What the workshop does

With a deep passion for their work, our luthiers constantly seek out new techniques and innovations to enhance the playability and overall quality of every instrument they handle. Their commitment to excellence ensures that each instrument is transformed into a true masterpiece, capable of bringing out the best in musicians and captivating audiences alike.

  • Setup: hand-carved bridges and soundposts.
  • Repair/Restoration: cracks, open seams, etc.
  • Instrument Maintenance: cleanings, bow rehair, string replacement, etc.
  • Collaborate with artists to fully customize their instruments.
  • Create new instruments. Contact Owen Lee for inquires.

Repair / Restoration

String Instrument Repair

We offer repairs for Violin, Viola, and Cello, as well as Acoustic, Classical and Electric Guitar.

Services include, but not limited to:

  • Glue cracks, chips, open seams
  • Fingerboard plane/reset and neck set
  • Retouch varnish
  • Classical guitar restring
  • Guitar bridge: carve, glue, setup.

Instrument Maintenance

Even if you don't need any big repairs, it's always a good idea to have your instrument inspected to keep it in top condition.

Services include, but not limited to:

  • Tonal adjustment
  • Hand-carved bridges
  • Cleaning and French polish
  • Peg and tailpiece replacement.

Bow Repair

We offer repairs for Violin, Viola, and Cello, as well as Acoustic, Classical and Electric Guitar.

Services include, but not limited to:

  • Glue cracks, chips, open seams
  • Fingerboard plane/reset and neck set
  • Retouch varnish
  • Classical guitar restring
  • Guitar bridge: carve, glue, setup.

Our Makers at Work

Our exceptional luthiers not only provide instrument servicing for our customers but also possess the remarkable skill to craft violins and violas from scratch. In the LAVS workshop, they have access to all the necessary tools to create instruments that are truly works of playable art. From finger planes to UV light boxes, our luthiers build their award-winning instruments entirely in-house.

Furthermore, the collaborative efforts of our luthiers result in the production of violins specifically for our shop. Keep an eye out for the “LAVS Selected Instrument” label, as it signifies a violin crafted by some of the country’s finest artisans.

In addition to these exceptional instruments, our owner Owen Lee has his own collection available for purchase under the name “Owens & Parkley.” These instruments offer a unique opportunity to acquire an instrument crafted by Owen Lee himself, further adding to the diversity and excellence of our offerings.

Meet the Luthiers

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Kwangyeon Ryan Kim
Our Workshop
Luthier & Violin Maker
Sanha Park
Our Workshop
Luthier & Violin Maker
Jake Jiwon Han
Our Workshop
Workshop Chief Violin Maker

 The Luthier's  collection

Our Luthier's Collection offers quality work from meticulous ...