obsessed Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 We are planning a road trip through Northern B.C, Alberta (Canada) and then through Montana, Idaho and back home through Washington at the beginning of September. Does anyone know of any good violin shops in those areas that I just have to visit?? Obsessed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 In Spokane You should try to get to Violin Works and Lundin's violins. Tony Ludiker is in Couer'd Lane ID. If you are also interested in mondolins check out Weber in Belgrade Mt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Nielsen Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 You should swing through Portland Oregon as a close side-trip to see the David Kerr Violin Shop in their new location - very impressive with lots of instruments and a premiere repair facility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMazas Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Hey, I live in Washington! Anyway, I always go to Rafael Carrabba in Seattle for all of my violin repairs, and he may have some nice violins in right now. Oregon's got some nice shops, so I would advise looking there as well. David Kerr is absolutely fabulous, and he's got some nice violins too. It's a friendly shop, with good deals. So good luck on your trip! I hope you enjoy the pacific northwest while you're here! --Mazas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiingfiddler Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 David Van Zandt is a professional violin maker in Seattle. He has a pretty nice web site: www.vanzandtviolins.com Mark Hollinger is a professional maker in Missoula, Montana. Those guys are makers, not dealers. So what they can show you are their own instruments. Since they're not dealers, you may need to set up an appointment to see them, but I'm not sure of that. A dealer in Boise, Idaho, with quite a few instruments is Telford and Sons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy jane Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 I recently stopped by Van Zandt's shop, which adjoins Armin Barnett's shop. He's extremely friendly and informative, but has very little in the way of inventory. I believe that he's doing most of his work on commission now. (One violinist in our orchestra just picked up her brand new Van Zandt, and it is a lovely thing with very strong tone). Barnett wasn't in & didn't have much more in his shop. --Their hours are, ummm, flexible! Carrabba's the top shop in Seattle, but pricey. You might have more fun at Bischofberger's or Hammond Ashley (down by the airport). I'll add my voice to those who recommend David Kerr's shop. He is the nicest man, & his inventory is broad. For the past couple of years, he has hosted the Cremona Exhibit. If you are willing to wait, I've heard that the "Players Meet Makers" (Federation of Violin Makers, AMFVBM??) will be held in Portland two years from now. Does anyone have any more reliable info on this? It's a blast to go there and test drive a variety of instruments from some of today's top makers. We attended a few years ago & ran into a number of familiar faces. (Too bad if you missed it when it was in Victoria, two years ago, I think). Have a safe trip. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricecereal Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Quote: I'll add my voice to those who recommend David Kerr's shop. He is the nicest man, & his inventory is broad. For the past couple of years, he has hosted the Cremona Exhibit. Do you have phone number and address of Kerr's shop? I could not find in the yellow page? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy jane Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 All the info you need should be here: David Kerr Violin Shop J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twndj Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 If your journey through Alberta takes you to Edmonton, P J Tan's Violin Shop is well worth a visit. Tony de Jong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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