Colin Maki operates a specialized practice in Manhattan focusing on fine and rare stringed instruments, bringing decades of expertise in authentication, valuation, and conservation to discerning collectors and professional musicians. While primarily known as a dealer and consultant in the antique instrument trade, the firm offers expert vintage guitar work alongside their services for classical stringed instruments and bows.

The practice takes a comprehensive approach to instrument care, with particular emphasis on maintaining the historical integrity of valuable pieces. Their luthier expertise extends to delicate repair and restoration work that requires an understanding of period-appropriate techniques and materials. Musicians and collectors seeking specialized attention for their vintage instruments benefit from the firm’s deep knowledge of the international market and sound technical guidance.

Located in their Upper East Side premises, Colin Maki serves artists, institutions, and private collectors who require first-rate expertise in matters of authenticity and conservation. The practice’s reputation rests on their nuanced understanding of both the craft of instrument repair and the broader landscape of the fine stringed instrument trade, making them a trusted resource for those with exceptional vintage pieces requiring specialized care.