John Masters viola question

[Glenn Engstrom]

My son has a viola made by "John Masters Columbus, Ohio"

Is any familiar with this maker? We are pleased with the instrument but I
would like to know more about the person who made the instrument.

Thanks in advance

- Glenn

[Alex Kerezy]

Hi Glenn,
My name is Alex Kerezy. I'm an electric violin / fiddle player from Ohio. I
currently live in Dayton but used to live in Columbus. Well anyway, I had
John Master fix up an acoustic violin that was given to me by my uncle. This
included taking the top off and shaving / tuning it. It turned out quite
well. He works out of his house however he's legit. I mean there's tons of
instruments there so he has plenty of business. He told me at the time (this
has been 8 yrs ago now) - he repaired instruments for the Columbus Symphony
Orchestra. (not the most famous orchestra.... but probably some of the best
players in Columbus).
I looked and can not find his number. There are a number of acoustic
instrument shops up in Columbus that might have a number for him (Sweetwater,
The Loft Violin Shoppe)

Hope that helps,
Alex

[Alex Kerezy]

Hi Glenn,
My name is Alex Kerezy. I'm an electric violin / fiddle player from Ohio. I
currently live in Dayton but used to live in Columbus. Well anyway, I had

John Masters fix up an acoustic violin that was given to me by my uncle. This

included taking the top off and shaving / tuning it. It turned out quite
well. He works out of his house however he's legit. I mean there's tons of
instruments there so he has plenty of business. He told me at the time (this
has been 8 yrs ago now) - he repaired instruments for the Columbus Symphony
Orchestra. (not the most famous orchestra.... but probably some of the best
players in Columbus).
I looked and can not find his number. There are a number of acoustic
instrument shops up in Columbus that might have a number for him (Sweetwater,
The Loft Violin Shoppe)

Hope that helps,
Alex

[Glenn Engstrom]

Thank you Alex and others who responded.

From the responses it is clear to me that Mr. Masters is a very good
instrument maker. I appreciate your information. One of the folks pointed me
towards a "board" that John Masters is a frequenter of.

The instrument we have is labeled as being built in1996, we have had it
about 2 years. It seems to be a fine instrument. It is still continuing to
build/develop its voice and tone.

Thanks again to all.

- Glenn

"Alex Kerezy" <ake...@commkey.net> wrote in message
news:3A213711...@commkey.net...

> Hi Glenn,
> My name is Alex Kerezy. I'm an electric violin / fiddle player from
Ohio. I
> currently live in Dayton but used to live in Columbus. Well anyway, I had

> John Master fix up an acoustic violin that was given to me by my uncle.

This
> included taking the top off and shaving / tuning it. It turned out quite
> well. He works out of his house however he's legit. I mean there's tons of
> instruments there so he has plenty of business. He told me at the time
(this
> has been 8 yrs ago now) - he repaired instruments for the Columbus
Symphony
> Orchestra. (not the most famous orchestra.... but probably some of the
best
> players in Columbus).
> I looked and can not find his number. There are a number of acoustic
> instrument shops up in Columbus that might have a number for him
(Sweetwater,
> The Loft Violin Shoppe)
>
> Hope that helps,
> Alex
>
>
> Glenn Engstrom wrote:
>

[hhl...@gmail.com]

HI I have a violin made by John Masters of Columbus Ohio and I'd like to contact him. Do you have any more info?
I bought it in 1982.

Holly

[laurst...@gmail.com]

Hi Glenn,

I realize it's 18 years later, but I've just found your post about my Great Uncle, John Masters. If you would like more information, I'd be happy to put you in touch with my mother, John's niece.

All the best,

Lauren

[teammar...@gmail.com]

Hi Lauren, My aunt played with the Columbus Orchestra and is looking to get in touch with John Masters. I would love to put her in touch with your mother or Great Uncle. Thank you, Erin (erin...@gmail.com)

[hmast...@gmail.com]

I am this John Masters 614-262-9254

[susan91...@gmail.com]

Hi John,
I found your post on Google. You made a viola for me back in 1982/3. You bought it back from me later and I’m still regretting giving it up. I was in an abusive marriage at the time and my now-ex made me sell it for the money. I’d love to get back into playing. Do you ever run across any of your old violas? Take Care, Susan Miller (susan.mi...@gmail.com)