I am a full-service luthier
From re-stringing, to crack repairs, fingerboard dressing, soundpost adjustments, plate re-graduations, all the way up to fully-handmade, custom builds; I've got what it takes to put an instrument in your hands that will help you express a little bit of your soul--and with my instruments being played from the Philadelphia Philharmonic to the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, rest assured you're in good hands.
In order to present an accurate quote for repairs, I must be able to inspect the instrument by hand, and ideally see or hear you play--if the instrument is in playable condition. If neither of those options are possible, I will offer a range of estimates and present a finalized quote once an inspection is completed.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, I'm offering contactless pickup/dropoff to clients in Waterloo Region, Brant County and Guelph, and continuing to offer "ship-to-door" service to clients outside of the area.
For custom builds, I prefer to work one-on-one with the client in order to develop a plan of action that will best suit their unique needs as a musician and their budget. This collaboration yields a more rewarding experience for us both, and seeing you play informs some of my decisions in terms of both ergonomics and in helping shape the instruments' tone.
In order to present an accurate quote for repairs, I must be able to inspect the instrument by hand, and ideally see or hear you play--if the instrument is in playable condition. If neither of those options are possible, I will offer a range of estimates and present a finalized quote once an inspection is completed.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, I'm offering contactless pickup/dropoff to clients in Waterloo Region, Brant County and Guelph, and continuing to offer "ship-to-door" service to clients outside of the area.
For custom builds, I prefer to work one-on-one with the client in order to develop a plan of action that will best suit their unique needs as a musician and their budget. This collaboration yields a more rewarding experience for us both, and seeing you play informs some of my decisions in terms of both ergonomics and in helping shape the instruments' tone.
BENCH RATE$60/hrThis is my fixed rate for all services and repairs.
(Though I offer discretionary discounts for students, schools, and for large repair jobs) Billing by the minute means there's never any rounding-up, and unlike more unscrupulous repair-shops, I'll never bill for idle dry-time. |
COMMISSIONED INSTRUMENTS$2000-$18,000From intermediate-grade violins for advancing students, to Master-quality cellos and basses for soloists, I will work with you to build an instrument that will suit your unique needs as a player.
WAITLIST-cleared! Openings available for 2 custom instruments effective immediately! |
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in-stock instruments
I am not a string-instrument dealer - so I sell what I make, and fix what I don't. This means I don't need to keep up a physical storefont, which helps keep overhead low, and my prices competitive. As a result, the only inventory I carry are the instruments made by my own two hands.
I've always got a stock-build or three on the go, and those will appear in the shop once they pass my rigorous testing and inspections.
There are well over 100 man-hours in every build (plus dry-time), so they tend to come up every 6-8 weeks.
If you want to beat the (steadily-growing) line and secure an instrument BEFORE it's listed, feel free to reach out and I'll show you what I've got in the works!
I've always got a stock-build or three on the go, and those will appear in the shop once they pass my rigorous testing and inspections.
There are well over 100 man-hours in every build (plus dry-time), so they tend to come up every 6-8 weeks.
If you want to beat the (steadily-growing) line and secure an instrument BEFORE it's listed, feel free to reach out and I'll show you what I've got in the works!
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