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Shaker Violin Repair in the News

New York Folklore: An Interview with Luthier Stephen Iachetta

Times Union: Classical Notes: A retiree reignites passion for music, with strings attached. Stephen Iachetta now repairs violins, with some performances on the side

The Friends Union Band has two albums available to stream at Spotify Friends Union Reunion album and Friends Union Live and other online streaming sites.

See Testimonials for references.


Available by appointment: 10 AM to 10 PM daily. Contact Shaker Violin Repair by phone 518-785-0453 or email [email protected]

Instrument pickup and delivery are available in New York’s Greater Capital District. Minor repairs, new strings and set-ups may be done while you walk on the adjoining State Canal Recreationway Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail.

sunset on the canal trail

The view from Shaker Violin Repair is spectacular as the sun sets on the water at the widest point of the Mohawk River from the shop windows, deck and trail side benches at 4229 River Road, Latham, NY, 12110 (just over a mile from I87 Northway Exit 6).