  Our aim is to allow everyone the opportunity to learn music with quality instruments. Our work involves supporting new and emerging artists alongside well-established performers and teachers. Welcome to Franke Violins!

Andreas Franke

At the end of 2005, driven by a desire to explore the world, Andreas took on a position at Orfeo Strings in Hong Kong where he met his future wife, Amy. In 2007, they moved to Amy’s native Thailand and Franke Violins Thailand opened its doors for trading.

Andreas was born into a violin-making family in Leipzig, Germany in 1978. From 1995 to 1998 he studied and worked as an apprentice in his father, Wolfgang’s workshop which led to him winning the first prize in a competition for German apprentices in 1998. 

In 1999, Andreas received special training in the field of bow making and repairing in the workshop of Jochen Schmidt in Dresden. Schmidt is recognised as the world’s leading expert in German bows and his own bows are played by musicians in the finest orchestras in the world. 

From 2000 to 2002, Andreas returned to Leipzig to work in his father’s workshop, and in 2003, he accepted a position in the famous workshop of Christine Eriks in Vienna. Here, he repaired and serviced instruments and bows of the highest calibre from travelling soloists and members of the Vienna & Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, among many others.

Fine Violins

We stock a wide range of violins from beginner sets through to new and antique European violins of the highest quality. We can source any level of instrument, come and talk to us about your need

Cello Lounge

Since opening in our new location in Ramkhamhaeng, we have expanded our cello offering. From new to antique, and even a few unique baroque pieces, we are sure to find the right match for you.

Accessories

Strings, rosin, shoulder rests, endpins, cleaning cloths, cases – everthing you need beyond the instrument. We are an Authorized Dealer for Pirastro and Thomastic and even have a chinrest display so you can try all the different shapes until you find the one that suits you best.

Opening house : Mon – Sat: 10am – 6pm Sun: Closed