Service & Repair

Lisle Violin Shop maintains the largest workshop in Texas to meet the needs of our customers.   From simple repairs to fine instrument restorations, our shop is equipped to handle a wide variety of repairs on instruments and bows.  Our staff includes 4 fully-trained violinmakers able to handle even the toughest repairs, 4 dedicated instrument setup staff, and two dedicated bow repair staff.

For more information about our services and rates please call either location.

Violinmakers

Wen Hua Wu, Senior violinmaker and repairer, joined our staff full time in March 1997, after making violins to sell in our shop for the previous several years. A graduate of the Shanghai Conservatory School of Violinmaking, his many years of experience is a valuable asset to our workshop staff.

Dorian Barnes joined our staff in 2002 after a number of years working as a violinmaker/repairer in the Indianapolis area. A graduate of the University of Indiana Violinmaking Program, he has worked for Casa del Sol and Consort International for the previous seventeen years

Gabor Molnar, violinmaker and repairer, a certified instructor of the Violinmaking School associated with the Liszt Academy, in Budapest, Hungary. On staff at Lisle Violin Shop since 2003, his 25 years of experience provides exceptional experience and knowledge in the repair and restoration of fine old instruments.

Frances Schuetz, started with us in February 2009, a graduate of Indiana University Violinmaking Program she is continuing her training here working with violin repair and setup.

Repair Staff

Chun Feng Zhang Violin/Viola Setup

Elisabeth Steves Bass Setup and Repair

Gabriel Gomez Cello Setup

Franki Liu Violin/Viola Setup

Min Ti Lou Bow Repair

Xi-Yan Guan Bow Repair