is a violin maker, violin expert and accomplished violinist who offers historic and his own new stringed instruments for sale.
During his long experience in the business, he has sourced many violins by Antonio Stradivari and other Italian masters for celebrated musicians, discerning investors and collectors. From his base in Vienna, J. Paul Anderson also acts as a consultant, providing a professional and comprehensive service.
'The Strad' Magazine. May Edition 2024
'J. Paul Anderson's viola is a testament to the artistry and precision of fine instrument making.
The viola has a warm, resonant tone and the instrument responds with a remarkable sensitivity.
It is rare to find a modern viola of this quality and I can wholeheartedly recommend this instrument to any professional musician'. - Sarah McElravy
'My experience with Mr. Anderson's violin making is by a violin currently played by my star pupil. From the studio to the concert hall, the exquisite and yet powerful voice never fails to impress'. -
Professor Anton Sorokow. University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna / First Concert Master, Vienna Symphony Orchestra
'I have been playing a violin made by J. Paul Anderson since 2018. The violin has a strong, "juicy" sound with a quick string response, making it very much a pleasure to perform on'. - Nikolay Orininskiy, Vienna Symphony Orchestra
'I am very privileged to be in possession of a fantastic violin by J. Paul Anderson, loaned to me by The Juilliard School, New York.
Having the opportunity to play on this amazing instrument has motivated me so much'. - Sidney Wong, New York
'It is a real pleasure to give J. Paul Anderson my highest recommendation to anyone seeking to sell or purchase a stringed instrument. In all my dealings with him he has been a consummate professional and displayed a true knowledge and passion, as well as an integrity all too rare in his profession'. - Nikolaj Znaider
'Mr. Anderson fully understands the complexities of dealing in fine violins. His in-depth knowledge, being a player and maker, gave me a lot of confidence. For me he ticks all the boxes'. - Sir Michael Hill
'It was a pleasure to make our acquintance with J. Paul Anderson. His advice was excellent and second to none, in putting together our important collection of fine violins and bows. Mr. Anderson looks after our instruments regularly and in a highly-professional manner'. - Tannberg Privatstiftung. Austria
'I have a tireless passion for violin bows and subsequently informed Mr. Anderson that should he find an irresistible example by a great french master then I would consider. It took some time but Mr. Anderson made my dream come true! If it wasn't for him I would, still to this day, be only imagining playing on the wonderful bow I acquired. Thank you so much, Mr. Anderson'! - Mag. Wilfried Hedenborg. Vienna Philharmonic
As of May 2015, J. Paul Anderson will act as European agent for the renowned violin experts and dealers, Ingles & Hayday of London.
J. Paul Anderson will give a lecture on the life and works of Antonio Stradivari on 3rd June at this year's Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Strad.biz will sponsor this year's Chamber Music prize.
J. Paul Anderson will host a Stradivari presentation at this year's Monaco Boat Show, September 2013
J. Paul Anderson has been appointed Chairman of the Artistic Advisory Board to the Neustein Cultural Society, Salzburg.
UKViolins will present a Stradivari violin exhibition in Zurich.
Strad.biz presented a Stradivari violin exhibition on 15th November, 2010 at Sotheby's, Vienna.
Strad.biz presented a Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesu violin Exhibition in Salzburg on 7th May, in collaboration with Sotheby's of London. The eminent violinist Benjamin Schmid performed works by Bach and Ysaye on instruments by each maker. Timothy Ingles of Sotheby's has given a talk on Stradivari and Guarneri, closed with an introduction to violin investment.