Dennis McCarten has been making and repairing instruments for nearly two decades. This was a natural evolution from his lifelong love of wood and woodworking and his immersion in Irish traditional mus
Somerset Violins is a full-service violin shop for instruments and repairs. We carry violins and violas, cellos, bows, and a full line of accessories for the student and professional musician.
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Welcome to Frost Gully Violins. We specialize in restoration, appraisal and sale of fine violins, violas, cellos and bows. Let our experience help guide you to your perfect violin or keep your current
We have developed specific lines of quality student instruments with several makers in Germany, the Czech Republic and Romania. Our brand names are proprietary and are carried only in our stores. Thes
Francis Morris is a 1974 graduate of the world-renowned violinmaking school in Mittenwald, Germany. Subsequently he worked with Fritz Baumgartner in Basel, Switzerland, and at the shops of Hans Weissh
Violin, viola, cello or viol, my goal is to make a musical instrument that perfectly suits your artistic aims. Because each player is different, I make a variety of models based on the most successful
Hosmer Violins is proud to serve the musical community of Central New York and beyond. Since 1970 we have been the place to go for the student, amateur, and professional string musician.
Our specialty
French Master Bowmaker and MacArthur Fellow 2012, Benoit Rolland dedicates his life to music and to the art of bow making. His studio is in Boston.
Benoit Rolland designs each bow for a specific playi
John A. Rowen stringed Instruments is a full-service shop to serve the needs of String Players of violin, viola, cello and bass. My formal training includes master classes at the University of New Ham
David Chrapkiewicz (Rapkievian), located in Washington Grove MD, is an award winning maker of fine violins and violas. David’s shop – Rapkievian Fine Violins and Violas – also provid
I make violins, violas, and cellos by hand using the best possible materials. I enjoy designing instruments to have particular playing characteristics. As a player myself, my priorities for a new inst
Reuning & Son Violins work in conjunction with some of today’s finest makers to produce instruments according to our ideas of style, model and sound. Like the great instruments of the past,
