Carl Fredrick Becker

Carl Fredrick Becker (also known as Carl F. Becker and Carl Becker Jr.) (1919 – January 30, 2013) was an American luthier and restorer, known for restoring the "Lady Blunt" 1721 Stradivarius violin. He had a reputation as "one of America's finest violin makers" and “the dean of American violin-making”.

Carl Fredrick Becker
Born
Carl Fredrick Becker

1919 (1919)
Chicago (Illinois), United States
Died(2013-01-30)January 30, 2013
Park Ridge (Illinois), United States
NationalityAmerican
OccupationLuthier
Years active1937 - 2013
SpouseGeraldine Smetana
Children
  • Paul Becker
  • Jennifer Becker
  • Carol Henderson
  • Marilyn Becker

Becker was a founding member of both the International Association of Violin and Bow Makers (Entente Internationale des Luthiers et Archetiers) and the American Federation of Violin and Bowmakers. Several important American luthiers trained under his guidance including Peter Beare, Eric Benning (of Benning Violins), Charles Rufino, Sebastian Zens and Samuel Zygmuntowicz.

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