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Fine Violins offers the full range of services for string instruments.

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Charles Magby is sought after for his specialty in instrument setup and tonal adjustment.  With more than 40 years experience as a luthier, and a lifetime cellist, he brings unique skills to the art of string instrument setup and tonal adjustment.  He has built a reputation among professional players as being able to make their instruments sound and play better than anyone else has ever managed to do for them.  Here's what some of Charles's customers say about his work:

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"Charles makes the instrument work for me and can give me anything I want from the instrument"

-John Dexter, of the Manhattan String Quartet.  A fine violin customer for more than 30 years.

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"Charles can make any cello sound its best"

-Michael Reynolds, of the Muir String Quartet.

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Fine Violins services bows from basic rehairs to cambering, straightening and faceplate replacement.

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