Fine violins, violas, cellos, and basses for sale or rent. Instrument and bow repairs. Exceptional customer care.


   
Resident Luthiers

Robert McCluskie, LuthierRobert McCluskie Violas

The Potter Violin Company is pleased to welcome acclaimed luthier, Bob McCluskie (http://mccluskieviolins.com).

Known for making exceptionally good violas priced under $10,000, McCluskie brings more than 20 years of instrument making experience to Potter’s customers.

Prior to joining Potter’s luthier team, McCluskie crafted instruments for the Violin House of Weaver.

He attended the North Bennet Street School of Violin Making in Boston, Massachusetts.

VIOLA (Any size): $7,500 (instrument only)
VIOLIN: $6,500 (instrument only)


Will Platt, LuthierWilliam Platt Instruments

William Platt has studied at the Totnes School of Guitar Making and the North Bennet Street School’s department of violin making and restoration. He has worked as an assistant to violin makers Jon Cooper and Howard Needham.

Will holds degrees in music and psychology from the Naropa Institute.

VIOLIN: $6,500 (Instrument only)

VIOLA (Any size): $7,000 (Instrument only)


L. Dalton PotterL. Dalton Potter – Master Luthier

During the past 30 years, Mr. Potter has built a reputation for expertise in tonal and playing adjustments to some of the most historically important stringed instruments in the world. His long experience in fine restorations contributes significantly to the instruments he creates from scratch as well as the high-quality workshop instruments produced in his shop. Influences: Appreciation & Affection

VIOLINS & VIOLAS (Commission only)


Jeremy Yoder, LuthierJeremy Yoder Instruments

Jeremy Yoder is a graduate of the North Bennet Street School, where he studied violin making and repair with David Polstein and Thomas Hummel. After graduating in 2004, he joined the Potter Violin Company, focusing on violin and viola repair and set-up.

Jeremy also makes new instruments, drawing inspiration from classical Italian instruments of the 17th and 18th centuries.

VIOLIN: $6,500 (Instrument only)

VIOLA (Any size): $7,000 (Instrument only)

 

Store Hours
 
Tuesday-Friday
10:00 am-6:00 pm
 
Saturday
9:30 am-4:00 pm
 
Sunday-Monday
CLOSED


Purchasing an Instrument?
 
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serve you.


Public Parking
 
Available in MC Lot 10B, directly across from the shop on Highland Ave.


           
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