What’s on the bench

Instruments & Bows

We sell and place fine instruments across every level — fitted in person, set up by the same hands that do our repair and sound work. Inventory rotates; viewing is by appointment.

The flamed-maple back of a cello, deep amber varnish grain in window light.

By price tier

From a first step-up to a fine professional instrument.

  • Violins
    Over $20,000 · $10,000–20,000 · Under $10,000
  • Violas
    Across comparable tiers, fitted to the player.
  • Cellos
    Student through professional, set up properly.
  • Bows
    For violin, viola, cello and bass — matched to instrument and hand.

Pricing is per instrument and quote-based. Tell us your level and budget and we’ll pull what fits before you come in.

Makers that pass through our shop

The caliber of instrument we handle.

Representative of the makers whose work comes across our bench — not a current in-stock list. Ask what’s available now.

Pierre HelLille, 1927
Maurizio TadioliCremona, 2014
Matthew P. NoykosGrand Rapids, house-made
Lloyd Liu
William Carboni1974
Alexander Tulchinsky1991
Giorgio Grisales2017
Michael Scoggins1986

Other ways in

Consignment & rentals

Consignment

Placing a fine instrument with the right next player? We handle consignment with the discretion and bench knowledge a valued instrument deserves — vetted, presented, and matched to a serious buyer.

Ask about consignment

Rentals

High-quality rentals for students and developing players — properly set up so the instrument helps rather than fights. Bring the player and we’ll size and fit the right one.

Ask about a rental

Plan your visit

Come see what fits.

Viewing is by appointment — tell us your level and budget and we’ll have instruments ready.

By appointment · Tue–Thu 10–5 · Sat 10–3