Christopher Dungey is a violin maker specializing in the new making of cellos. Much of what you need to know about Christopher Dungey can be gleaned from one simple truth: Every cello he has ever made carries wood from a select few trees that he cut down with his own two hands. 

Christopher’s commitment to meticulously sourcing his raw materials isn’t the only thing that makes his cello creation process unique – his robust professional playing background gives him an uncommonly sophisticated understanding of the intricate relationship between player and instrument. Christopher’s extensive experience as an instrumentalist lends him expertise in understanding musicians, their specific needs, and how to create the perfect harmonious fit between cellist and cello.   

Christopher is also a lifelong learner. Though he has built well over 100 cellos, he continues to refine his meticulous process and take on new challenges. Christopher has been attending the Oberlin acoustics workshop for almost two decades to stay current with updates and enrich his technological understanding of the modern field. He has traveled around the world to continue his education. From investigating the source of his varnish resin in New Zealand to traveling across oceans to meet leaders in the violin-making field, Christopher treats his craftsmanship as an ever-evolving, ever-improving art. 

Christopher is innovating and growing as a creator. In addition to embarking on a personal quest he’s looked forward to for years – building a custom bass for himself – he is also becoming increasingly involved with product development. Whether it’s helping others with their products or even creating his own to have the accessories needed to achieve playability and sound quality for the cellos he makes, at the end of the day for Christopher, it is all about what he can do to help maximize each individual cello’s voice for the cellist.

Christopher is a current member of the AFVBM Inc. and has won numerous cello-making awards. To learn more about Christopher, schedule a call or appointment. One of his favorite pastimes is meeting fellow musicians and makers.