For full-service sales, repair, restoration and rentals of violins and violin family instruments, Jacoby Fine Violins is the preferred choice of professional and advancing musicians. Located in the heart of Alton's Broadway Makers District, this specialty shop provides 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 a beloved family violin — and know that repairs will be done correctly if the worst happens.

Sales: Instruments made by Christopher Jacoby are played by professionals around the world. The shop is currently offering a few fine violins, violas, and cellos by commission, and there is a 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 specific needs and dreams.