About the violin shop
Gael Francais devotes his complete attention to the musician's needs,
applying his uncompromising standards of craftsmanship and expertise
to the professional, student, and amateur alike.
His shop offers:
- Fine instruments and bows by famous old masters and
contemporay violin makers. Gael Francais is the sole U.S.
representative of the renowned French bow maker Stephane Thomachot
- Personal methods of instrument repair and restoration inspired
by the famous restorers Simone Sacconi, Rene Morel, and Hans Weisshaar.
- Expert sound adjustments
- Expertise and appraisals supported by extensive photo archives
derived from the collections of Emil Herrmann, Jacques Francais,
the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, Inc.,
and the International Society of Violin and Bow Makers.
- Quality accessories from Germany and France. The freshness
of our strings is guaranteed since we frequently renew
our stock.
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