Jon recently performed major work on my performance violin, consisting of a neck reset and set up including new bridge, sound post, and re-planning of the fingerboard. Also, Jon did varnish work on the instrument and a general cleaning and polishing. All of the work was spot on - neck angle and centering, bridge height, string fingerboard clearance, etc. Jon cuts a handsome bridge and does very fine varnish work, and the violin is now responding and looking its very best!
It's such a pleasure working with Jon. I feel like I have my own personal fine luthier who I can work with directly as opposed to going to a major shop. Number one with him is doing great work and making sure you are happy and your expectations are met. He has always offered me follow up adjustments as part of the job, which I really appreciate.
One more thing to add: Although I'm not currently in the market to buy a violin, I have played Jon's new violins and they are very impressive! Really liked his Del Gesu model. Beautifully responsive and resonant from the very bottom to the very top of the fingerboard! Check them out!
- Howard V. read more