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: 8/23/2007 Subject: info on old violin
Question QUESTION: My Uncle gave me a violin made in Czedio-slovokia in 1942 it is a copy of a Stradivarius and needs repairing. Is it something worth repairing for my sons to play later they are just begining to play or should save the money for something else.
ANSWER: Hi Jennifer;
It all depends on how much repair work is required. It could have a good tone after it is repaired. Send me your City & State and I shall try to send you someone that may help.
Al;
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QUESTION: I live near Salina, Kansas THank you!
Answer Hi Jennifer;
The only listings I have for Kansas are as follows:
MASON STEVE LUTHIERS 3809 W. 24th ST. LAWRENCE KS 66047 (785)841-0277 ask-a-luthier@sunflower.com
K.C. STRINGS VIOLIN SHOP 5842 MERRIAM DR. MERRIAM KS 66203 (913)677-0400 anton@kcstrings.com
BECKMANN VIOLIN SHOP 5600 JOHNSON DR. MISSION KS 66202 (913)831-1119 kkbeckmann@sbcglobal.net
McHUGH VIOLIN SHOP 2726 BOULEVARD PLAZA WICHITA KS 67211 (316)681-2925 look@mcfiddles.com
Al;
