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Address: 11340 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604-3137
Tel: (818) 762 1374
Fax: (818) 762 1374
http://www.benningvioilins.com
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About Benning Violins-Studio City Music

Benning Violins in Los Angeles has a long tradition of expert service and meeting the needs of musicians - from the beginner to the professional - since 1953. For three generations, the Benning family name has been synonymous with the making of fine, master-crafted violins, violas and cellos. Fine instruments crafted by Eric Benning are owned and played by a number of premier players, concert performers and recording artists. Benning Violins has the largest catalog of fine instruments for sale on the West Coast.

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Installing the Bridge on a Stringed Instrument

05/09/2013

Careful installation of the bridge is necessary to achieve proper sound, tuning and maintenance of violins, or cellos. A poorly Read more

The Acoustics of the Violin Body

05/09/2013

The body of , including their front and back plates, their sides as well as the air they contain, all Read more

Choosing the Tailpiece on a Stringed Instrument

05/09/2013

The tailpiece anchors the strings on the bottom end of , violas and cellos. As the top of the strings Read more

Renowned Los Angeles Violinmaker, Benning Violins, Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Open House

05/09/2013

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The History of Modern Violinmaking

04/01/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck The modern violin’s origins are in the schools of violinmaking in Brescia and Cremona, Read more

Varnishing the Body of a Stringed Instrument

04/01/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck A good violin, viola or cello varnish can play an important role in perfecting Read more

The History of Violinmaking in the Golden Age

04/01/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck The first modern violins were made in Northern Italy in the middle of the Read more

Los Angeles-based Violin Studio, Benning Violins, Announces Launch of Online Retail Store

03/15/2013

Renowned Los Angeles violin studio launches online retail store to compliment their existing online catalog of fine, master-crafted instruments. Read more

Materials for Making Violin Strings

03/15/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck All violins, but especially older, sound better with fine strings. The string-maker, or “cordaro” Read more

The History of Ancient Violinmaking

03/15/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck Before the invention in Italy of instruments we know today as the violins, and Read more

Violin Fittings: The Tuning Pegs, Tailpiece and Tail Gut

03/07/2013

The fittings of the , including the tuning pegs, tailpiece and tail gut, are attachments that are added on Read more

Appropriate Pressure for Tuning Pegs

03/07/2013

, violists and use tuning pegs daily to adjust the tones of each string on their instrument. In violinmaking, Read more

What is a composite instrument?

02/27/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck Composite instruments are , violas or cellos with one or more parts that have Read more

Types of Glues Used in Instrument Making

02/27/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck In the production and repair of stringed instruments such as violins, and cellos, hide Read more

Violinmaking and Chladni Patterns

02/27/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck Chladni Patterns are the result of techniques of visualizing the vibrations of a resonating Read more

Ebony Fingerboards Resist Wear

02/27/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck The fingerboards of , violas and cellos are the most touched surface on the Read more

Types of Wood for Making a Violin

02/27/2013

Written by S. Van Dyck There are a variety of woods used for making , including Maple, Spruce, Ebony, Read more

Why the Great String Instrument Bows Come From France

02/06/2013

By R. Klettke French Bow Makers Have a Long Tradition of Superior Quality Bows for stringed instruments largely come Read more

Why the Great Violins Came From Italy

02/06/2013

By R. Klettke Old fine Italian violins deserve their reputation for greatness. The tradition for making fine violins, violas Read more

Aleksandra Maslovaric Acquires Violin From Los Angeles Violinmaker Benning

01/17/2013

Renowned Los Angeles-based violin virtuoso Aleksandra Maslovaric, has acquired a master violin crafted by luthier Eric Benning. The violin, Read more

Benning Violins: Renowned Master Bowmaker, Ole Kanestrom, to Take Up Part-Time Residence at Los Ange

12/19/2012

Benning Violins, a distinguished Los Angeles-area violin shop that serves string players from beginners to professionals, has announced a Read more

What Do You Do if You “Find a Strad”?

12/10/2012

A Stradivarius Violin in Your Attic? How to Know. It would be a great shock to the world of Read more

Should You Refinish a Fine Stringed Instrument for Color?

12/10/2012

Should a Desire for Color Change Warrant Refinishing a Fine Violin? The finish on antique and modern fine stringed Read more

What to Know Before Buying a Fine Violin Online From a Shop

11/20/2012

Before Buying a Fine Violin Online, Know About the Shop Selling It Buying a fine stringed instrument can rarely Read more

Why You Shouldn't Purchase Fine Stringed Instruments on Craigslist

11/19/2012

Purchasing Violins from Individual Sellers Online is Probably a Mistake Even affordable student violins come in a wide range Read more

When Is It Time to Upgrade From a Student Violin to a Fine Violin?

11/15/2012

Violin Students Upgrading to a Finer Violin Need to Know How and When The moment for students of any Read more

What To Look for When Choosing a Local Violin Shop

11/13/2012

Violin Shops Have Key Features to Look For When Choosing The purchase of a violin at any price level Read more

Violin Crafted By Los Angeles Violinmaker Eric Benning Shown at Modern Masters Exhibition

11/07/2012

Eric Benning, distinguished violinmaker at Los Angeles-based violin shop Benning Violins, is one of almost 50 modern master violinmakers chosen Read more

Benning Violins, Renowned Los Angeles Violin Shop Featured on A&E’s Reality Show “Storage Wars” DVD

10/11/2012

Distinguished Los Angeles violin shop, Benning Violins, and master violinmakers Eric and Hans Benning, are featured prominently on Arts & Entertainment Channel’s DVD release of “Storage Wars: Season … Read more

Concert Violinist Ashot Tigranyan Acquires Violin from Los Angeles Violinmaker Eric Benning

10/04/2012

World renowned Russian conductor and concert violinist Ashot Tigranyan has recently acquired a violin crafted by master violinmaker Eric Benning of Benning Violins in Los Angeles. Read more

Renowned Los Angeles Violin Shop Offers West Coast’s Largest Online Catalog of Master Instruments

10/04/2012

The distinguished and renowned Los Angeles violin shop, Benning Violins, has released their online catalog of the most extensive collection of fine antique and contemporary violins, violas, cellos an… Read more

Renowned Los Angeles Violin Shop To Offer Financing

10/04/2012

Benning Violins, a renowned family-owned and operated violin shop since 1953, is pleased to now offer individualized financing plans on instruments, bows and accessory purchases. Read more

Renown Los Angeles Violin Shop Releases New Web Site

10/04/2012

Benning Violins, formerly known as Studio City Music, one of Los Angeles’ most distinguished violin shops serving string players from beginners to the professional since 1953, has released a new stat… Read more

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