"Where craftsmanship meets Italian tradition, and every instrument finds its unique voice."
What the workshop offers.
Carved by hand, from raw wood to final varnish.
"Feels right in your hands, before it ever makes a sound."
Finished instruments from the workshop. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Violas built entirely by hand, in the same unhurried way as every violin and cello that leaves the workshop.
The wood, the tools and the hours behind each instrument. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Precise repair work. True sound, easy playing.
Small adjustments, felt immediately in hand.
Marios Pavlou is the official representative for Müsing carbon-fibre bows in Cyprus. Made in Germany, these bows combine the strength and stability of precision-woven carbon fibre with the balance and feel players expect from a fine wood bow. Available to try and order directly through the workshop.
Nickel-silver fittings, classic ebony frog. A transparent, precise sound suited to a player's first full-size violin.
Stainless steel fittings, ebony frog. Their best-selling model — a favourite as a professional's travel or backup bow.
Stainless steel fittings, snakewood frog. A powerful, beautifully finished bow well suited to serious amateur players.
Silver fittings with pearl inlay, classic frog. Matches the finest pernambuco bows — perfect for orchestral and chamber use.
Stainless steel fittings, ebony frog, aluminium button. Light and responsive — often bought as a second bow that becomes a favourite.
Stainless steel fittings, ebony frog, aluminium button. A classic, elegant bow that feels effortless in the hand.
Stainless steel fittings, snakewood frog, aluminium button. A refined, professional-level bow with a beautifully rich tone.
Silver fittings, ebony frog, three-piece button. Their top model — rich, powerful sound in the tradition of the finest wooden bows.
Alongside the Müsing carbon-fibre range, Marios also selects and offers fine wooden bows — pernambuco and Brazilwood — sourced from trusted makers and tried personally before they reach a player's hand. Each one is checked for balance, camber and response, so what you take home performs exactly as it should.
Every instrument I create comes with its own certification—a reminder that it is truly one of a kind.
No two are ever the same. Each piece is carefully handcrafted, shaped by time, precision, and passion, with its own character, voice, and story.
This certificate is more than a document. It’s a promise of authenticity, craftsmanship, and the journey behind every instrument.
See below what players who've visited Marios Pavlou have to say.
"Marios Pavlou is a very talented violin maker capable of making violins of the finest craft. My violin, a copy of a del Gesù, has a beautiful strong sound and looks really gorgeous."Wolfgang Schroeder
"I fell in love with the beautiful design of Marios's cello the first time I saw it. Warm and delicious sound, full of personality."Edevaldo Mulla
"I am totally satisfied with this violin — direct shine, strong and responsive sound."Marios Ioannou
"Είμαι πάρα πολύ ευχαριστημένη από το βιολί μου και περήφανη που παίζω ένα βιολί το οποίο φτιάχτηκε από ένα νέο, ταλαντούχο κατασκευαστή."Emily Louka
"It projects a sound full of character, warmth and colours. Thanks Marios, I am grateful meeting you."Yiannos Ioannou
"It has a very warm and very deep sound. Since I got it, I've seen a great improvement in my own playing."Yiannis Christodoulides
"Since 2018 he has been my cello doctor. He has all my trust, I never doubt him."Robert Grod
"His journey from an extremely talented young violinist to one of the best luthiers in the world, in such a short time, is truly awesome."Sorin Alexandru Horlea
"He restored the varnish so professionally, colour perfectly matched, that the viola looks like new — just as it did fifteen years ago."Vladimir Tkachenko
"When I play, I feel like it understands me and listens to me, and always produces the exact sound I want."Anfisa Antonova
"His unique feeling for how my violin should sound surprised me. I strongly recommend him as one of the best luthiers in Cyprus."Konstantinos Demirtzoglou
"The one violin I currently use the most, Marios has literally raised from ruins. It speaks easily in all registers, under all conditions."Varvara Merzlova Peneva
"Προσωπικά άλλαξα γέφυρα του βιολιού και τρίχες για το δοξάρι μου κοντά του και πάντα η δουλειά του είναι στο ανώτατο επίπεδο."Savvas Lagou
"Trusting Marios for a major restoration on my French violin has been the greatest choice by far — always a pleasure to return to his workshop."Lucy Hovhannesyan
"Η εξυπηρέτηση ήταν άψογη, όσο η δουλειά του είναι καταπληκτική — είμαστε τυχεροί που τον έχουμε στον τόπο μας."Grigoris Demetriou
"Marios never treated me like a child — he listens carefully and does all the improvements I need, even last-minute before a solo performance."Elias Pratsos
"He did my violin setup and I could not be happier with the result. An excellent, talented luthier that I highly recommend."Konstantinos Anastasiades
"A true master of this craft — exquisite attention to detail in the restoration of my violin. Since I've met him, I don't change him."Giorgos Georgiou
"I highly recommend Marios as the one who will look after your instrument at the highest quality level."Irina Popova
"The electro-acoustic violin I received surpasses all expectations — versatile enough to be played acoustically or plugged in, with rich, powerful sound."Aristotelis Eleftheriou
"Νέες γωνιές, νέες επιφάνειες ταστιέρας, καινούργιες γέφυρες — τον προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα σε όποιον επιθυμεί να δώσει ανοδική πορεία στο παίξιμό του."Nikolas Karagiorgis
"Since he worked on my violin, it has felt easier to play and the sound has opened up beautifully. It resonates better and allows me to express more with less effort."Tatiani Kotanidou
"Buying from Marios was straightforward and pleasant. He's an honest, kind person who truly cares about his work."Bruno Chessell
"Marios's work is outstanding! He is one of the best violin makers, repairers and restorers — and also a great violinist. He made my violin's bridge and serviced it, and I am very satisfied with his work, especially how fast he is. 10 stars!"Panagiotis Xanthou
He still performs. That's not a footnote — it's the reason he can hear exactly what a player needs before they finish the sentence. For Marios, the trust a musician places in their maker is the whole point of the craft; every instrument that leaves the workshop is built to earn it.
Marios would be delighted to hear from you and will get back to you at the very first opportunity. Nicosia, Cyprus — by appointment.