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FINE VIOLINS, VIOLAS AND CELLOS

Fine Instruments Crafted by Eric Benning Now Available for Examination and Trial.
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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.
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RENOWNED INSTRUMENTS
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.
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POWER AND BEAUTY IN YOUR HANDS

ITALIAN MODELING. LUSTROUS VARNISH. POWERFUL TONE.

Finely-crafted Pressenda, Bergonzi, Balestrieri, Guarneri and Stradivari-model violins by Eric Benning.
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FINE VIOLINS, VIOLAS & CELLOS

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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
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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 Catalog

A selection from our catalog of notable violins, violas, cellos and bows

Featured Instruments

A VERY RARE ITALIAN VIOLIN INSPIRED BY GUARNERI1893 Violin crafted by Giuseppe Scarampella

Available for Examination and Trial

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An Exceptional Example of Sartory's Finest Bows1920's Eugene Sartory Violin Bow

Available for Examination and Trial

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A WARM, RICH, POWERFUL VIOLIN BY A RENOWNED MASTER1847 Amati-model Violin by JB Vuillaume

Available for Examination and Trial

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ACQUIRE THE CELLO BOW OF CELLIST RON LEONARDCrafted in 1905 by Claude A. Thomassin

Available for Examination and Trial

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Rich and Powerful with Flawless Workmanship1854 Cello crafted by Georges Chanot

Available for Examination and Trial

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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

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HOURS

Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 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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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.

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11340 Ventura Blvd.,
Studio City, CA 91604

1-818-762-1374

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