I have been getting my violin and bows serviced by Nazareth for years. He does great high level work and has a very quick turnaround. This week he fixed a crack near the tip of my bow and it is flawless. Despite his shop being small, he always seems to have the things I need. I have also purchased cases and accessories for my violin and viola students and everything is always high quality. read more

Wow! We are so blessed to have found Mr Gevorkian when we did. My daughter needed new strings on her violin, but we also wanted to get a quote on the restoration of my grandfather's old student violin. Mr Gevorkian is a true artist and did such a phenomenal job. My daughter can't put down the violin and absolutely loves the sound. I'm so impressed with Mr Gevorkian as both a professional business owner and an artist. Highly recommend. read more

Easy fix! Helped me out within 5 min! Very sweet and trustworthy person! An amazing hidden gem read more

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I made a same-day appointment to come change my strings and fix my bow and it took only 20 minutes and the quality of the work is amazing! Nazareth has a beautiful violin shop, you can buy anything for your violin or cello there (and I'm planning to go back for a new shoulder rest). I will definitely be back, he is a very nice person that knows his craft. read more

I brought a violin bow needing rehair in to Nazareth's shop. His service was gracious and prompt. The bow was ready the next day. He mentioned noticing a chip on the bow tip and graciously repaired it while I waited for no charge. I was very happy with his service and will return in the future read more

We had two violins and bows that needed repair after 30 years of not being used. We called for an appointment and met Nazareth at his shop on a Saturday morning. He quickly determined the needed repairs and showed outstanding knowledge while providing us an itemized list of the repairs and the price. He promised a fast turnaround and delivered that by having everything done by Monday morning at 11am. The violins and bows were expertly repaired (some things at no extra charge) and all items look beautiful. We found Nazareth to be an outstanding craftsman, trustworthy, kind, prompt, have reasonable prices while being a genuinely nice person. We will take any future needs back to him as well as recommend him to others with no hesitation. read more

I have gone here twice to get my son's 1/4 bow rehaired. Nazareth is always very prompt to respond and flexible with scheduling the drop-off and pick up. The work was completed quickly and expertly and his workshop has such great vibes, you can tell he loves what he does. We'll keep coming back! Thanks Nazareth! read more

Excellent service. Deep knowledge of violins. A workshop reminiscent of a time gone by. What will we do when all the skilled craftsmen like Nazareth are no longer around? Are there apprentices and journeymen waiting in the wings? read more

Wow Nazareth is a hidden gem. I can't recommend this place enough, for ANYTHING violin related. Nazareth was lovely enough to see my violin without an appointment and fixed it in only 20 minutes! He even polished my bow and played a lovely tune to make sure it works! This place is truly magical due to Nazareth's great knowledge and delicacy with violins! I would go back in instant for violin assistance! read more

Nazareth Gevorkoan is fantastic! I decided I wanted to repair my grandfather's violin and found Nazareth on Yelp. He was available, enthusiastic and his work was excellent. I enjoyed our conversation as well. I told him I was thinking of taking lessons as an adult and he recommended a teacher. Nazareth is a very reliable and responsible person. I highly recommend him! read more

I just started taking violin lessons again with a violin that hadn't been played in at least 20 years and wanted to make sure to have it looked at first. Mr. Gevorkian did a wonderful job inspecting my violin with me and explaining all the adjustments he would recommend and why they were important. He also had a very fast turnaround time considering the amount of work that was done. I had him replace the hair in my bow, adjust the bridge, and the fingerboard. When I came back to pick up my violin, I found out he went above and beyond to make it sound as good as possible. Now it is up to me to improve my playing! I am very appreciative of all his attention to his craft and commitment to musicians. I would strongly recommend going to his shop if you need any repair work done. read more

This is a small shop at Mr Gevorkian's home, in the old time tradition of luthiers. I was given his name with high recommendation from our teacher at Pasadena Conservatory of Music. You should really make an appointment and if you do you will probably be the only people in the shop and get full attention. After my kids taking lessons for a number of years on beginner and school instruments, we started looking for an intermediate cello and violin. We first went to another busy and very nice violin store in Glendale where they have a large selection, and ended up taking a couple of instruments home for a week. For the price we felt they were a little lackluster and wanted to keep shopping. Kevorkian on the other hand does not have dozens and dozens of instruments. I feel that he does a very nice job of high grading out a selection of instruments in various price ranges, so that you don't have to wade through 20 instruments to find one that might be to your liking. We ended up taking home at two cellos and two violins to compare to the best ones we found at another shop. We ended up buying two from Gevorkian. He also adjusted one of our student violins at no charge while we were examining the instruments. We've been playing these now for a couple of months and are extremely happy with them. If you are shopping for a nice instrument but don't have a lot of experience, then take our teacher's advice, take the instruments home for a week and get at least three. Get your teacher's opinion and audition them in a performance hall if possible. And take your time it's a big investment that will serve you for many years. We ended up doing all this and got some wonderful instruments. Thank you Nazareth. read more

The hairs of my violin bow had been chewed up by bow bugs. After finding Gevorkian in my search for luthiers, I took it in to be re-haired and returned a couple of days later to pick it up. Coming in to pick up my bow, I found that it had not only been re-haired, but polished, making it look like it was brand new. Mr. Gevorkian truly has a skill in the craft and I would definitely recommend others go to him for advice on repairs, improving tone, or those looking for instruments. Remarkable knowledge, experience, and service! read more

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My husbands violin had issues with the strings breaking, and tuning was always a pain. It lead him to stop playing, so as a surprise for their birthday I wanted to get the old girl fixed. Sadly, every place I was referred to couldn't find a issue or were unsuccessful in revamping his instrument, that we would be better off purchasing a new instrument. I was about to give up. That was until I found Geovorkian Violins. Nazareth was able to tune the violin, fix the bridge, and even replace the grip. The violin now plays like new. I am thankful for Nazareths work and would recommend him to anyone who has a violin in need of some TLC or regular repairs. He truly has a passion for musical instruments and it shows in his work. read more

I had a great experience here. Very reasonable price and quick turnaround to rehair a violin bow I recently got from a friend. The silver on the bow had been badly tarnished and it looked like new when I got it back. He even went out of his way to call me later after deciphering the inscription of the maker of the bow which I could not make out on my own. I would definitely come back for any more repairs or maintenance needed on my violins or bows. read more

This man is the real deal. He was referred to me by another musician friend. He repaired my cello and rehaired my violin and cello bow. He's kind, super talented and had a quick turnaround. 10/10 recommend. I wouldn't take my instruments anywhere else. read more

I have a neglected violin that was gifted, and decided to fix it today (Saturday). So I searched on google maps "violin repair" and his information appeared. It needed a string and some other minor issues. I called on Sat at 4:30pm to see if he could take me in last minute. He said yes! I showed up and he fixed it as well as pointed out some other things I hadn't noticed. 5 stars is not enough!! I cannot thank him enough read more

Amazing violin maker! Highly recommend! Always does a high quality work! Bringing the violin to Mr. Nazareth since 2014 and he always does an excellent job and as quickly as possible. We are so lucky to know this wonderful violin maker! He is the best! read more

Nazareth is the most meticulous, precise luthier and a very warm, wonderful person. First time I met Nazareth 20 years ago when he was restoring my antique violin. Every time I play it - I remember what a supreme resurrection Nazareth offered to my ancient instrument. Recently Nazareth did a sublime job on restoring my antique bow that I had since my teenage years. I will try to upload the pictures of the restored bow as the restoration is the expression of a true artist. Thank you so very much. read more

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Yes, the rave reviews of Nazareth Gevorkian are all justified! I was deeply impressed not only by his immaculate repair work, but also his generous spirit and artistic integrity. As a professional violinist (Philadelphia Opera, Pennsylvania Ballet, Peter Nero & the Philly Pops, Concerto Soloists Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Opera, L A Music Center shows, film, sound and video recordings in major studios) I am particular about whom I entrust my violin for repairs. Having met Nazareth ~16 years ago when I'd lived in LA, I knew he would be my first choice while visiting. He reset the neck (secured by a pin), planed the fingerboard, and cut a new bridge masterfully, and kindly even included some touchup improvements gratis. And despite his full schedule, Nazareth completed the work quickly. Indeed, every serious professional should spread the word to all string colleagues of his exceptional services! C.J. Martin read more

Search no further for your reliable, friendly and professional violin luthier for all of your violin repairing needs. Mr. Gevorkian is a genius within the realm of all things violin and strings. You do not need to go to the other guys either in the valley or la. He's your man. He is very gentle and will assess your particular situation and work magic with your violin. The best thing about Mr. Nazareth Gevorkian is his integrity for his fair price for his priceless work! Thank you, Mr. G! read more

My wife used to play violin and we found her old instrument while moving, having sat for the past 15 + years unplayed. I looked around and found Nazareth Gevorkian Violins, and decided to give them a try. Nazareth if very friendly and warm, and without being pushy made recommendations for how to 'tune up' the violin. While fixing it he found some additional repair that he recommended we complete, he sent me pictures, and was able to complete it within the same timeframe as well. He even fixed the bridge free of charge so that everything is now more even. I would highly recommend him for any repair work needed. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and reasonable. read more

Does amazing work! I have been playing violin for 26 years and I trust him with all my violin needs- instruments always come out looking and playing beautiful! read more

Mr.Gervorkian is very very nice! He repaired my cello so effective and professional! The price is also cheaper than others. If you want to find a great violin repair, please must go to Nazareth Gevorkian Violins. read more

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Very glad to have found Mr. Gevorkian's shop on yelp! I went not knowing this was a private shop on his property, and even though I showed up without notice, he took the time to appraise my cello on the spot! I bought an old cello off a friend so I had no idea what I was looking at. I feel like many places could take advantage of someone like me but Mr. Gevorkian was very honest in what needed to be fixed and was not pushy on any selling point at all. He was very welcoming, professional, and great with communication in picking up the cello after repair. He even recommended me to one of his good friends for cello lessons! If you are looking for a place to go for you string instrument needs this is the place to go! read more

My daughter's violin needed maintenance and after reading great reviews decided to make an appointment. Wasn't disappointed, great service and he did an awesome job! read more

Mr. Gevorkian did fantastic work on my bow and violins. Made meaningful recommendations to me that saved me a ton of money. Prices are more than fair and I plan on patronizing his shop for quite some time. Will be referring all my friends to him. read more

I've been looking for someone to re-hair my bass bow for the last couple years and was referred by a colleague to Nazareth's shop. Nazareth did a fantastic job! He replaced the tip plate and fixed a couple cracks and chips in the frog (I hadn't even noticed the crack). The bow looks brand new and plays beautifully! Nazareth was kind and professional, and I'll definitely come back to his shop for future re-hairs and bow maintenance. Thank you Nazareth! read more

I had a couple instruments that needed repairs and I found this shop here on Yelp. Nazareth was wonderful - he thoroughly inspected each one and gave me the repair needs in order of priority. The prices were more than fair and he is truly a master at his craft. He even recognized the violin maker who made one of my instruments. I'm so excited to have found this shop - it is definitely my go-to in California from now on! read more

Highly recommend making a stop here if you're considering purchasing an instrument. I was really grateful that a friend recommended Nazareth when they heard I was trying to buy a new cello. I went to two other reputable luthiers/shops (one in K-town, the other in Glendale) and the cello I ended up getting from Nazareth ended up being both lower in price and also more beautiful in quality/sound than the cellos I tried at the other shops. You can't beat that. Also, Nazareth offered me a very generous trade-in value for my old cello. At the other two shops, one offered a substantially lower trade-in amount and the other said they would only take trade-ins of cellos originally purchased at their store. I loaned out a cello from Nazareth and a cello from another shop. The cello from the other shop would have been more expensive as the trade-in value for my old cello was not as generous there, among other things. When I played both for a cello teacher and other musicians, Nazareth's cello was the clear favorite. When I came to purchase my cello, Nazareth gently went over every inch again to make sure nothing else could be perfected before I took it home. Besides all this, Nazareth was tremendously kind and generous each time I came by the store or called. I'm definitely glad I ventured out of my part of town to come by. read more

I am very thankful and satisfied with his work, especially for the bow. He used brand new horsehair and adjusted it to have perfect length and tension; my bow was handled with professionalism. With the rehaired bow, I am able to produce just the sound I want with little effort. read more

We had a violin that had been purchased in Virginia years ago. Parts of the body had separated and little pieces had been chipped off. I took it to several recommended violin shops and the prices quoted were higher than we wanted to pay. When I came across Nazareth, he treated the violin with expert hands, restored the luster, repaired all of the major and minor defects, re-haired the bow perfectly, all at a very affordable price. He is clearly an old world treasure as a person and as a master craftsman. If there were a six star rating, we would give that. read more

I have taken my violin and bow to Nazareth for a decade now and love the work he does! He is meticulous and excellent at what he does. He is also very prompt and I have always been so pleased with the results every time! read more

Nazareth has been working on my violin bows for nearly 20 years. I've always had excellent results from his fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. His rehairs are of the finest quality, and last a long time! He works quickly and makes himself available in a generous way. read more

Nazareth Gevorkian is the best luthier that I have met in my 35 years as a violin teacher. The repair and maintenance service that he performed on both of my 40-year-old violins and bow is a renaissance for my old instruments. Surely, his dedication is unconditional. He did more than he was asked to fix just because he believes that it must be fixed. Because it is the right thing to do. Very friendly, and patient towards concerns and questions. All questions are taken care of with the best possible solution. You don't have to go to him just for repairs. His shop has everything you need for your string instruments. I highly recommend his services as he is a very professional and knowledgeable luthier. read more

I cannot recommend Nazareth Gevorkian highly enough. It is a privilege to have access to a true master. I purchased my daughter's performance violin from him several years ago and have gone back to him for everything violin related since. He immediately put me at ease and I never once felt intimidated or out of my league, even though I am not the violin expert in the family. Do not hesitate to contact him, you will not regret the choice. read more

Found Nazareth here on Yelp. He is a kind gentleman. I went in for a new bridge and he set it up quickly! He also adjusted the sound post which was too far off. Now my violin plays louder than ever. He even fixed my tuning pegs on the house. He knows exactly what he doing. The atmosphere is incredibly homey. The shop is on his property. See this guy! Don't go anywhere else! Sure you could take your instrument to some local retail shop. But, don't you want attention to detail on you and your instrument? If so, go to Nazareth. Remember you get what you pay for. Pay for the best and come see Nazareth. He has strings, rosin, bows, and many other accessories for the string player. Beautiful, quiet shop. GO SEE NAZARETH! -Joey read more

He repaired two bows and fixed my bridge/sound post perfectly and quickly. Couldn't be nicer and more helpful. Also told me how to get rid of the bow bugs in my old case! Great to have him right up the street too. read more

So impressed with his service! Completely revamped my violin! Nazareth could not have been more helpful! I could not recommend his service more! Whatever you need this is the place to go! My violin is beautiful, I got a new bow, he fixed my fingerboard, tuned and even played me a little something. 10 out of 10. Thank you so much my friend! Love, Nicole! read more

It may sound familiar when people say on themselves that they are picky; I am and how! My violin "Mariam" is very dear to me and I truly careful with whoever even touches it let alone who fixes it. Nazareth Gevorkian is such a great luthier that I trusted him with my main violin and four others that I own. His work ranged from raising the neck (major work) fixing the fingerboard, rib crack, pegs adjustment, soundpost positioning, and needless to say rehairing my bows. If Nazareth Gevorkian was able to impress me with the work on my "Mariam" violin then he has earned my trust. I have referred many of the MESTO orchestra to him and will continue to do so and with confidence... Dr. Nabil Azzam read more