J. S. Holmes Fine Violins, LLC

01/07/2026

Vincenzo Panormo

11/12/2025

Sarah happily holding a rather nice fiddle...

10/29/2025

Carl Becker Sr., 1924

10/28/2025

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The dates for next summers workshop are out: June 14 to June 20, 2026. More info as we have it! Scenes from last year’s workshop, and application form are on our website.

05/06/2024

Thank you Stimpson and Associates for trimming out the deck with plantings! Getting ready to enjoy summer at the shop!

12/14/2019

Holiday 'cello repair (one full length crack through the post area and one from the top edge to the ff) in a rather fine contemporary instrument. Yes, it will need a soundpost patch. Try not to drop your 'cello on its bridge! :-(

03/21/2019

A very nice article in my home town's magazine from 2 years ago. Thank you Homefront. I'm feeling very welcomed here! Follow the link to the spring 2019 issue, pages 6-7 and 8-9.

The description of your website

01/04/2019

Updated website underway:

With over 35 years of experience working with instruments and bows of the violin family, Jeffrey Holmes provides restoration, appraisals, consultation, sales and new making from his studio in Tecumseh, Michigan.

06/20/2017

Looking forward to seeing old friends, and making new ones, at the Oberlin Instrument Restoration Workshop! https://www.facebook.com/oberlinviolinrestoration/?pnref=lhc

Advanced Instrument and Bow Restoration Techniques

06/24/2016

Looking forward to working with old and new friends at the Oberlin Summer Instrument Restoration Workshop next week!