Miloslav Strnad, Managing Director of Frederick Phelps Ltd, has over thirty years' experience in the violin business, and in that time has established himself as a world renowned violin and bow expert, enabling him to issue a well recognised and respected certificates of authenticity and offer a first class valuation service.Frederick Phelps Ltd, has a large stock of violins, violas and cellos to suit most budgets. The range of available classical and modern instruments includes Italian, English, French, Czech and Dutch makers, among others. Also, we have constantly updated stock of violin, viola, cello (and occasional double bass) bows – both classical and modern. Our range includes French, German, English and Czech bows amongst others, and is comprehensive enough to cater for most budgets.Phelps is renowned for its first-class instrument repairs and restorations and also efficient bow rehair and repair service, as well as providing valuations and insurance.Frederick Phelps Ltd has a large, modern, purpose-built and thriving workshop benefiting from the great knowledge and restoration expertise of its Managing Director Mila Strnad and his restorers.Phelps is renowned worldwide for its quality repairs and has a long and rich history of restoring some of the very finest instruments and bows. Phelps is also known for accommodating each player's individual need and any customised requests that they may have.Phelps' speciality and particular interest is in sound improvements; optimising the set-ups of instruments in order to achieve the best possible sound, sonority and comfort of use. Mila Strnad's ability to play as well as his many years of experience in restorations guarantee a successful outcome for every instrument.Phelps certificates of authenticity are well recognised and respected throughout the world.