I have more than 30 years experience as luthier in London including 17 years as Resident Luthier to the Royal College of Music. Before that member of the viola section London Symphony Orchestra and professor at the RCM. Main interests are setting up instruments keeping in mind individual needs of the player and instrument. Sound adjustment with the players requirements a priority. Own a 1619 Nicolo Amati viola which I will be happy to show to anyone at the Congress. Have recently relocated to Wellington and opened a shop David Hume Amati Violins at 75 Ghuznee Street.