I've had another enjoyable
and exciting year - Selecting some of the finest instruments available at
affordable prices to my students and the community; going back
to school for additional training in string instrument repair
at the Violin Craftsmanship Institute, University of New
Hampshire; and
continuing my teaching of violin, viola and cello students (my
favorite part of the shop).
Why You Should Purchase Your Next Instrument from
Keiffer Violin Shop
I have carefully selected some
of the best quality instruments available and offer these
instruments at very affordable prices. I do the final
setup on all instruments that I sell, and I ensure that each
instrument is not only set up in accordance with MENC standards, but meets my own standards as well.
My standards are based on both my training in string
instrument repair and my experience as a teacher. As a
teacher, I am very concerned about "playability" of the
instrument. What may appear as minor errors in setup,
such as a nut that is too high, or a bridge that is not cut at
the right angle, may actually pose significant problems for
students just learning to play. It can be frustrating
trying to play when the action is too stiff, or the fingers
will not clear adjacent strings. I also believe that a
student instrument should sound good!!! (What a
revolutionary concept!!) I make sure that each
instrument is adjusted to optimize it's potential for
projection and clarity of tone.
So- Whatever your
string instrument needs: repairs, a new instrument, or
professional instruction in violin, viola and cello; I hope
you will give me a call, or send me an email to let me know
how I can serve you.
Effortless tuning!
Keiffer Violin Shop now offers Knilling's Perfection Planetary
Pegs as an option on any instrument purchased, or as an upgrade to
your current instrument.
Click here
for more information on these revolutionary pegs.
The price for these pegs on purchased instruments is:
Violin/viola - add $ 60.00
Cello - add $ 95.00
When purchased as an upgrade to your current instrument:
Violin/viola - $ 90.00
Cello - $ 140.00
My Eastman 305
instruments were featured in "strings" magazine.