I’m a small, single‑person workshop, and New Franklin is one of the closest communities to me. Many families prefer a nearby option for rentals, basic repairs, and setup work, so I’m always glad to help when someone from New Franklin needs something done.
If you’re in New Franklin and need a rental or repair, I’m close by and happy to help.
Services I Offer
I keep my services simple and consistent for every town I serve. Everything is done by hand here in my Rocheport workshop.
- Violin rentals (higher‑quality instruments, carefully set up)
- Bridge fitting and replacement
- Soundpost adjustments and resets
- Peg fitting and pegbox work
- Fingerboard planing and dressing
- Nut and saddle work
- Open seam gluing
- Crack evaluation and repair
- Cleaning and light restoration
- Tonal adjustments
- Bow rehairs
- Honest assessments before any work begins
Who I Commonly Serve
I don’t work with every program in the area, but I do regularly see:
- Families with students in the New Franklin R‑I School District
- Adult beginners or returning players
- Local musicians who prefer a nearby, personal shop
Directions From New Franklin
Most people take MO‑5 S toward Fayette.
The drive is usually 10–12 minutes, and parking is simple once you arrive.