Howard Needham brings nearly 40 years of expertise to each instrument he creates in his workshop. You are cordially invited to try a Needham and enjoy one of the best playing experiences and sound qualities available in a modern instrument today.
Keywords Fine Concert Violins, Commissioned Instruments, Instrument Repair, Violin Repair, Instrument Adjustments.
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A high-quality commissioned instrument can fulfill a player's performance and aesthetic requirements at a fraction of the cost of older instruments. I work closely with my clients for the first year or two, and welcome all feedback on their new instruments. It is important during this period that the instrument be kept in good adjustment. I charge no fee for acoustic adjustments, whenever needed, other than shipping charges, for the life of the instrument. Commissioned instruments come with a two-week trial period.
Link: Commissioned Instruments
For over thirty years I have offered the complete range of repair and acoustic regulation for stringed instruments, from gluing seams to neck grafts and other major restorative work on older instruments.
Link: Instrument Repair
In many cases I have found that incorporating elements of the system I use to create my new instruments can enhance existing instruments. Often these are minor changes that cost little yet produce significant improvements in sound and playablity. It has been my experience that all instruments, from student quality on up, can benefit from this analysis and adjustment.
Link: Harmonic Optimization
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