Paul Becker was recently interviewed for ABC7’s 2022 documentary, Stolen: The Unsolved Theft Of A $3,000,000 Violin.

Watch the additional feature they released to highlight Paul’s work and family legacy:

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Our passion at Carl Becker and Son is to ensure all violin, viola, and cello players have an instrument and bow that lets them capture, move, and inspire their audience. Let us know how we can help you:

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FREE CHEATSHEET: 4 Ways to Keep Your Instrument & Bow Happy

We've completed thousands of repairs over the years, so we've seen some pretty common issues across instruments & bows. We recommend that you get your instrument and bow checked by a luthier every 6 months...but did you know that there are some things you could do in between maintenance visits that will keep your instrument and bow happy? 

quality 

Paul Becker learned how to craft and varnish violins, violas, and cellos from his father and grandfather. 

technology 

Paul continues the Becker tradition of using technology to improve the quality and precision of handmade instruments. 

innovation

By blending technology with hand-made crafting, Paul Becker is innovating ways to make the best instruments in the world.

Paul Becker talks violins with Ed Tracy

In this short video, Paul Becker describes the core components of a violin, and types of wood that make up a violin. He also diagnoses some needed repairs for this 100+ year old instrument.