Fifth String Fine Instruments

Our very first showcase is happening in Vienna 🎻

March 16 to 22, 10am to 4pm. A full week of fine string instruments, from modern makers to historic pieces, all in one place.

Open to the public and open to curiosity. Everyone is welcome to try the instruments freely and take their time with them.

Questions about the showcase? Send us a message, we’d love to hear from you!

✨ Open Call for Instrument Makers ✨

Fifth String Fine Instruments invites makers of fine string instruments to be part of a curated week-long showcase in Vienna. This is an opportunity to present your work, connect with musicians, collectors, and fellow makers, and be part of a focused celebration of craftsmanship and sound.

🗓 Open Call: Jan 14 – Feb 20
🎻 Showcase Dates: March 16 – March 23

Learn more and apply via our website:
👉 fifthstringfineinstruments.com

We look forward to discovering your instruments and stories.

A festive peek into the Fifth String collection 🎻✨

As the holiday season fills the air with music and warmth, we’re delighted to share our full family of instruments with you! Each one ready to bring its own sparkle to your winter season.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect instrument to inspire the new year or simply have a question on your mind, our door (or inbox!) is open.

Feel free to message us for viewings, try-outs, or any festive ponderings.

Wishing you a happy Christmas season from us at Fifth String ❤️🎄🎶

Two violin bows from two distinct eras, each with its own story to tell. A glimpse into the hands and history behind their creation. ✨

Pierre Guillaume, Brussels🎻
Pierre Guillaume, born in Belgium in 1954, is a leading contemporary bow maker of the Brussels school. Trained in the classical French tradition, he established his workshop in Brussels where he continues to work with a strong respect for historical craftsmanship. He is also internationally recognized for his expertise in bow authentication and evaluation, and his certificates are widely trusted by musicians and collectors.

Francois Jude Gaulard, Mirecourt🎻
Francois Jude Gaulard was part of a long standing Mirecourt family of makers and worked under the influence of the Pajeot school in his early years. He later moved to Troyes to work alongside his son Louis Auguste. Gaulard produced a varied body of work using pernambuco, ironwood, snakewood, and other hardwoods, reflecting the diverse materials and methods of mid nineteenth century French bow making.

Available for viewing in Vienna!

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A cello labeled Jul. Heinrich Zimmermann, Leipzig, early 20th century 🎻

Julius Heinrich Zimmermann wasn’t a single maker, but a renowned publisher and dealer whose workshops brought together skilled German craftsmen. Instruments like this were created with care, then sold under the Zimmermann name, a tradition that gave many musicians their first truly expressive instrument.

Now looking for its next player to continue the story. ✨

Available for viewing in Vienna.

🎻 Looking to buy or sell a fine instrument?
At Fifth String Fine Instruments, we connect musicians with instruments that inspire — and help owners find the right hands for their instruments.
Discretion, expertise, and trust at every step.

🎻 Sie möchten ein feines Instrument kaufen oder verkaufen?
Bei Fifth String Fine Instruments verbinden wir Musikerinnen mit inspirierenden Instrumenten – und helfen Besitzerinnen, die richtigen Hände für ihre Instrumente zu finden.
Diskretion, Fachkenntnis und Vertrauen in jedem Schritt.

Meet Brendan Goh, founder of Fifth String Fine Instruments.🎻

A Juilliard-trained cellist with a Master’s degree in Performance, Brendan’s career has taken him across concert halls and studios around the world.

Having performed on multiple fine cellos, he developed his senses towards identifying the soul and character of each instrument.

Fifth String was born from this relationship between artist and instrument: a place where craftsmanship meets understanding.

Welcome to Fifth String Fine Instruments, where sound and craftsmanship meet.

Founded in Vienna, our work is dedicated to caring for, studying, and connecting fine string instruments with those who will carry their stories forward.

This is where tradition takes form — and sound finds its shape.

Begin your journey toward the instrument that will define your voice.

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