Business Details
21 Years
experience
String Instruments & Music Services in Kentucky
Old Town Violins has been dedicated to serving Kentucky and surrounding regions since 2005, offering high-quality string instruments, expert repair services, and music education. Our two locations in Louisville and Lexington provide comprehensive solutions for musicians at all skill levels, featuring instrument showrooms, private trial rooms, and a dedicated workshop. We specialize in violin, viola, cello, and bass sales, rentals, and repairs, supported by a team of professional luthiers and string players.Our commitment to integrity and personalized service has established us as one of the Mid-West's leading violin dealers. We offer interest-free financing, consignment sales, and appraisals while maintaining a focus on building a vibrant musical community through accessible, high-standard services.
Services
Instrument Sales
Bow Rehair
Music Education
Appraisals
Consignment Sales
Instrument Repair
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer expert repairs by certified luthiers with over 15 years of experience.
- Our inventory includes handcrafted instruments for beginners to professionals.
- We provide interest-free financing on instrument purchases.
- We feature both violin rentals and consignment sales opportunities.
- Our team includes professional string players for specialized guidance.
Services
Instrument Repair
Our professional luthiers handle all instrument repairs, from minor adjustments to major restorations. Services include crack repairs, bridge replacements, fingerboard planing, and soundpost adjustments. We provide free estimates and use premium materials to ensure optimal performance for violins, violas, cellos, and basses.
Bow Rehair
We offer premium bow rehairs using Mongolian stallion hair with a 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Options include salt-and-pepper, all-black, and colored hair. Our technicians also replace headplates, screws, and grips to restore bow functionality and playability for all string instruments.
Music Education
Our staff includes professional string players who provide personalized music instruction. Lessons cover technique development, repertoire building, and performance preparation for students of all ages and skill levels using properly maintained instruments.
Appraisals
We offer written appraisals after research-based evaluation or quick verbal estimates for string instruments and bows. Our valuation process considers craftsmanship, age, condition, and market demand to determine accurate current values for insurance or sale purposes.
Consignment Sales
Local musicians can sell instruments through our consignment program without time commitments. As Kentucky's largest violin shop, we provide exposure to regional buyers while handling secure transactions and instrument presentation.
Questions
What string instruments do you sell?
We specialize in violins, violas, cellos, and double basses for all skill levels, including handcrafted instruments made in our workshop.
Do you offer repair services?
Yes, our certified luthiers provide repairs ranging from basic adjustments to full restorations with free estimates.
Are rentals available?
We offer violin, viola, cello, and bass rentals with flexible terms for students and professionals.
What are your business hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, and closed Sunday & Monday.
Do you provide music lessons?
Our staff includes professional string players offering personalized instruction for all ages and skill levels.
Can I sell my instrument through consignment?
Yes, we accept consignment instruments with no time commitment and help connect sellers with regional buyers.
