Our workshop specializes in fine instrument restoration using modern conservative techniques. We are comfortable with the extensive restorations others find daunting. With a complete understanding of the acoustic principals and tonal configurations developed by the Cremonese masters, Becker and the firm have had the privilege of maintaining or restoring over 100 of Stradivari’s and over 45 of Guarneri del Gesù’s violins, including many outstanding del Gesùs, the crown jewels of the violin trade—the ‘King Joseph’ of 1737, ‘Kemp, Emperor’ of 1738, ‘Vieuxtemps’ of 1741, ‘Lord Wilton’ of 1742, and ‘Ole Bull’ of 1744—and exceptional Stradivaris—the ‘Arditi’ of 1689, ‘La Pucelle’ of 1709, ‘Bass of Spain’ of 1713, ‘Baron d’Assignies’ of 1713, ‘Baron Knoop’ of 1715, and the ‘Tyrrell’ of 1717.
Violin & Fine Stringed Instrument Restoration Service
Becker is assisted by Master Restorer Keisuke Hori, who has been with the firm since its inception in 1994 and exceptional restorer Takeshi Nogawa, who joined the firm a year later in 1995.
Many notable clients entrust their valuable and irreplaceable instruments to us. They appreciate the guidance and expertise the firm offers. Becker evaluates each restoration and repair and conducts the work with his team of experienced restorers.
