Restored in Markneukirchen

Giving old instruments their voice back – expertly, inspected and with respect for the original

Hand-drawn illustration of a traditional instrument workshop in Markneukirchen

Genuine instrument making from Markneukirchen

For generations, Markneukirchen has stood for genuine instrument making. That is exactly where our partner Sascha Weber works in his own instrument workshop.

Together, we give selected old instruments their voice back – expertly, with experience and, above all, with respect for the original.

Restoring without erasing history

A good restoration is not about making every trace of the past disappear. It is about making the instrument playable again without erasing its history.

Patina, minor signs of use and the character of past decades are preserved – because they are exactly what make each instrument one of a kind.

Hand-drawn illustration of a restored old violin with visible patina
Illustration: An old instrument is carefully inspected before restoration

1. Thorough inspection

Before any work begins, each instrument is carefully assessed: condition, materials, construction and previous repairs. This results in a clear plan of what is needed – and what will deliberately be preserved.

Illustration: An instrument maker's hands during expert restoration

2. Expert restoration

In Sascha Weber's workshop, the instrument is restored with experience and traditional craftsmanship – with the aim of restoring its playability while preserving the original.

Illustration: A restored instrument is test-played and approved with a certificate

3. Tests & certificate

Only after final tests is the instrument approved – complete with a certificate. That way, you know for sure that your instrument has been inspected and is ready to play. 

Illustration of a well-equipped instrument workshop in the Vogtland region

A workshop in the Musikwinkel of the Vogtland

Markneukirchen lies at the heart of the Musikwinkel in the Vogtland – a region where instrument making has been at home for generations.

Our partner's workshop has everything needed for expert restoration.

Sascha Weber's own instrument workshop in Markneukirchen

Complete equipment for inspection, restoration and testing

Experience and craft tradition from the Musikwinkel

Approval only after testing – with certificate

Who restores the instruments?

The instruments are restored by our partner Sascha Weber in his own instrument workshop in Markneukirchen.

Are all instruments inspected before restoration?

Yes. Every instrument is first thoroughly inspected, then expertly restored and only approved after final tests.

What does the certificate confirm?

The certificate approves the instrument after successful testing.

Are signs of use preserved?

Yes, deliberately. The aim is to make the instrument playable again without erasing its history. The patina and character of the original are preserved.