Gael Francais - Violin Workshop, Inc.

About the 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:

Selected instruments and bows by famous old masters and contemporay 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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right bottom man of Gael Francais - Violin Workshop, Inc. - New York

instruments and bows
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