Rental Services

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We provide great quality rentals for violin, viola, cello and upright bass.  Our instruments are set up by our knowledgeable team for optimal sound and comfort.  We make it easy for you and for your instructors.

Violin and Viola Making & Commissions

Rodger has been making violins and violas since the age of 14, when he made his first one.  The passion he developed at this young age has continually grown over the past 50 years and he has become a Master Luthier. Robert is also making a violin, to be completed this fall.

Restoration & Repair

Restoration of fine professional and antique instruments is a major part of the work of our violin shop.  Literally hundreds of instruments pass through our hands every year and our loyal customers bring or send us their precious instruments from all over the United Stated and internationally.  Both Rodger and Robert have studied with some of the worlds finest makers and restorers.  They also do instrument repair, every thing from the most basic student repairs to the most complex.

Appraisal

Appraisal needs can arise from simple curiosity to the need for insurance coverage value assessment.  Appointments are preferred and can take up to an hour, depending your needs.  Costs for an appraisal are $20 (verbal assessment per item), $85 (written appraisal for insurance purposes) and $125 (written appraisal for insurance purposes with photographs) and up for more detailed appraisals requiring consultation for certification.  Please note: We do not to certified IRS appraisals over $5,000. If you need this type of appraisal, we have a select group of appraisers that we can refer.

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Bow Rehair and Repair

We offer bow rehair for all bows (violin/viola – $70, cello – $75, and bass – $80), bow repair and restoration.  Rodger and Mary have been doing bow work for many years and can bring the bounce and playability back into your bow.