G.D. WILSON LIUTERIA

Electric violin featuring moon shaped components and a hand-shaped scroll
A Belgian cello bridge stands upright against a brass block plane on a worn workbench
Belgian cello bridge, 2022
A closeup of a violin pegbox with a carved sculpture of a hand instead of the usual nautilus volute
Closeup photo of the bridge and soundhole area of a violin
Guarneri "del Gesu" model, 2024
Three smilling luthiers holding violins stand in front of a workbench with an assortment of bows, violins, and tools displayed on a pegboard above
Greg with apprentices Cara and Jake, Brighton Music Center, 2023
A closeup of a violin pegbox with a carved sculpture of a hand instead of the usual nautilus volute
The back view of an electric violin featuring crescent moon shapes and a woodburned design of the
Back view of a Guarneri pattern vioiln featuring antiqued orange varnish
Guarneri "del Gesu" model, 2024
Front view of a Guarneri pattern vioiln featuring antiqued orange varnish
Guarneri "del Gesu" model, 2024
Back view of a Guarneri model violin scroll
Guarneri "del Gesu" model, 2024
Side view of a Guarneri model violin scroll
Guarneri "del Gesu" model, 2024
Front view of a Guarneri model violin scroll
Guarneri "del Gesu" model, 2024
Side view of a Guarneri model violin scroll
Guarneri "del Gesu" model, 2024

EVERYONE IS AN APPRENTICE.

A JOURNEYMAN IS HE WHO HAS ACQUIRED AN ABILITY.

a master is he whose ability has become creative.

-German proverb from frontispiece of the

Weisshaar / Shipman Violin Restoration manual


Gregory Wilson has been repairing and making string instruments full time since 2013. He is currently a senior luthier at Resonance Violins in Mt. Lebanon, PA where he accepts instruments for adjustments, maintenance, repair, and restoration. To make an appointment for bowed instrument repair or appraisal, please select the "Resonance Violins" button below to access the appointment calendar at Resonance Violins.


To schedule a consultation for new instrument commissions, or for fretted instrument services, please select the "GD Wilson Liuteria" button below to contact Greg directly.

Greg also offers a selection of refurbished vintage and student instruments through his online shop at Reverb.com:

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Image shows a violin pegbox terminating in a carved sculpture of a human hand instead of the usual nautilus spiral scroll

G.D. Wilson 2020 // "Larynx" Electric Violin

Image shows front view of a Guarneri del Gesu style violin scroll with orange-brown varnish and ebony tuning pegs

G.D. Wilson, 2024 // B.G. Guarneri "del Gesu" pattern