Koji Abiko 

 

Modern and baroque violin maker.

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Born in Tokyo.

He was a Japanese traditional carpenter  "Miyadaiku" who specializes in restoring old shrines and temples designated as national treasures and cultural assets. In this era, he mastered woodwork techniques at high level.​
 

Studied violin making under the guidance of M° Renato Scrollavezza, M° Luca Primon, M° Gregg Alf in Parma and Cremona.

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Worked as an assistant of M° Dmitry Badiarov.