John E. Sipe

I own a John Sipe violin. My Mother was a concert violinist. She passed away before I began my journey with the violin. I purchased my violin at Fiddles and Sticks in Winder, Ga. Apparently, Mr. Sipe was not happy with the finish and only wanted a fraction of it's worth. I was a beginner. That violin was magic. (and still is) I call it my "Orphan." I realize it's worth but it is a part of me. The night before my decision to buy, I had a dream where my Mother encouraged me to purchase the...

Dear Crystal,
I was just visiting the website and found out about your Dad. I am so sorry.

My mother, Berneta Burnam, was a very dear friend of your family. My sister, Pam and I would often go with her from our home in Hickory to visit the violin shop, attend concerts, etc. My mom had the greatest respect for John's work and his incredible abilities. He was the one she went to when there was ever a problem with her violins (she had many because she taught violin, as you...

Crystal, you may not remember me, but my parents and I went to First Alliance many years ago. I live in Southport NC now, but my husband had been in Charlotte on business and brought home a Charl Observer. I saw your dad's obit in there and your name. I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad. But our hope is forever in what lies beyond our mortal death. Your dad, I remembered was a violin maker. What a wonderful legacy he had in his gift of music. Just wanted to say "hello" after many, many...

My heart felt condolences go out to you all. John was a very good man and I enjoyed many interesting conversations with him.I am glad I got to know him these past five years and he will be deeply missed - Jon Post Charlotte,NC

To Mr. Randy and Annette Sipe and Family:
At this time I am praying GOD will give you the Strength and Comfort as
you go through the Services for your Uncle. To the Sipe Family: Keep Your
Faith and Trust in GOD. Cynthia Lovick

John was a great Christian man who loved his Lord. We had many talks about our faith as I watched him work on his "instruments of Love." He has touched so many lives with his violins including my wife, son and daughter who all play "John Sipe Violins". Our condolences go to the entire family and pray you find the peace that only God can provide.

As a fellow luthier I admired John's God inspired talent as a violinmaker. Over the 25 years that we associated I learned to respect his kindness and brotherly love. The world has lost a fine violinmaker and a sweet and gentle man. May God bless you all in this time of loss, but also give you peace in knowing that John is resting in the Paradise of the Lord.

Dear family members, I have known John since 1960. We would travel to his house in Newton once a week to practice music [Millard and Jerry and the country Pals]. Later I played with the Roustabouts for over seven years. John has recieved his reward. We still must face ours. May God bless each of you at this time. JERRY fURR