About Us

Based on the North Essex, South Suffolk border Sandarac’s small team is dedicated to providing our customers all over the UK with high quality Violins, Violas, Double Basses, Cellos and Guitars as well as servicing and support.

Sandarac's founders, Steve Laws and Garry Tyrrell, have been involved in the music business, both as musicians and in musical instrument supply and service, for almost half a century. Each have an in depth understanding of the instrument needs of all musicians whether amateur or professional. Our mission is to provide instruments of high quality, superior tone, and excellent playability for the intermediate to advanced level musician; offering a choice of configurations, models, and finishes with personalised instrument set-up - all at an affordable price.

We invite you to contact us today and make an appointment to come down to Essex so you can experience the richness and tonal warmth of our instruments for yourself. We are confident that you will find these beautiful instruments a delight to play and joy to own.