View Related Episode: Don Bailey, Luthier Jon Franke, Niel DePonte, Metro Arts

Luthier John Franke lives in Monroe, where he builds violins, violas and cellos. He strives for the perfect instrument, with a Stradivarius violin as the ultimate example, although he himself is entirely self-taught.

First Broadcast: 2004
Producer: KC Cowan

Appeared in episodes: Fritz Richmond, Luthier Jon Franke, Wood Sculptor Philip Clausen, Don Bailey, Luthier Jon Franke, Niel DePonte, Metro Arts

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ProViolins.com — Award winning USA violin maker Jonathan S. Franke, offers for sale fine modern handmade violins, violas, and cellos.
Arts & Life: Jon Franke — Find out about the new award Jon Franke and bowmaker Ken Altman are offering to Oregon students.
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