Ben is a craftsman of fine violins. Ben makes two violin models, a Stradivari copy, and a Guarneri copy. I have compared Ben's violins with violins selling for four and five thousand dollars. Ben's violins are stronger, sweeter, rounder in sound, and just all around better in every way. I've played violins by other makers that cost as much as ten thousand dollars, and Ben's violins were comparable. Ben's violins are beautiful to look at as well as beautiful to listen to, and his workmanship is flawless. Ben also makes the viola and the cello, as well as student model violins. I have access to Ben violins in my studio in Carlsbad, California. If you would like to try one of Ben's violins, call me at 760-930-0667 or send an email to bensviolins@speedybeers.com.