Robert Haag

Handcrafted Violins

Serving players for almost 20 years

"...the craftsmanship and design are exquisite."Phillip Hansen
Orquestra Filharmonica de Minas Gerais

Bio

  • Handcrafting distinctive violins and cellos on a full time basis for almost 20 years.

  • Apprenticed with an award-winning internationally acclaimed luthier.

  • Several years experience in Western Canada's largest strings shop.

  • Instruments are used by players ranging from advancing students to teachers, soloists, professional musicians and concertmasters.

  • Working full time out of my studio in northwest Calgary, producing several instruments each year.

  • Clients and others in the business have advised that my pricing is more than fair. My price for a violin is generally $8000. However, certain instruments may be priced more or less. Please inquire.

Endorsements

I have played a number of very fine instruments by contemporary luthiers and I can say with confidence that I felt a deep attraction and fondness for Robert's cello.It was a wonderful companion for two weeks and I certainly think it would make a great lifetime companion for an artist looking for an instrument that can match their sonic imagination.Alex Waterman - Cellist and Composer

Rob Haag is a cello maker whose instruments all cellists should seriously consider. The tone speaks fully in every range and with interesting character. The cello's response is immediate at whatever dynamic or tone colour I attempt. As well, the craftsmanship and design are exquisite. Do not hesitate to try one of Rob's cellos when you have decided to shop for an instrument.Phillip Hansen
Orquestra Filharmonica de Minas Gerais

In general they have a full, even sound, with a consistent clarity and projection over the whole pitch range. Every one I pick up, I find ‘easy to play’, so much so that I usually forget I’m trying a new violin and start getting lost in the music. Altogether, finely crafted and great-sounding instruments.James Thurgood - Recording Artist

Contact

By appointment most Wednesdays - Saturdays, daytime preferredI work out of my home studio in NW Calgary. While I primarily make new instruments, upon referral some repairs are accepted.Cell | 403-399-3650 (please be prepared to leave a message)Email contact works well and I look forward to being in touch.