"What impressed me most about Jim was that he had put so many thoughts into building a cello.
He seemed to be not just concerned about copying old models, but in trying to understand what
makes them great and going
as far as possible to make
them better."
Yo-Yo Ma
"... terrific, a beautiful orange gold Italian cello. It compares favorably with the Stradivarius and Montagnana cellos I’ve played."
Mihaly Virizlay
I have over 30 years of experience in restoring and fabricating string instruments to meet classic standards of size, form, and function. I also specialize in customizing instruments to meet a player's personal standards.
Options are available for players with non-standard circumstances, freeing them from many of the hinderances of strict standards in the field.
The trick is in knowing how and when to depart from these standards to meet a musician's personal needs. In over three decades, I have been confronted often enough for personalized adjustments and custom fits that I have mastered many such tricks.
When clients approach me for fabrications or set-up alterations, I listen to their requirements to develop a shared understanding. From there, I am able to thoroughly consider, research, and personalize their stringed instrument — the most personal of tools.
Please see my list of services; visit the gallery; or contact me for more details.
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