Instrument repairs
Repairs and maintenance for violins, violas, and cellos.
Carl Becker & Son
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About Carl Becker & Son
Insurance appraisals determine the replacement value of instruments and bows. Carl Becker & Son is a Chicago violin shop offering services for stringed instrument musicians, including instrument making, sales, restoration, and repairs. The shop provides maintenance and repair work for violins, violas, and cellos, with services such as glue repairs, cleaning, retouching, polishing, and tonal adjustment. It also certifies instruments and bows, with certificates that include photographs, and prepares travel documents with written descriptions or photos for instruments and bows carried internationally. The family business traces its history through generations of luthiers and received the Illinois Family Business Award in 2015. Its offerings also include new Becker cellos and workshop violins.
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At a glance
- Service area
- Chicago
- Team
- Paul Becker owns the business and is its lead luthier.
- Violin making, dealing, restoration, and expertise
- Tonal adjustments tailored to a player's style
- Won the Illinois Family Business Award in 2015
From www.carlbeckerandson.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
Services
- Appraisals (Insurance Value Determination) Provides insurance replacement values for instruments and bows; not market values.
- Certification (Authenticity Review) Some items require a minimum 48-hour stay for additional research.
- Travel Documents Written descriptions and/or photos of instruments and bows for travel.
- Repairs and maintenance For violins, violas, and cellos.
- Consignment Accepting instruments or bows with a market value of $25,000 USD or higher.
As listed by Carl Becker & Son. Prices as published by the business and may change.
Highlights
Appraisals
Insurance replacement value determinations for instruments and bows.
Certification
Authenticity reviews with certificates and item photographs.
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