Walt Senkow made violins for nearly 60 years. They were his passion and love.


Violin made by both Walt Senkow and son. Finished in 2009. Photo as published in local magazine article.

Established 2005

Texas Made Investment Violins

Click below link to view YouTube of a Walt Senkow made violin being played by Jonathan Romanko. Video posted:March 12, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjSrCfk9rSs&feature=youtu.be

Click below link to hear then 16 yo Jonathan Romanko of Troy, MO play "Amazing Grace" on a violin made by Walt Senkow of Dallas, Texas.  (4:26 in length)

Click for Amazing Grace played on a Senkow violin.

Senkow Violins is a family-owned craft of handmade American stringed instruments spanning two generations and over 80 years of tradition. Founded as an internet platform in 2005, the brand focuses on creating high-quality, bench-made "Texas Investment Violins" designed for players and fine-art collectors alike.


The Makers Behind the Brand

Walt Senkow: The late family patriarch who handcrafted violins for nearly 60 years in the Dallas area. Known as a maverick luthier, he uniquely drew and designed his own custom violin pattern molds rather than just copying standard historical templates.
Danny Senkow: Walt’s son and a resident of Wylie, Texas, who carries on the meticulous family craft from his local workshop.


Craft Philosophy & Investment Value

Aged for Resonance: The Senkows operate under the philosophy that a truly well-made instrument sounds better the more it is played, slowly revealing its full tonal depth and financial value over several decades. We continue the belief that curing the wood with linseed oil is a key to improving tonal qualities.
Alternative Asset: The company markets its high-end, limited-production pieces as stable investments. They emphasize that fine violins historically appreciate over time, remaining largely detached from typical stock market volatility.
Collaboration: While Walt and Danny built many independent instruments, they also collaborated on unique joint pieces that enabled both their names to be placed on inside maker's label.



"A well made violin, one that is made from quality old spruce and maple wood and one that is played on, is one of the few things known that will continue to increase in value year after year"  ....Walt Senkow 1970'S