Carl Becker & Son

Violin Makers, Dealers, Restorers and Experts

Paul’s on tour in florida this Jan & Feb

Paul Becker regularly travels the country to bring repairs, instruments, and bows to you. He will be in Florida January through February 2026. View available dates/cities and schedule your appointment online:

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH PAUL IN FLORIDA

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We have some exciting plans for 2026, including:

  • Paul’s tours across the country (he brings repairs and services closer to you)

  • Paul’s training workshops

  • New Becker cellos!

  • Resources for musicians and luthiers

  • and more…

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Paul Becker was interviewed as part of an ABC7 documentary

ABC7’s 2022 documentary, Stolen: The Unsolved Theft Of A $3,000,000 Violin, included an interview with Paul.

ABC7 even released an additional feature to highlight Paul’s work and the Becker family legacy.

Paul talks violins with Ed Tracy

In this short video, Paul Becker describes the core components of a violin, and types of wood that make up a violin. He also diagnoses some needed repairs for a 100+ year old instrument.

Learn more about our history & dedication as luthiers

In 2015, Carl Becker & Son won the Illinois Family Business Award. Here is a video created by Loyola University about our history and dedication to instrument making and repair.