1. Frank J Callier Violin Shop at 100 1/2 E. Commerce St. in San Antonio | Information and History
( General » History )

Here is some information about the shop located at 100 1/2 E. Commerce St. in San Antonio. I still use the band saw that's in the backgound.       ... ⓘ

Frank J Callier Violin Shop at 100 1/2 E. Commerce St. in San Antonio | Information and History

Learn about the history of the Frank J. Callier shop located at 100 1/2 E. Commerce St. in San Antonio and its continued use of the band saw in the background.

2. Frank J. Callier Violin Maker | History, Instruments and Exhibitions
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... before moving to San Antonio, Texas, in 1916. In 1928, he established the Callier Violin Shop at 5906 W. Sunset Blvd in Hollywood, California. Over his prolific career, Callier crafted approximately 300 ... ⓘ

Frank J. Callier Violin Maker | History, Instruments and Exhibitions

Explore the life and legacy of Frank J. Callier, renowned violin and bow maker in early 20th-century America. Discover rare photos, handcrafted instruments, pocket violin designs, and historic exposition memorabilia from the Callier-Scollard collection.

3. Mariachi Players in Charro Suits: Shop Photography
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Here are some Mariachi Players. Just a few months ago I started taking pictures of players that stopped by the shop in their Charro suits. Too bad I didn't take photos for the last 40 years. ⓘ

Mariachi Players in Charro Suits: Shop Photography

Explore captivating photos of Mariachi players in their Charro suits. Discover a collection of images captured at the shop over the past few months, showcasing the vibrant tradition of Mariachi attire.

4. Old Articles saved by Frank J. Callier
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Here are a bunch of old articles that Frank J. Callier had stored. They are displayed with thumbnails, clicking on the thumbnail will display the medium size image. When hovering over the medium size image ... ⓘ

Old Articles saved by Frank J. Callier

Meta description: Explore a collection of historic articles stored by Frank J. Callier. Click on the thumbnail to view medium size images, and access larger images by clicking on the bottom right icon or pressing "f".

5. Guarneri, del Gesu
( EventList » Birthdays » Guarneri, del Gesu )

Bartolomeo Giuseppe Antonio Guarneri, del Gesù (21 August 1698 – 17 October 1744) was an Italian luthier from the Guarneri house of Cremona. He rivals Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737) with regard to the ... ⓘ

Guarneri, del Gesu

Bartolomeo Giuseppe Antonio Guarneri, del Gesù (21 August 1698 – 17 October 1744) was an Italian luthier from the Guarneri house of Cremona. He rivals Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737) with regard to the respect and reverence accorded his instruments, and he has been called the finest violin maker of the Amati line. Instruments made by Guarneri are often referred to as Josephs or del Gesùs.

6. Another F.J. Callier violin.
( Comment: John Wood Apr 2016 )

... birdsong... Perhaps it was made from the wood of old St.Mary's Church as is the one he made in 1923 mentioned in a San Antonio newspaper. Thank God for the great crafstmen and women of the world. ... ⓘ

Another F.J. Callier violin.

I have one made by him in 1925. What a perfectly-varnished beauty! Wherever I take it it gets great comments and it is a real keeper for me. The G and D strings can growl and the A and E are as sweet as birdsong...

Perhaps it was made from the wood of old St.Mary's Church as is the one he made in 1923 mentioned in a San Antonio newspaper.

Thank God for the great crafstmen and women of the world.

Best Wishes
John Wood.

7. Photos
( Comment: John Wood Apr 2016 )

Hello Craig, Here are a few photos of my Callier violin with that wee paragraph from a San Antonio newspaper regarding a 1923 fiddle of Frank's. I just love the colour of his amazing varnish. ... ⓘ

Photos

Hello Craig,

Here are a few photos of my Callier violin with that wee paragraph from a San Antonio newspaper regarding a 1923 fiddle of Frank's.

I just love the colour of his amazing varnish.

A year ago I took this instrument to a luthier here as I needed the pegs adjusted. This fellow handles many a top class violin for the London orchestra squad (I am just a humble fiddler don't you know) but when he was finished and handing it back to me, he actually smiled and said, "very nice violin." Magic!

Best of luck in all your own musical endeavors. It's fantastic that you are carrying on such a great tradition of the original shop.

Kind regards,
John Wood.

8. Service Areas
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Here are some of the local cities that use my violin bow rehair and violin repair services. Hollywood Pasadena San Antonio Glendale Los Angeles El Monte Burbank Los Angeles Downey  ... ⓘ

Service Areas

Hollywood Pasadena San Antonio Glendale El Monte Burbank Los Angeles Downey Altadena La Crescenta Montrose La Canada Flindridge Sierra Madre Monrovia Glendora San Marino Arcadia West Hollywood...

9. Rio Hondo Symphony
( EventList » Free Concerts » Rio Hondo Symphony )

... No. 3   Antonio Vivaldi "Winter" from the Four Seasons Gustav Holst St. Paul's Suite Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C Major Celebrating the heart of the orchestra! The fabulous ... ⓘ

Rio Hondo Symphony

NO STRINGS ATTACHED!
February 5, 2012
Co-sponsored by Rio Hondo Symphony Guild
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Johann Sebastian Bach
"Air" (on the G string) Orchestral Suite No. 3


Antonio Vivaldi
"Winter" from the Four Seasons
Gustav Holst
St. Paul's Suite
Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky
Serenade for Strings in C Major
Celebrating the heart of the orchestra! The fabulous strings! From Bach to Tchaikovsky we present a program of...

10. Callier Violin Shop: A Legacy of Master Craftsmanship in Hollywood and Pasadena
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When Frank J Callier moved from San Antonio Texas to Hollywood Ca he opened the Callier Violin Shop at 5906 W. Sunset Blvd. He made about 300 violins and about 3,000 bows. On Sundays he came into the shop ... ⓘ

Callier Violin Shop: A Legacy of Master Craftsmanship in Hollywood and Pasadena

Discover the rich history of the Callier Violin Shop, a family-run business with roots from San Antonio to Hollywood and Pasadena. Learn about the remarkable journey of Frank and Paul Callier, their legacy of creating and repairing violins, bows, and more.

11. Photos from Frank J. Callier Violin Shop | Sunset Blvd Location
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... his journey—from his early violin shops in San Antonio and Hollywood to the instruments he meticulously created. Explore rare documents, historic photographs, exposition memorabilia, and personal items ... ⓘ

Photos from Frank J. Callier Violin Shop | Sunset Blvd Location

View photos from Frank J. Callier Violin Shop, possibly the one located at 5831 Sunset Blvd before the Hollywood Sunset and Bronson location. Discover the history of this iconic violin shop.

12. Callier-Scollard Violin Shop History | Frank Callier, Paul Callier, and Pasadena Legacy
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This section offers a deep dive into the rich history and legacy of the Callier and Scollard violin shops. From rare documents, early photographs, and historical shop locations to family stories and fascinating ... ⓘ

Callier-Scollard Violin Shop History | Frank Callier, Paul Callier, and Pasadena Legacy

Explore the legacy of the Callier-Scollard violin shops through historical photos, rare documents, exhibition memorabilia, and personal stories. Learn about Frank J. Callier, Paul Callier, and Craig Scollard, their instruments, shop locations, and contributions to violin making in Pasadena and beyond.