Úvod
Vilém Kužel

Born in Brno on 24 May 1949.
Vilem Kuzel junior makes new instruments (violins and violas) mostly based on the model "Guarneri del Jesu". He also has experience in repairs of historical masterpieces. His background is based on the tradition of his father, who taught him the art of violin making, as well as on the centuries old history of masters of Brno, who where well known since 1761 - Kleinhans, Wutzelhofer, Hentschel. A well known violin maker of the 20th century was Karel Goll, who among others trained his father, Vilem Kuzelsenior. Vilem Kuzel junior worked together with his son, who was also trained by himself, till 2001 in the atelier at Kopecna 32 in Brno. Since 2002 his son Jan works in a new atelier at Cajkovskeho 39 in Brno.
Vilem Kuzel junior was very successful in many international contests of violin makers. He is also listed in the publikation of importand personalities " Who is who".