Good place to look for violins in Texas?

August 11, 2008 at 07:58 PM · There are some really good local luthiers in austin and fredricksberg. not to far from houston. message me if you would like their info.

August 16, 2008 at 05:08 AM · I know of a great luthier in Allen, TX, which is near Dallas. He interned at Beare's and did a wonderful job with my fiddle. His violins are in your price range...though maybe at the upper end. If you are interested in traveling that far, message me and I'll get you his info. He was kind enough to let me try one of his violins even though I was just there for repairs on mine. He may also ship instruments for you to try...I have heard some luthiers do.

August 16, 2008 at 03:59 PM · Hi, Brian. I assume that since you are in Houston, you've tried the Amati Shop (Rice Village). If not, here is their website.

If you're willing to travel outside the Houston area, I can strongly recommend any of the following:

The Luthier Shop (Steven T. Cundall) in Aubrey (Dallas / Fort Worth area)

Wayne Burak Music in Arlington (D/FW area)

Terra Nova Violins (Joel Becktell & Abbas Selgi) in San Antonio .

I see you're at UH. I studied there with Fredell Lack in the '70s, and I also have a former student, Melissa Cantú, who's there now. Tell them hello for me!

August 22, 2008 at 02:19 PM · Alkis Rappas.

www.asrviolins.com

Good maker and not just because we're friends...

August 22, 2008 at 07:17 PM · this article mentions the Amati Violin Shop in Houston.

August 22, 2008 at 09:47 PM · Why not check with the Dallas and Houston symphonys and see if one of the players is thinking of selling one of theirs.

August 22, 2008 at 10:55 PM · I believe there's a J & A Beare in Dallas. Fantastic shop.

August 23, 2008 at 12:46 AM · I always had good luck with Peter Shaw at the Amati Violin shop when I lived in Louisiana.