James G Cave is a luthier of violins, violas, and cellos. He was the proprietor of the Da Capo Violin Shop in San Francisco California and Bend Oregon for many years. James continues to make violins at his home in Bend Oregon.
“New is not better, Old is not better, Better is Better.”
Included within this website is information about instruments currently for sale and other topics that may be of interest to our customers and friends.
CURRENT PURCHASABLE INVENTORY Information on all current purchasable instruments.
ENDORSEMENTS What people say about James Cave’s instruments.
ABOUT US About James Cave, violin maker, and Lenore Gilbert, violinist and violist.
PHOTO GALLERY Photos of instruments and our activities.
RECORDINGS & VIDEOS Recordings and videos featuring instruments made by James Cave.
SERVICES AND CONSULTING Services and Consulting related to stringed instrument care.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT Specific instructions in caring for
your James Cave instrument.
PURCHASING PROCESS AND TERMS OF SALE How to try instruments, methods of purchase, and terms of sale.
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NOTIFICATIONS AND PRIVACY Copyright, notifications, and privacy policies.