For many professional musicians and serious students, the search for a great instrument may be a long one. The goal is to find an instrument that will best display one's talents. The greatest musicians most often perform on old instruments, so it is understandable that the advancing musician is drawn towards the dream of owning an old instrument. Certainly, the great Italian makers of the 17th and 18th centuries largely set the standards for excellence. The idea that old is better has been accepted for many years, but in accepting this idea, the musician may miss an opportunity to discover the fine qualities of modern instruments.
Modern instruments are a desirable alternative for the musician.
The present day makers are in a better position than any in the past to produce quality instruments. Examples of fine old instruments are more accessible for study and reference. There is also a greater knowledge of techniques employed by the old masters that can be applied to new construction. At Carl Becker and Son, there exists great respect for the fine old instruments and the methods employed by the masters who created them. These instruments have endured and continue to produce exceptional tone.