Curated string instruments
Every instrument,
individually prepared
Each violin, viola, and cello in our inventory has been personally evaluated by Ralph Rabin and Carol Willett, assessed for tone, adjusted for playability, and made performance-ready.
Student & Entry-Level Instruments
Jay Haide and Eastman instruments
German and Czech instruments
Fractional sizes ranging from 1/16 to ¾
Full-Size Instruments
Italian (Cremonese tradition):
Silvio LeVaggi
Bulfari Alceste
American Makers:
William Wedbbe
Raymond Melanson
William Scott
Belgian/Canadian:
Isabel Wilbaux
Fabienne Gauchet
Thomas Bertrand
Instruments set up to professional standards
Every instrument in our inventory, from the most modest student violin to a professional-level cello, undergoes the same setup process. This is not a finishing touch, but the foundation of a playable instrument.
Bridge individually fitted and shaped to the instrument's top
Pegs fitted and lubricated for reliable, frustration-free tuning
Sound post hand cut and positioned for optimal tone and projection
Strings selected and installed appropriate to the instrument and level
Full playability and tonal evaluation, played and approved before sale
Schedule an Appointment
Come in. Play the instruments. Decide. There is no substitute for holding an instrument and drawing a bow across the strings. Our appointments are unhurried, our inventory is personally prepared, and our main goal is to find your best match.