Martin Paul is a classically trained violinist turned luthier repairing and selling stringed instruments from his West Melbourne workshop. His studio is a refuge from the modern world. Should you stroll past on Victoria Street, chances are, you’ll see Martin working in his large street-facing window, immersed in north-facing natural light. Martin’s collection of vintage tools line the wall behind him, and his assortment of restored wall-mounted instruments sit front and back, some dating to the 18th century.
I arrived to see Martin working on a violin
