Full service sales, repair, restoration and rentals of violins and violin family instruments. Located in the heart of Alton's Broadway Makers District. Providing professional tonal adjustment, consultation for repair and restoration, rental instruments, trial of fine instruments and bows.

Repair and restoration: Setup, tonal adjustment, seasonal checkups, and full restoration of fine instruments. Twenty-five years of caring for the well-loved and valuable instruments of professionals in the U.S. and Europe has informed the practices and ethics of this business. Schedule a health checkup for your beloved family violin — and know that you can have it repaired correctly if the worst happens.

Sales: Instruments made by Christopher Jacoby are played by professionals around the world. Currently offering a few fine violins, violas, and cellos by commission. One-year waiting list for custom work.

Jacoby Fine Violins also offers a full line of beginner and student instruments, as well as modern and historical instruments set up to the highest standards. Now is the time to pick it up and learn!

Rentals: A well set-up rental instrument makes all the difference! Rentals from Jacoby are the best in the area. Advancing or professional musicians can rent something better than student level if needed for a concert, the month or the year.

Schedule an appointment to discuss your specific needs and dreams.