history

Wayne Stanton was born in the small town of Peterman, Alabama
January 6, 1939. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Monroeville, Alabama where he spent most of his childhood. As a boy he studied the violin, but always was inquiring as to how things worked. He studied violin making concurrently with college work. He apprenticed with Norman Bedwell and Master Violin Maker, Dudley Reed in Florida. He later went
to Europe further refining his personal study of violin making techniques. He set up his own shop in 1971.

M. Wayne Stanton is an expert master luthier, and has made many examples of fine stringed instruments and bows.

The “Red Violin” by M. Wayne Stanton

           Stanton has invented and made may violin tools & devices used in shops
           throughout the world, and specializes in violin work for the classical player.

            Wayne Stanton standing with an exclusive collection of his instruments,
            which were played by the members of the Stanton String Quartet.

           He has been guest speaker for Music Educators National Conference and
           is a three time recipient of the Governors Award of Alabama. Stanton
           has bequeathed his tools, and a handmade violin to the Monroe County
           Heritage Museum. There, in 2005 he presented lecture-demonstrations on
           violin making, along with an exhibition of his photographic works.

    M. Wayne Stanton has clients in many states and foreign countries. Although
    he has built many fine violins, violas, and cellos,

he considers himself most well known for his handcrafted bows.

M. Wayne Stanton
Fine Violins & Bows
4305 Old McGee Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Office: 205-737-7175
(c) 205-394-2866
U.S.A.