Since the early 20th century, members of the Benning family have been making violins renowned for their beauty, sound and craftsmanship.
OLD-WORLD MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP
OLD-WORLD SERVICE MEETS
Benning Violins has a long tradition of expert service and meeting the needs of collectors and the most discerning musicians - from the beginner to professional - since 1953.
FINDING BESPOKE: THE VIOLINMAKER
THE STORY OF BENNING VIOLINS
Renowned filmmaker Michael Bernard has released an original short film chronicling the story of the Benning family, four generations of distinguished violinmakers in Los Angeles.
BEAUTY, SOUND & CRAFTSMANSHIP"
"INSTRUMENTS RENOWNED FOR THEIR
Since the early 20th century, the Benning family name has been synonymous with the old world craft of making fine, master-crafted violins, violas and cellos.
The Impossible Dream … made Possible
ITALIAN MODELING. LUSTROUS VARNISH. POWERFUL TONE.
Finely-crafted Pressenda, Bergonzi, Balestrieri, Guarneri and Stradivari-model violins by Eric Benning.
POWER AND BEAUTY IN YOUR HANDS
POWER AND BEAUTY IN YOUR HANDS
CATALOG OF VIOLINS, VIOLAS & CELLOS
BENNING VIOLINS MAINTAINS THE LARGEST
Benning Violins offers the most extensive collection on the West Coast of fine violins, violas, cellos and bows crafted by modern and old world masters
Finding Bespoke:
"The Violinmaker"
Director, cinematographer and filmmaker Michael Bernard released an original short film chronicling the story of the Bennings, the family of distinguished violinmakers.
Contact Us Instrument CatalogA selection from our catalog of notable violins, violas, cellos and bows
Featured Instruments
In 1979, the Bennings began working at a Mexican orphanage built by friends. Thirty-four years later, they're still going back.
Preeminent Los Angeles violinmaker Eric Benning has five of his instruments in the LA Philharmonic ... and here's a photo to prove it.
Through our skill, artistry and expertise we provide the highest quality services to players of all levels.
We are a full service Violin Shop
Appraisals
We draw on our 60 years of experience to perform expert appraisals of fine violins, violas, cellos and bows.
Commissions
Eric Benning accepts commissioned work to craft individualized violins, violas and cellos by request.
Consignments
We accept consignments of fine violins, violas, cellos and bows to place before our international clientele.
Restorations
Expert restoration and repair of violins, violas, cellos and bows have long been a staple of our studio.
Fine violins, violas and cellos crafted by Eric Benning are played by a number of premier players, concert performers and recording artists.
Players of Benning-Crafted Instruments
HOURS
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday and Monday: Closed
MEMBERSHIPS
- International Society of Violin and Bow Makers
- American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers
- Deutscher Geigenbauer Verband
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CONTACT US
Thank you for your interest in Benning Violins. If you have a question or concern, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our shop or contact us using any of the methods below.
11340 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA
1-818-762-1374
1-818-762-7126