AboutAl Dzina Expertise I can answer questions about violin and guitar making and restoration. I will not answer questions about playing these instruments, because I am a maker, not a player.
Experience I was trained in violin making in Germany and have been working at this craft for sixty years.
Expert: Al Dzina Date: 6/24/2008 Subject: Violin from 1801
Question I have a violin that dates back to 1801. Inside is a peice of paper that says it was made by H. F. McGovney, NewPort Kentucky 1801. I live in Austin, Texas. Is there someone I can take this to around here who can tell me about it's value?
Thank you for your help.
Answer Hi Erin;
I have no liting of a McGovney as a violin maker. Try one of the following shops: BLACKERBY VIOLINS LTD. 1111 W. ANDERSON LN. AUSTIN TX 78757 (512)469-9343 info@violinshop.com
CRAIG'S VIOLINS 214-B SAILMASTER AUSTIN TX 78734 (512)797-9155 c.w.viol@juno.com
Al;
