Sullivan Violins

07/11/2022

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Some of you may have already heard the following news, and some of you may be hearing it for the first time. Either way, we’re making it official; after decades in business, Ken and Carolyn are taking the leap into retirement! This moment feels somewhat bittersweet, but this isn’t the end...

06/04/2022

Sometimes accidents happen; we've got you covered. Take a look at this recent repair job. Not only are the cracks repaired and structurally sound, any trace of the cracks has all but disappeared under the deft hands of our luthiers! If your instrument has any cracks, scratches, or spots, give us a call today for a free estimate to make those go away!

05/11/2022

We are thrilled to provide a custom 5 STRING Kenneth Sullivan hand made viola to one of our dear customers. Amy was so happy with the luscious quality of the sound. She said that this 5 string is so much more comfortable that she will now avoid the severe hand strain which threatened to end her playing. Now she will be able to enjoy playing for years to come! Congrats and thank you Amy!

05/03/2022

Had a great time celebrating luthier Greg Tracy’s birthday with a pound cake from Mama J’s. Hand made from her grandmother’s recipe by local entrepreneur, Brittany Jones. Happy Birthday Greg!!

04/18/2022

📢 Calling all young musicians! Take advantage of the inaugural Summer Music Camp at Houghton College this summer! Learn new techniques, music, and how to practice efficiently from some of the best musicians in the area. For more information, follow the link below:

https://www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/houghton-ny/majors-programs/summer-at-houghton/strings-jazz-camp/

03/11/2022

We had a lovely time yesterday visiting one of our favorite customers, Mr. David Levine of Buffalo Suzuki Strings. What a fantastic program with great teachers and families!

02/17/2022

Today, for , we want to highlight our amazing Luthiers. With 63 years of dedicated work between the three of them, they have serviced thousands of customers near and far. From simple adjustments to major restorations, Ken, Greg, and Andrew have shown professionalism and expert craftsmanship behind the bench, and for that we are thankful!

02/12/2022

Come check out this free concert on March 6th If you are available!

02/11/2022

Read our most recent newsletter here, highlighting a few of our German violins!

    When an instrument first comes into our shop, I often ask myself the question; “What school did this come from?” Throughout the years, there have been many different “schools” of violin making. These schools had different styles, and displayed varying levels of quality in the instrume...

12/14/2021

Finally, the week has arrived! We will be closing early on Saturday December 18 to celebrate David Hauck's wedding!