Violin makers in St. Louis, MO

Qualification

master violinmaker, restorer

Service

trade, new building, repair, restoration, accessories

Particularities

Geoffrey J. Seitz apprenticed with the renowned master violin maker Glenn T. Stockton in Spokane, WA. He is a classically educated violinist who loves fiddle music and won national competitions with his string bands.

In his shop Geoffrey Seitz sells new handmade instruments, antique violins, bows and affordable student outfits. He offers all kinds of repairs and restorations and does appraisals for insurance and travel purposes.

Opening hours

Monday open, Saturdays open

Qualification

master violinmaker, restorer

Service

new building, repair, restoration

Particularities

Robert Clemens is an experienced master violin maker who specialises both in baroque and modern instruments. His works are used by soloists and members of famous orchestras and ensembles around the world.

Julia Clemens is a master restorer who frequently works for internationally renowned clients such as Heinrich Schiff, Alban Gerhardt and Shmuel Ashkenasi.

Qualification

master violinmaker, restorer

Service

trade, repair, restoration, leasing, accessories

Particularities

Bearden Violin Shop is operated by Gene Bearden, a former violinist for the St. Louis Symphony who purchased the shop from his father and shop founder Plezy Clay Bearden, and by Gene's son Gregory Bearden who apprenticed at the family workshop and studied violin making at the Chicago school.

They offer a fine selection of antique violins, violas, cellos and bows from renowned European makers. Standard repairs are available at fixed prices, as well as individual restorations.

The rental program of Bearden Violin Shop includes exchange and purchase options.

Opening hours

Saturdays open

Qualification

violin maker

Service

trade, repair, restoration, leasing, accessories

Particularities

St. Louis Strings sells instruments of the violin family and offers repair and restoration services including bow rehairing in the city of St. Louis. They are featuring instruments by Anton Krutz, whose Kansas workshop builds affordable violins, violas, violoncellos and double basses for players from beginner to professional levels, with master pieces by Anton Krutz and interesting 5-string violins. Student violin sets are available for rent, and of course St. Louis Strings provides a wide range of accessories.

Opening hours

Monday open, Saturdays open

Qualification

violin maker, restorer

Service

trade, repair, restoration, leasing, accessories

Particularities

Top Notch Violins LLC is a dealer of violins, violas, cellos and upright basses running 3 locations in the St. Louis area: Maplewood, Maryland Heights and Columbia.

There are affordable instruments from their "Top Notch Series" for beginners and advanced students as well as premium instruments from international workshops and masters.

Rental programs, a 100% trade-in guarantee, a wide range of accessories and repair / restoring services for both instruments and bows are available.

The staff at Top Notch Violins workshop:

• Ted Moniak (co-owner and master craftsman)
• Judy Krogstad
• Josef Kanak

Qualification

violin maker

Service

repair, leasing, accessories

Particularities

Gateway Strings Violin Shop provides rental and repair services in the St. Louis area, both for violin family instruments and bows, with pickup and delivery options and selected accessories.