“The Crispin/Hammer violin I was granted has such a beautiful and full tone. I love it like a baby and I’m very excited to take it with me to the Heifitz International Music Institute this summer! I couldn’t have asked for anything more special than this violin.”
Alette Williams, 2023 Sphinx Competition Semi-Finalist, Associate Concertmaster, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
“Craig’s meticulous workmanship and pride in his craft are evident as his violins have great sound production, beautiful tone coloring, and rich resonance typically found in more expensive instruments.”
Russell Williams, Concert Artist
“I am continually amazed — even astounded — by the resonance of Craig’s violins. And now I own one!”
Jill Foley, Masters in Violin Performance and Pedagogy
“Thanks. I’ll keep my Strad.”
Itzhak Perlman, Violinist
“Meh.”
Hillary Hahn, Violinist
“Have you considered different strings?”
Yehudi Menuhin, Violinist
“Didn’t burn very long.”
Niccolò Paganini, Violinist
“One word: Omobono.”
Antonio Stradivari, Luthier
“They sound okay to me.”
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer