FINE VIOLIN FOR SALE
Eric Benning Guadagnini model Violin,
Los Angeles 2003
Los Angeles 2003
Gorgeous two-piece, Bosnian maple back with flames ascending from the center. The varnish is a deep red color on a golden ground which is full and not antiqued. The violin is bright and rich with a penetrating quality.
FINE VIOLIN FOR SALE
Eric Benning, Guarneri ‘Vieuxtemps'-model Violin
Los Angeles 2022
Los Angeles 2022
Gorgeous two-piece back made of Bosnian maple from the 1930’s. The violin is fitted with a gorgeous set of boxwood fittings from Bois d Harmonie. Expertly antiqued to capture the essence of this magnificent violin. This violin has a rich and powerful tone with a beautiful ability to draw colors and depth with an immediacy to the response.
FINE VIOLA FOR SALE
Eric Benning, Viola
Los Angeles 1999
Los Angeles 1999
This beautiful model viola is fashioned from two-piece, Bosnian-maple back, sides and scroll. Beautifully figured flames run horizontally across the back of this quarter-cut back. The sound is powerful and penetrating with a rich and sonorous voice. The varnish is a red-brown color on a golden ground.
FINE VIOLIN FOR SALE
Eric Benning, Bergonzi-model Violin
Los Angeles 2021
Los Angeles 2021
Gorgeous one-piece back made of Bosnian maple from the 1930’s. The two-piece spruce top was fashioned from Northern Italian spruce, also from the 1930’s. The violin is fitted with a gorgeous set of mountain mahogany pegs and boxwood tailpiece. This violin has a rich and powerful tone with a beautiful ability to draw colors and depth.
FINE CELLO FOR SALE
Eric Benning, Cello
Los Angeles 1995
Los Angeles 1995
The wood on this cello is really spectacular and deep flamed, Bosnian maple. The top is fashioned from aged Italian spruce with extreme hazel spruce marking. The cello has double perfling and a dark, red-brown varnish. The sound is clear, rich and penetrating.
FINE CELLO FOR SALE
Eric Benning 'ex-Jasberg' Cello, Los Angeles 1999
This Guadagnini model is an extremely comfortable and petite size. The varnish is a dark, red-brown color over a golden ground. This cello has a deep, rich and powerful tone on the bottom strings and a colorful and penetrating, upper register. The cello speaks incredibly easily. Suitable for the finest cellists and those who are aspiring to be.
FINE CELLO FOR SALE
Eric Benning, Goffriller-model Cello, Los Angeles 2022
Gorgeous flames in the back and strong hazel-spruce markings on the top make this one of Eric’s most visually stunning instruments to date. The Goffriller model gives this cello a dark, powerful tone.
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Since the early 20th century, members of the Benning family have been making violins renowned for their beauty, sound and craftsmanship.
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
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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.
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Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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