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GUADAGNINI VIOLIN SHOP
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FINE VIOLINS VIOLAS CELLOS & BOWS MAKERS RESTORERS DEALERS
STORE HOURS: Tues- Fri 10 AM -5 PM. Sat 11 AM -4 PM. SUN & MON CLOSED
HIGHLIGHTS
![chosen by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as their expert luthier](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_cbc05a8794f14c88bf7a4f2a7f590c8f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_39,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_cbc05a8794f14c88bf7a4f2a7f590c8f~mv2.png)
to examine and prepare their cargo documentation
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CLIENTS GLAMOUR
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![Aaron Rosand | Guadagnini Violin Shop | www.guadagniniviolins.com | Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_3344a6f0bfab48d98da04402dc23d60b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_46,h_23,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_3344a6f0bfab48d98da04402dc23d60b~mv2.png)
“To Chunyee Lu I am most impressed with the powerful sound & character of your fine violin” --Aaron Rosand
![Li-Kuo Chang | Guadagnini Violin Shop | www.guadagniniviolins.com | Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_d3731eaa6c084b768b629c7c689d8c96~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_24,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_d3731eaa6c084b768b629c7c689d8c96~mv2.png)
“To Chun-yee, with gratitude + admiration! —Li-kuo Chang Acting Principal Violist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
![Yo-Yo Ma](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_9390c178d2944a99a51d209f7c2f4860~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_24,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_9390c178d2944a99a51d209f7c2f4860~mv2.png)
with Yo-Yo Ma
![Aaron Rosand | Guadagnini Violin Shop | www.guadagniniviolins.com | Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_3344a6f0bfab48d98da04402dc23d60b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_46,h_23,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_3344a6f0bfab48d98da04402dc23d60b~mv2.png)
“To Chunyee Lu I am most impressed with the powerful sound & character of your fine violin” --Aaron Rosand
FEATURING
![Nicolo Gagliano 1763](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_dedcde4c46434060a7ce62a29c76c2be~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_39,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_dedcde4c46434060a7ce62a29c76c2be~mv2.png)
Antonio Gragnani violin, certificate: Jacques Francais certificate: William Moennig & Son
![Hippolyte Chrétien Silvestre cello, Paris 1891](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_a7974a576f254cceafcd8e6c13398585~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_39,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_a7974a576f254cceafcd8e6c13398585~mv2.png)
![Tetsuo Matsuda | Guadagnini Violin Shop | www.guadagniniviolins.com | Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_40577237dc024424b4f6ba9c971b6c8a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_39,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_40577237dc024424b4f6ba9c971b6c8a~mv2.png)
An American violin by Tetsuo Matsuda, Barrington, 1993
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Antonio Gragnani violin, certificate: Jacques Francais certificate: William Moennig & Son
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Featured Instruments
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Featured Bows
![Francois Peccatte | Guadagnini Violin Shop | www.guadagniniviolins.com | Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_39f35df3af6848909b47a69d942d4342~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_31,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_39f35df3af6848909b47a69d942d4342~mv2.png)
A fine French violin bow by Francois Peccatte Paris circa 1840
![John Dodd | Guadagnini Violin Shop | www.guadagniniviolins.com | Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_36c4c8bc7eef441faf41cf07746bf6e8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_31,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_36c4c8bc7eef441faf41cf07746bf6e8~mv2.png)
An English violin bow by John Dodd, circa 1780
![Francois Peccatte | Guadagnini Violin Shop | www.guadagniniviolins.com | Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_39f35df3af6848909b47a69d942d4342~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_31,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_39f35df3af6848909b47a69d942d4342~mv2.png)
A fine French violin bow by Francois Peccatte Paris circa 1840
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Certificates & Insurance Appraisals
Guadagnini Violin Shop has issued approximately 1800 insurance appraisals and certificates, including for prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University. Its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies.
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Guadagnini Violin Shop has issued approximately 1800 insurance appraisals and certificates, including for prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University. Its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies.
![Certificates & Insurance Appraisals | Guadagnini Violin Shop | www.guadagniniviolins.com | Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_a97761f38d5f4be9b69d4aa8279cea11~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_32,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_a97761f38d5f4be9b69d4aa8279cea11~mv2.png)
Guadagnini Violin Shop has issued approximately 1800 insurance appraisals and certificates, including for prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University. Its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies.
![Certificates & Insurance Appraisals | Guadagnini Violin Shop | www.guadagniniviolins.com | Chicago](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_d21627c7387348da95f00d7636f38d34~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_32,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_d21627c7387348da95f00d7636f38d34~mv2.png)
Guadagnini Violin Shop has issued approximately 1800 insurance appraisals and certificates, including for prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University. Its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies.
![certificates from Guadagnini Violin Shop](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_2801b6dedeec435cbe903f9918d7bca9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_37,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_2801b6dedeec435cbe903f9918d7bca9~mv2.png)
Guadagnini Violin Shop has issued approximately 1800 insurance appraisals and certificates, including for prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University. Its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_5b90475c4d3443dd82422055d0da2500~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_62,h_117,al_c,lg_1,q_85,blur_3,enc_avif,quality_auto/goldflower1_edited_edited_edited_edited_.png)
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RESTORATIONS & REPAIRS
Guadagnini Violin Shop has done important restoration work for many of the string players of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as well as for prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Indiana University.
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![Restoration o Francesco Rugeri violin for Indiana University](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_022a556c944f4db292754cd4cf7d95fa~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_39,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_022a556c944f4db292754cd4cf7d95fa~mv2.png)
Restoration o Francesco Rugeri violin for Indiana University
![Restoration on Ferdinando Gagliano for Northwestern University](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_771f7d5efdd44fd9b7f9f559b7c13fa0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_39,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_771f7d5efdd44fd9b7f9f559b7c13fa0~mv2.png)
Restoration on Ferdinando Gagliano for Northwestern University
![Cello Before & After](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_ff7a3eaee69f4e16860c30bcb83cc612~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_39,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_ff7a3eaee69f4e16860c30bcb83cc612~mv2.png)
Cello Before & After
![Restoration o Francesco Rugeri violin for Indiana University](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9b57b_022a556c944f4db292754cd4cf7d95fa~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_47,h_39,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9b57b_022a556c944f4db292754cd4cf7d95fa~mv2.png)
Restoration o Francesco Rugeri violin for Indiana University
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Our Stories
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Haoli Lin, a client and friend of the Guadagnini Violin Shop, published his third album with Naxos.
Mr. Lin performs on a 1732 Nicolo Gagliano violin, purchased from the Guadagnini Violin Shop.