Seman Violins

Seman Violins Makers, Dealers and Restorers of Violins, Violas, Cellos and Basses. Members of Violin Society of America and American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers.
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We recently moved to a new location at 4447 Oakton St. in Skokie IL. Our shop employs six active violin makers, and everyone here is also a player. We handle rentals, sales, repairs, restorations, appraisals re-hairs.

Chicago jam starting soon!!! Come on by! 🎻 🪕
09/26/2024

Chicago jam starting soon!!! Come on by! 🎻 🪕

Drew Harding () and Steven R. Thomas () will be at the 2024 Fretboard Summit this Friday, Saturday & Sunday to showcase ...
08/22/2024

Drew Harding () and Steven R. Thomas () will be at the 2024 Fretboard Summit this Friday, Saturday & Sunday to showcase their beautifully crafted fretted instruments! Find tickets for the event at www.fretboardsummit.org. Stop by the booth and say hello 👋!! Instruments are available for purchase through www.semanviolins.com. . . . . . .

Drew Harding’s () parlor guitar is now available for purchase . This beautiful guitar has a redwood top, wenge back/side...
08/15/2024

Drew Harding’s () parlor guitar is now available for purchase . This beautiful guitar has a redwood top, wenge back/sides, koa binding, and a mahogany neck. Come by the shop or visit www.semanviolins.com for more info. Drew’s guitar will also be available in Chicago August 23-25 and September 27-28 in Raleigh, NC. . . . . . . .

Steven R. Thomas () latest mandolins are available . Each mandolin is made with aged sitka spruce tops and American red ...
08/13/2024

Steven R. Thomas () latest mandolins are available . Each mandolin is made with aged sitka spruce tops and American red maple sides, backs, and necks. Please visit www.semanviolins.com for more information or come by the shop. Steven’s mandolins will also be available August 23-25 in Chicago or September 27-28 in Raleigh, NC.

Get tickets 🎟️ for tonight’s show online  .      .             .                .              .              .         ...
07/27/2024

Get tickets 🎟️ for tonight’s show online . . . . . . .

Wonderful day for a team bike ride yesterday! 🚴 🚴 🚴
07/18/2024

Wonderful day for a team bike ride yesterday! 🚴 🚴 🚴

The revolutionary Kun Seven shoulder rest for violin is now available in store or through website .
07/12/2024

The revolutionary Kun Seven shoulder rest for violin is now available in store or through website .

This 4th of July celebrate our nation’s independence with your very own copy of The American Violin by AFVBM Foundation ...
07/01/2024

This 4th of July celebrate our nation’s independence with your very own copy of The American Violin by AFVBM Foundation . This book builds on that initiative to tell the in depth story of how the luthier’s craft first came to the United States, gradually evolving into an established form with a strong American character. Visit www.semanviolins.com or stop by the shop to pickup your copy today!

Oberlin Violin Makers Workshop was in Chicago this year, and Seman Violins had the great honor of hosting one of many ev...
06/20/2024

Oberlin Violin Makers Workshop was in Chicago this year, and Seman Violins had the great honor of hosting one of many events, which featured the ‘Harrison’ Antonio Stradivari, 1693, courtesy of the National Music Museum (NMM) (.music.museum) in Vermillion, SD. With special guest performance by David Taylor, assistant concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dont Forget to ENTER our ***GIVEAWAY***To Enter: TAG 2 FRIENDS you would want to take to the concert and REPOST on your ...
06/07/2024

Dont Forget to ENTER our ***GIVEAWAY***

To Enter: TAG 2 FRIENDS you would want to take to the concert and REPOST on your story for an extra entry

Were Giving Away 2 Tickets to the Kristy Cox & Grasstime Concert at Seman Violins

When: Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 7:30 PM

Winner will be announced tomorrow afternoon. Must live locally to attend

***GIVEAWAY***To Enter: TAG 2 FRIENDS you would want to take to the concert and REPOST on your story for an extra entry ...
06/06/2024

***GIVEAWAY***

To Enter: TAG 2 FRIENDS you would want to take to the concert and REPOST on your story for an extra entry

Were Giving Away 2 Tickets to the Kristy Cox & Grasstime Concert at Seman Violins

When: Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 7:30 PM

Winner will be announced tomorrow afternoon. Must live locally to attend

*NOW IN STOCK* Hand made Lee Murdock violin stands!! Visit  for more information.
06/06/2024

*NOW IN STOCK* Hand made Lee Murdock violin stands!! Visit for more information.

Stain removal on an antique ivory frog by .       .        .       .       .         .         .        .        .      ...
06/03/2024

Stain removal on an antique ivory frog by . . . . . . . . . .

Join us at Seman Violins June 8th for a wonderful show with Kristy Cox & Grasstime. Get your tickets today !!
05/23/2024

Join us at Seman Violins June 8th for a wonderful show with Kristy Cox & Grasstime. Get your tickets today !!

 violin scroll repair by Heeyoung Kang .    .     .     .     .     .     .     .     .      .    .   .                 ...
05/20/2024

violin scroll repair by Heeyoung Kang . . . . . . . . . . . .

New violin stands by Lee Murdock are now available! (Works for mandos as well. 😉)visit www.semanviolins.com for more inf...
05/02/2024

New violin stands by Lee Murdock are now available! (Works for mandos as well. 😉)
visit www.semanviolins.com for more information. (Pictured mandolin and violin are made by Steven Thomas and Peter Seman ) . . . . . .

Catch Bobby Hawk play on his new Peter Seman 5-string violin on Jimmy Kimmel tonight!
04/11/2024

Catch Bobby Hawk play on his new Peter Seman 5-string violin on Jimmy Kimmel tonight!

Happy Birthday to Peter Seman!! 🎻🥳
04/10/2024

Happy Birthday to Peter Seman!! 🎻🥳

Address

4447 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL
60076

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(847) 674-0690

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We're a team of professional violin makers, all graduates of the Chicago School of Violin Making. We're also musicians representing a wide variety of genres. We understand what musicians are looking for, and we're experts at crafting quality instruments that deliver.

We offer a wide range of instruments and accessories that suit every level. Our clients range from renowned musicians to students. We also specialize in repairs, restorations, and rentals

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