Luthier Mark J. Benischek
Maker of Fine Violins
Restorer of Antique Instruments
Restorer of Antique Instruments
Hand made violins are crafted from top choice Balkan maple and Italian Alpine spruce. Finished with a traditional Oil Varnish and expertly set up with super fine fittings.
Restorer of Antique Instruments
Restorer of Antique Instruments
Restorer of Antique Instruments
Experienced restorer of many antique instruments including, mandolins, guitars, violins, violas, cellos, and double bass.
Bow Specialist
Restorer of Antique Instruments
Bow Specialist
Top notch bow rehairs of violin, viola, cello, and bass bows. Services also include re-cambering, new ivory tips, new silver winding, new grips, frog/screw adjustments, and crack/chip repair.
About
Mark J. Benischek
Mark began his professional career as a high school Industry & Technology teacher before pursuing his dream of becoming a maker of fine stringed instruments. He began his training in lutherie by working for a family of Bulgarian violin makers doing repairs and restorations. Mark worked for many years mastering the skills of set up work, restorations, and tonal adjustments of violin, viola, cello, double bass, and their bows before turning his attention to the world of violin making. In his own shop, he custom built many specialty tools and developed an extemely sophisticated method for building fine violins. Mark is a member of the Violin Society of America and competes in their international competitions. He was invited to participate in Oberlin’s acoustics workshop In 2019 and plans to compete again in the 2022 VSA violin making competition.
