John K Becker & Company

It is challenging to put into words how incredible Becker has been for my violin. His expertise and care are unmatched, and I now only trust him to work on my instrument. I have flown across the country a couple times now to have him work on my violin, and each time it feels like he has opened a new door to the possibilities in sound, texture, and timbre I can produce. I cannot recommend him enough, your instrument will thank you!

I’ve been going to John’s shop for years. After living in several major cities, U.S. and abroad, I can confidently say that there’s no other person I trust with the care of my violin. I recently needed to re-set the neck of my instrument, and I knew John was the only person for this job. He also crafted a new bridge, soundpost, pegs, etc. The result was nothing short of amazing. If you’re looking for someone to help you with your instrument, I highly recommend John Becker. He’ll take the time with you to give an honest assessment, and his meticulous work, integrity and experience is truly exceptional.

Incredible artistry, craftsmanship, care, and knowledge at John K Becker & Company! John’s understanding of instruments is awe-inspiring- he not only sets up violins with unbelievable precision and stability, but beckons forth the instrument’s full capacity for beauty, power, and versatility of sound. I’ve flown across the country to Chicago to benefit from John’s expertise and abilities many a time over the years and will gratefully continue to do so far into the future.

John is a wonderful person and artist - he turned my viola from sounding like it had a cold to sounding better than it had in years. He is fair, kind, and honest in his work. It’s no mistake that some of the best musicians in the world come to him. I highly recommend John!

When getting a violin fixed and especially adjusted there is always a chance things can go horribly wrong. But with John Becker, there is never that worry because I know my violin is in the best hands and completely trust whatever he does will always make my violin better and in the optimum shape in every way.