History &
Heritage

William Harris Lee & Company was established in 1978. As makers of fine string instruments, we developed an unmistakable style in sound and design which has revolutionized the industry.

History &
Heritage

William Harris Lee & Company was established in 1978. As makers of fine string instruments, we developed an unmistakable style in sound and design which has revolutionized the industry.

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American

Ingenuity

Our Story

Since our founding, William Harris Lee & Company has become the leading workshop in the tradition of the great violin houses which combines European craft and American ingenuity. As makers and dealers of fine string instruments, we focus on providing our community with incomparable value to meet the needs of every musician. Our shops employ a diverse team of experts and feature wide selections of instruments, bows, and accessories curated by our flagship location at the Fine Arts Building in downtown Chicago. It is our dream to generate world-class opportunities for the next generation and beyond.
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Our Mission:

To enrich life through the joys of music in ways that nurture growth for our community.

Instruments

It is our goal to offer instruments of the finest quality at every level. From the beginning we have recognized the need for exceptional value in tone and playability. Carefully sourced materials arrive at our workshop and are formed using proprietary methods to make uniquely crafted instruments. For over forty years, the luthiers at William Harris Lee & Co. have created remarkable string instruments which are enjoyed all over the world.

Serving our community is at the heart of our firm and why we provide space for artistry and inspiration at our shops in Chicago, Wilmette, and Atlanta. There are extensive options for every string playing need in each showroom. Our shops attract musicians and artisans who are devoted to making great music.

Shops

Our Team

Our team members come from seven countries in Europe, Asia, and Latin America as well as ten states in the Continental United States. Together we are artists in violin making and restoration as well as musicians and music educators.
Bill Lee

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Eli Biagi-Lee

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Lisa Zimmerman

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Julian Romane

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Kristine Boike

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Sergio Lozano

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Mark Braunstein

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Misha Sanderson

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Jacek Zadlo

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Gary Garavaglia

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Mietek Rusnak

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Kendy Johnson

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Adrienne Steely

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Yucel Acin

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Stanley

 Kiernoziak

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Kendy Johnson

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Adrienne Steely

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Yucel Acin

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Adrienne

 McLaughlin

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