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August 2022 by Ev S.
If you are lucky enough in life, you run into an amazing professional who inspires you and encourages you to grow. In this case, there are two of them: Tommy Davy of djangoguitars.com and Stephen R. Davy of davy-violins.com. (Stephen R. Davy Violins) This father son dynamic duo of luthier/musicians is absolutely the best of the best, recognized worldwide for their skill and talent. Of course they are knowledgeable. What may be less known to people is just how welcoming, down to earth, and helpful they are when you work with them - no matter what your level or ability. Stephen treated my son and me with the utmost respect and professionalism from first contact via text messages, to well after the sale and work being done. They treated us like pros who just walked in off tour and needed an instrument adjustment. They weren't worried about our level except to help assess the instrument, it's playability, and musical suggestions. Thanks to Stephen, my son's beautiful violin and bow are now playing better than ever and we are enjoying our home music making anew! Thanks, gentlemen! It is a pleasure to know you both. I look forward to buying my next guitar from Tommy. I already have it picked out. And, we now have our only violin pro, Stephen, for all our stringed instrument questions and needs. I can't recommend him highly enough.
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December 2021 by Refined Bohemian
Stephen is amazing and really knows his stuff. Kind, funny, personal and very helpful. Thank you for taking care of our family
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November 2021 by Reem Khalil
Stephen is amazing and really knows his stuff. Kind, funny, personal and very helpful. Thank you for taking care of our family
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June 2021 by Mark Freeman
Stephen is a master at what he does. That, and his encyclopedic knowledge of music and styles, makes his shop a place you must visit...
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February 2021 by Leona Robinson
Amazing service, kind patient, descent pro Summer selection in guitar and electronics, fast and easy check out, low pressure. AMAZING REPAIRs!!!
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February 2021 by hanna timothy
Made an online purchase and when I came to pick it up, the box was completely dirty and ripped up so I asked the associate if I could look inside.
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January 2021 by Tammy Leis
Mr. Davy is honest and conscientious. I showed him my small and thin fingers, he customized my violin and my bow to fit my hands. Now, my bow bounces easily with full tone. My fingers can play double stops easily. I'm very comfortable to play my violin now. Thank you so much Mr. Davy.
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December 2020 by Richard Zimmer
Stephen Is the most honest violin dealer, maker and fixer i've ever know.Unlike the corporate violin shops witch try to cheat you in buying a cheap student instrument, Stephen does not do that. The violins available and in the process of restoration are the most pristine, amazing and beautiful instruments I have ever seen. By far the best Violin Shop in all of California!
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July 2020 by K H.
I've been meaning to write this review for a while, but we visited the shop right before covid hit so my mind was elsewhere. My boyfriend and I came from reno in mid February to visit his parents. Since reno doesn't have a big selection of music stores we decided to look for a new bow for myself in the laguna area. At first I was hesitant to stop here because of the size of the building. I didnt think he would have a big selection. Not only did he have a decent amount of inventory it was great quality. We stayed in there for at least an hour just talking about violin related topics. Even my boyfriend, who doesn't know much on the subject, was thoroughly entertained. He said he could've talked to him for another 2 hours. I ended up purchasing a really nice bow from him and he was extremely helpful and worked with me on the logistics of traveling with it and trying it out. He really knows his stuff and he's also very friendly, interesting and helpful. Honestly I can't say enough good things about him. Everytime we go back to laguna I plan to visit him.
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June 2020 by Tanya W.
We were referred to Steohen through my 10 year old son's viola teacher to repair a broken bridge on his vioka. From the start it was clear Stephen knows his trade, values the instruments and truly wants to help people, even in difficult times. As my son got frustrated with a violin-converted-to-viola which wouldn't hold a tune, we turned to Stephen to find an affordable (and I am not saying cheap) but fairly priced beautiful 13 inch Viola. Stephen did not disappoint. He found the perfect Viola and then edicated Alex on the instrument, bow and their origins to Alex's delight. And the sound and quality of the instrument cant be underestimated!!! It sounds beautiful, singing through our home, a high quality instrument! My son who started dreading practicing, is now thriving on this magical viola. I didn't want his interest and talent to go to waste on a cheap instrument that couldn't hold a tune. Stephen shows mastery in his trade (just look at the violins in his studio) and just as important, genuine care for his clients. I thank you, Stephen, for enhancing Alex's skills and passion and working on a plan to afford the viola while our budgets are constrained. You are a blessed man and we are so lucky to have found you! And Alex's teacher is equally thrilled.
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February 2020 by Larhonda Quarles
Fantastic service. Took my Great Grandmothers Fredr Aug Glass violin in for restoration.
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December 2019 by Maria Papaefthymiou
Mr Davy has the best sounding violins because he knows how to properly set-up and service a violin. His repair work is beautiful in both violins and bows. We had so many bad experiences with violin shops across the nation. Not so with Mr Davy. Davy violins is the best shop on the greater LA area. No one compares.
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August 2019 by Hekar Rivera Violin
He builds beautiful violins using tried and true authentic Italian building techniques, from wood selection to varnish! So knowledgeable and experienced!
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August 2019 by Brian Hicks
Fantastic service. Took my Great Grandmothers Fredr Aug Glass violin in for restoration. Father had nearly destroyed it. Mr Davy was initial skeptical about it being playable but none the less took in the work.
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July 2019 by Nancy Leland
Excelent service, repairs and creation of new handmade violins and guitars.