David Finck ⩙ Luthier

Audition and Purchase

Discovery Requires Exploration

My studio nestles in the mountains of Western North Carolina, in the heart of historic Valle Crucis, a destination for many who appreciate the beauty and varied recreational opportunities found here. Musicians with a sense of adventure have found the trip to be worthwhile, drawn by the unique combination of tone, response, artistry, and value that they discover in my violins, violas, and cellos. It’s no more than a day’s travel from anywhere in the country. For cello auditions, if it’s a long drive we may arrange to meet halfway.

Testimonial

“Your violins are quite wonderful – fine instruments at reasonable prices"

Gil Morgenstern Soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, artistic director, teacher

"His instruments are very powerful, with warm, beautiful tone and marvelous range of many different colours. They react very sensibly to the performer's demands. I am confident that David's instruments may meet the deepest demands of today's musicians."

Mikhail Kopelman Professor of Violin, Eastman School of Music
Leader of the Kopelman Quartet
Former leader of the Borodin and Tokyo Quartets

Auditions

Current wait list time (Fall 2023) is 6 months for commissioned work. Please inquire about inventory or to schedule a visit. Consider an audition via home delivery. Return shipping is free if the instrument does not meet your needs (excludes cello). Auditions are easily arranged and typically last seven days.

Purchase

Please inquire about current prices. The combination of quality craftsmanship, tonal excellence, and reasonable cost found with my instruments provides unique value to musicians.

I offer a variety of payment options, including financing, to make purchase of my instruments possible for many musicians.

Policies

Sound adjustment is provided free of charge for the original purchaser. It is normal for an instrument to change over time in response to string tension and the forces applied by playing the instrument, especially in the first few years of its life. This may necessitate adjusting or replacing the soundpost as well as other possible adjustments to maintain optimal tonal characteristics and responsiveness.

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